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Jackson State Sacks Alabama A&M for Lopsided Victory

Jackson State's defense ruined Alabama A&M's homecoming celebration with a commanding SWAC East division victory.

Kyle T. Mosley

Jackson State's defense ruined Alabama A&M's homecoming celebration with a lopsided  SWAC East division victory, 61-15.

Deion Sanders and Connell Maynor Embrace
Deion Sanders and Connell Maynor Embrace

TIGERS DEFENSE RULED THE DAY

Tigers' defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman's unleashed a barrage of blitzes and stunts on the Alabama A&M offensive line.  The constant harassment created eight Aqeel Glass sacks and 10 total in the SWAC tilt.

The tone was set early and often by the JSU defense on A&M's opening drive.  The Bulldogs went 3-and-out for -2 yards of offense on the possession.   

Jackson State's ferocious defensive squad was relentless and attacked Glass and limited running back Gary Quarles and the rushing attack most of the game.

Alabama A&M's top-ranked offense never was comfortable and the Tigers' No. 1 defense dictated the pace of the game.

  • Defensively, the Tigers had 10 sacks of Alabama A&M quarterbacks. 
  • 3 QB Hits
  • 5 passes defended: Young-2, Wiggins-1, Huggins-1, Simon-Craig-1
  • James Houston had 2 fumble recoveries.  One "Scoop Six" went for 67 yards in the first quarter.
  • Aubrey Miller led the Tigers with eight tackles.
  • Sack Action - Miller (2), Ragin (2), Gaddy (1.5), Houston (1), Dunn (1), C. Miller (1), Owens (1), Evans (0.5).
  • Held the Bulldogs to eight yards rushing.

SHEDEUR SANDERS WAS BRILLANT

Shedeur Sanders was brilliant.  The freshman accounted for five touchdowns on the day.   Sanders was 17-of-24 for 249 yards, four touchdowns passing, and one rushing score.

Jackson State's offensive line heard Coach Prime's challenge and responded by protecting Shedeur Sanders and opening lanes for running back Santee Marshall.  The New Orleans native rumbled 12 times for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns against on the afternoon.

  • Sanders etched 58 yards on 6 carries and a touchdown to keep the Bulldogs defense off balance.
  • Newman, Rucker, Corbin, and Wideman each caught a touchdown pass from Sanders.
  • 0 sacks of Shedeur Sanders

THE BULLDOGS FALL AGAIN

After last weekend's fall to the Grambling State Tigers, Coach Maynor's team was seeking to get back to their winning ways.  

Glass was sacked eight times and Lankford twice.  If Alabama A&M cannot fix their offensive line issues, a postseason run may become a thing of the past for the Bulldogs.

Jackson State has a two-game lead and owns the tiebreaker over Alabama A&M in SWAC East division action.

FINAL SCORE:

Jackson State - 61, Alabama A&M - 15

STANDOUT PLAYERS

JSU

  • Shedeur Sanders: 17-of-24, 249 yards, 5 TD (4 passing, 1 rushing), 213 QBR
  • Santee Marshall: 12 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD; longest 53 yards

Alabama A&M

  • Aqeel Glass: 26-of-40, 293 yards, 2 TD, 143 QBR
  • Hilaire: 10 receptions for 117 yards
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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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