The 2018 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football team represented

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as a member of

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(OVC) during the

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. Led by first-year head coach

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, the Golden Eagles compiled an overall record of 1–10 overall with a mark of 1–7 in conference play, placing last out of nine teams in the OVC. Tennessee Tech played home games at

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Preseason

OVC media poll

On July 20, 2018, the media covering the OVC released their preseason poll with the Golden Eagles predicted to finish in last place. On July 23, the OVC released their coaches poll with the Golden Eagles also predicted to finish in last place.

Preseason All-OVC team

The Golden Eagles had two players selected to the preseason all-OVC team. Defense Tim Collins – DL Specialists Nick Madonia – P

Schedule

Game summaries

At Chattanooga

Kennesaw State

At Utah State

At Jacksonville State

Eastern Illinois

Southeast Missouri State

At Tennessee State

At Austin Peay

Murray State

At UT Martin

Eastern Kentucky

References

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Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football seasons

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