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Jackson State pulls away in second half, wins SWAC Championship 41-13

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics | Zy McDonald came off the bench late in the first half, sparking a rally from Jackson State and leading the Tigers to a 41-13 victory over Southern in the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship Game presented by GM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The championship is the third in four years for Jackson State (11-2), winners of nine straight games, and the first for head coach T.C. Taylor. McDonald was named the Offensive MVP after coming in late in the…

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Jackson State up to no. 18 in FCS Stats Perform Top 25

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title image via the Clarion-Ledger Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State moved up three spots to No. 18 in this week’s FCS Stats Perform Top 25 following its win over Alcorn State to cap off an undefeated regular season in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play. Jackson State (10-2, 8-0 SWAC), winners of eight consecutive games, picked up 384 points, and now being preparations for the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship presented by GM to be played on Sat., Dec. 7 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll (Nov. 25)…

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Jackson State demolishes Mississippi Valley 51-14

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics |Irv Mulligan rushed for over 100 yards for the fourth consecutive game and No. 20 Jackson State won its sixth straight game with a 51-14 victory over Mississippi Valley State in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) action on Saturday. Mulligan reached the century mark for the fourth time in as many games with a season-high 187 yards on 18 carries before being lifted in the fourth quarter. Jacobian Morgan and Travis Terrell Jr. combined for 131 yards and three touchdowns for the Tigers who finished…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Major Division Top 7

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Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Poll was rife with movement. With the exception of the top spot, every position in the poll is occupied by a different team than from the previous week. 7.Florida A&M (3-3, 1-1)  After losing to Jackson State in their highly anticipated matchup, 35-21, FAMU tumbles down the standing from its previous no. 3 slot. Florida A&M, up 21-20, was snakebitten by two critical turnovers in the fourth quarter that led to…

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Grambling prepares to take on Jackson State

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title image via Grambling Football Courtesy of Grambling Athletics GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University football team returns home to the friendly confines of Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium to face a longtime Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) rival, Jackson State, in a non-conference battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Saturday’s game will be the 70th meeting between GSU and JSU. Grambling State currently leads the all-time series 47-23-1.  GSU enters the 2-1 overall and coming off a 35-28 overtime victory against Texas A&M-Commerce. JSU…

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TC Taylor names starter for Jackson State’s Week 1 matchup

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Earlier Monday on the SWAC Media Call, Jackson State head coach TC Taylor said Jacobian Morgan would be the Tigers’ starting quarterback for their Week 1 opener against Louisiana-Monroe.  Last season the Syracuse transfer appeared in six games for the Tigers, completing 83 of 123 passes for 842 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an interception. His best statistical effort was 26-36 for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 40-14 beatdown of Arkansas Pine Bluff on October 28.  The Thursday night meeting will be the second between the two schools. In…

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Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel named to Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State senior defensive back Robert McDaniel was named to the 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List released on Wednesday. McDaniel, a transfer from Alcorn State, totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass breakups. After nearly eight months of tape study and…

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Jackson State’s Fabian McCray named to HBCU+ FCS Player of the Year Watch List

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Courtesy of Jackson State Fabian McCray was one of 20 players named to the inaugural Urban Edge Network HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award Preseason Watch List, released by the organization on Thursday morning. McCray hauled in 41 receptions for 584 yards and four touchdowns including a season-long 47-yard reception. He recorded a season-high eight receptions for 79 yards against Alabama State, and another seven against UAPB. McCray recorded a season-high 109 yards against Alcorn State with a pair of touchdowns. He was named Preseason All-SWAC earlier this month before…

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Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel named to Shrine Bowl 1000 List

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State senior defensive back Robert McDaniel was recognized by the East-West Shrine Bowl, being named to the Shrine Bowl 1000. The list recognizes the top 1,000 seniors heading into the 2024 season. McDaniel, a transfer from Alcorn State, totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass…

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Jackson State picked to finish third in SWAC East, five Tigers named Preseason All-SWAC

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2024 Preseason Football Teams on Tuesday morning as part of Media Day activities and Jackson State placed five players on the two teams combined. Evan Henry returns as a First Team selection after earning Second Team honors last season after helping the offense average 161.6 yards per game running 227.7 yards passing. He helped amass 389.4 yards per game offensively. He was joined by Fabian McCray who hauled in 41 receptions for 584 yards and four touchdowns including a season-long 47-yard reception. He…

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