MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee State fell 16-3 to No. 13 Jackson State in the 33rd Southern Heritage Classic at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday evening.
TSU falls to 0-2 after the loss.
Devon Starling totaled 70 yards to lead the TSU's ground attack in the game. Cam Wyche reeled in two catches for 52 yards, while Zack Dobson hauled in three passes for 26 yards. Jalen Rouse added 33 yards on one reception.
TSU had three players finish with nine tackles, as Gleson Sprewell, K'Vaughan Pope, and Jahsun Bryant all tallied nine. Sprewell added in a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Boogie Trotter pitched in five tackles and one recovered fumble, while Davion Nash added one forced fumble. Tadarrius Patterson had 2.0 TFL and one sack in the loss.
TSU won the turnover battle in Saturday's game, forcing two turnovers.
Defensively, Tennessee State held up fairly well against the Jackson State rushing attack, holding the JSU to 142 yards on the ground.
How It Happened
Tennessee State got on the scoreboard first and jumped out to a 3-0 lead on the game's opening drive. Tennessee State didn't score again in the game and Jackson State added 16 more points to finish off the scoring.
Game Notes
» Jackson State outgained Tennessee State 418-140 in the contest.
» Tennessee State won the turnover battle 2-0 after recovering two fumbles.
» Tennessee State converted 5 of 17 third downs while Jackson State was successful on 4 of 15.
» Tennessee State went 1-for-2 on fourth down, converting on 50 percent of attempts.
» Tennessee State allowed just nine points in five Jackson State trips to the red zone.
» Tennessee State forced one red zone turnover in the contest.
» The TSU racked up eight tackles for loss.
» Shedeur Sanders led the JSU passing attack, completing 30 of his 44 attempts for 276 yards and one touchdown.
» Shane Hooks was Jackson State's leading receiver with 93 yards.
Up Next
The Tigers will be back in action next Saturday, as they are set to make the short drive to Murfreesboro to take on Middle Tennessee State University. Kickoff from Floyd Stadium is set for 6:00 p.m.
