JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — Longtime Carson-Newman football head coach Ken Sparks has been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. From 1980 to 2016, at the helm ...

He took over at his alma mater in 1980 and Carson-Newman became a juggernaut, claiming five NAIA national titles in the decade. Carson-Newman won NAIA titles in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1989.

Carson-Newman won NAIA titles in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1989. Moving to NCAA Division II in 1990, Carson-Newman remained a frequent playoff participant.

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William Blount’s Luke Watkins signs to play football with Carson-Newman in a signing day ceremony on Friday inside Marvin L. Boring Gymnasium. Courtesy Amanda Leatherwood ...

SIGNING SIGNING Aiden Telfer SPORT: Football POSITION: Fullback/Tight End WITH: Carson-Newman University HS: William Blount Tags Prep Signing 24-25 Prep Sports ...