Jackson St. beats Alabama St., keeps SWAC title hopes alive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Ryan Theyard scored on a 19-yard interception return and Jackson State held the Alabama State offense scoreless in a 20-2 win on Saturday.
Both teams entered the game in the running for the Southwest Athletic Conference East Division title and the Tigers (5-4, 4-2) eliminated the Hornets (3-6, 2-3) from contention. Jackson State visits Alcorn State next Saturday with the winner advancing to the SWAC Championship game.
Christian Jacquemin opened the scoring with a 37-yard field goal with 2:27 left in the first quarter. Theyard's pick-6 came 14 seconds later.
Jarrad Hayes' 18-yard TD pass to Keshawn Harper made it 17-0 with 24 seconds left in the second quarter and Jacquemin's second field goal early in the fourth quarter capped the Tigers' scoring.
Alabama State scored its only points with 6:57 left in the fourth quarter on a team safety after Jackson State's Alex Tonea intercepted Chris Scott's pass and the play was called back due to a block in the back penalty that occurred in the end zone during the return.
Game Information
2023 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| Alabama State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Jackson State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 1-10 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Alcorn State | 6-2 | 7-4 |
| Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Texas Southern | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-7 | 2-9 |
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