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Lions wore throwback uniforms in their route over William Paterson in the homecoming game. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Deprimo)

TCNJ football shuts out William Patterson in Homecoming game

By Tyler Fennell | Oct. 15

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, was the College’s homecoming. For the football team, it was their second New Jersey Athletic Conference game of the season. After a crushing defeat to Salisbury in their first NJAC game, a statement win was necessary, and they delivered. The College took a commanding win at home against William Patterson with a final score of 42-0, all while donning throwback jerseys, paying homage to the Trenton State days.

The Lions gear up for road trip (Photo by Andre Paras)

New Territory: TCNJ football’s long haul for NJAC play against Castleton

By Ashly Herlihy | Oct. 15

Opening their season 4-1 for the first time in nearly a decade, the College’s football team knows how to make an impression, but can that impression hold for a six-hour trip to Castleton, Vt.?

Football continues dominance with shutout (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone).

TCNJ football dominates in win against Juniata

By Tyler Fennell | Oct. 1

On Saturday, Sept. 27, the college defeated Juniata in dominating fashion, winning 35-0.

turf toe lands Joe Burrow on injured reserve (photo courtesy of All-Pro Reels Photography/flickr)

Joe Burrow: Potential trade destinations and Bengals replacements

By Tyler Fennell | Oct. 1

Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals' star quarterback, will be out long-term with a foot injury. This injury marks his eighth significant injury dating back to his college career. This injury also comes with the “injury-prone label.” The Bengals, as of now, do not have a serious starting quarterback if they intend to make the playoffs this year.

The College's rushing attack has led them to a 2-0 start. (Photo by Andre Paras / Video Editor)

TCNJ football remains undefeated in a win against Wilkes

By Tyler Fennell | Sep. 17

The College remains undefeated coming out of their home opener with a 17-3 victory against Wilkes. Their record now stands at 2-0.

Lions get hard fought win over Lycoming (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone / Multiamedia Coordinator).

TCNJ football starts season off with an away win

By Tyler Fennell | Sep. 17

The College’s football team started their season with an impressive 27-24 road win against Lycoming College in head coach Tyler Moody’s debut.

Heisman winner Travis Hunter is the top ranked player on many draft boards, largely due to his two-way abilities. (Photo courtesy of Scott T / Flickr)

The Signal’s 2025 NFL mock draft

By Tyler Morello , Eddie Young , Joseph Caruso , Jhett Laurie and Tyler Fennell | Apr. 22

The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner, as on April 24, the first round will be underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, marking the first time the city has ever hosted the draft. The Signal’s sports staff has come together for a group mock draft, giving their predictions and reasoning for the first 10 draft picks.

Moody takes over the Lions for his first collegiate head coaching gig. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Moody)

The College hires Tyler Moody as head football coach

By Joseph Caruso | Mar. 25

The College officially welcomed Tyler Moody as the 14th football head coach in school history, Director of Athletics Liz Shatkus announced on Monday, Feb. 24.

Patrick Mahomes looks to help the Kansas City Chiefs win their third straight Super Bowl. (Photo by All Pro Reels / Flickr)

The Signal’s Super Bowl LIX predictions

By Tyler Morello , Eddie Young , Joseph Caruso and Aidan Mastandrea | Feb. 5

Super Bowl LIX is here, featuring a star-studded matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Kansas City, led by three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, is the league’s current dynasty, as this is their fifth Super Bowl appearance in the last six seasons, and they will be looking to become the first team to win three straight. Philadelphia is looking to avenge their Super Bowl loss two years ago against the Chiefs, and they have a new improved rushing attack led by Saquon Barkley. The sports staff of The Signal will be giving their predictions on what to expect in this matchup.

Lamar Jackson is looking for his third MVP award (Photo courtesy of All Pro Reels/Flickr).

The Signal’s Super Bowl Predictions

By Tyler Morello , Joseph Caruso and Aidan Mastandrea | Dec. 5

With winter break at the College quickly approaching, The Signal’s sports staff put together their predictions for the Super Bowl Champion and League MVP as the season progresses.

The New York Giants play their games at Metlife stadium (Photo courtesy of Steve Starer/Flickr).

One ‘Giant’ problem

By Joseph Caruso | Nov. 15

With that being said, calling the last decade of Giants football subpar would be an understatement to an egregious degree.

The Lions will finish their season at Christopher Newport (Photo courtesy of Andre Paras).

TCNJ football lock up first winning season in over a decade

By Tyler Morello | Nov. 15

It was not quite the showing that fans have seen from the Lions' offense as of late, but they were able to convert timely downs while the defense was able to keep the now 1-8 Pioneers at bay to win 21-14.

The Lions scored 41 points against Gettysburg (Photo courtesy of Andre Paras).

TCNJ Football Wins with Offense

By Tyler Morello | Nov. 4

They were looking to make it two wins in a row after their win against Kean University on their Homecoming day game.

Cooper will make Buffalo his new home. (Photo courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr).

Two AFC East trades with interesting ramifications

By Joseph Caruso and Aidan Mastandrea | Oct. 18, 2024

Both of these AFC east teams feel that this move may take them over the top and into playoff contention and further, but it's possible these aging receivers will not change much.

The Lions defense held strong all game (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone).

Lions open football season with a win

By Alondra Villanueva | Oct. 5, 2024

On Sept. 7, the Lions kicked off their football season with a win against Eastern University.

Senior Amir Vick had an interception against Muhlenberg (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone).

TCNJ Football suffers first loss despite offensive explosion

By Tyler Morello | Oct. 4, 2024

The Lions were close to pulling off an impressive comeback but ultimately came up short and lost 55-52.

The Lions defense held up great against Franklin and Marshall (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gladstone).

TCNJ Football wins tight game against Franklin and Marshall

By Tyler Morello | Sep. 20, 2024

The Lions were led once again by fifth-year seniors and team captains Trevor Bopp and Malin Jaskinski, and they were quite unstoppable against the Franklin and Marshall defense.