After moving to the NCAA Division I FCS in 2000, the Tigers compiled a record of 80–137.

In 2019, the Tigers moved back to NCAA Division II and rejoined the SIAC.

[4] Prior to a game against the Florida State Seminoles in 2012, the Seminoles were installed as 70.5 point favorites, reportedly making Savannah State the biggest underdogs in any college football game ever.

[7][8] The team's only playoff appearance occurred in 1992 The Tigers, led by head coach Bill Davis, were defeated by Jacksonville State in the first round of the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, 41–16.

Some notable Savannah State football players and coaches include: Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns