Overview

• JaCobian Morgan tied his career high with five TD passes on 16-of-23 passing for 191 yards as Jackson State improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the SWAC.
• Jackson State reclaimed the lead with 50 seconds left on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Morgan to Nate Rembert.
• Alabama State advanced to the 2-yard line with one second remaining before Ashton Taylor tackled Jamarie Hostzclaw short of the goal line to seal the win.
• Ranked No. 14 in the FCS coaches poll, Jackson State converted all five red-zone trips while Alabama State slipped to 4-2 and 2-1 in conference play.
• A wild fourth quarter featured Quincy Ivory’s interception that set up a Tigers score, followed by a Hornets takeaway that led to Hostzclaw’s go-ahead TD for a brief 34-31 lead.