BATON ROUGE, LA. - The Jackson State football team extended its win streak to four games with a 28-20 victory over Southern on Saturday October 13th. Jackson State University football used a solid ground game and a strong defensive effort to defeat the Southern University Jaguars 32-26 in Southwestern Athletic Conference action Saturday night at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern dropped its second game in a row after starting the season 5-0.

Jackson State held the ball for 38:50 compared to Southern's 20:10. The Tigers ran 81 plays, compared to the Jaguars 61. The Jackson State defense held Southern to 5-for-15 on third downs.
The Tigers (4-2, 4-0) outscored the Jaguars (5-2, 3-2) 15-6 in the second half for its second consecutive win over Southern and now Jackson State remains atop the Southwestern Athletic Conference's East Division with the perfect record. And by outpacing SU on offense to the tune of 489 to 360 yards from scrimmage JSU went back to looking like one of the S.W.A.C’s most dangerous offenses. Jackson State recorded 489 total yard of offense while holding Southern to 360. Jimmy Oliver had an up and down day for JSU. He completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 308 yard and three TDs. He also threw three interceptions, two of which led to Southern scores.
Erik Haw rushed for his second consecutive 100+ yard game of the season. He finished with 135 yards on 23 carries. Chris Johnson led all receivers with five receptions, 160 yards and a TD. #56 Marcellus Speaks led the JSU defense with 11 tackles and tackle for a loss. Willie Williams followed with seven tackles.
Clevan White led the Southern ground game with a mere 21 yards. Bryant passed for 254 yards and three TDs before leaving the game with a sprained ankle. Coates finished with a team high 110 receiving yards. Brian Lewis led Southern's defense with 11 tackles. Jackson State's Jimmy Oliver passed for 308 yards and three touchdowns and Eric Perri kicked three field goals and every extra point as the Tigers beat the Southern Jaguars, 32-26 Saturday night at AW Mumford Stadium.
Oliver finished 21-for-31 with three interceptions for Jackson State (4-2), which remained unbeaten in four Southwestern Athletic Conference games. The loss was the second in a row for Southern (5-2, 3-2).

Offense-
TB RS Junior 5’11,7” 214 4.47 Est Eric Haw looked like the TB that had Buckeye fans excited 3 years ago as he had 135 yards on 23 carries, if he stays health he could be a mid to late 2nd day pick in a year he has power, acceleration and some juke to his style.
QB #9 5’11.7” 179 Jimmy Oliver was wild with 3 picks and he did make some good throws, but the 21 of 31, 308 yards and 3 TDS were tempered the three misdeeds 2 of which looked like bad reads or big time misses.
WR # 83 Jaymar Johnson 6'0.4 176 4.46 Est was held in check mostly with only 3 catches for 48 yards but he did 2 TD grabs, 10 yards from scrimmage and a long return of 26 yards.

DEFENSE
Sophomore LB #56 6’1.5” 236 4.69 EST Marcellus Speaks had a very busy and disruptive game and stood out with 4 solos 7 assists, 2 solo TFL and 2 assisted TFL.

OFFENSE
Note: RS Sophomore Clevan White #9 6’3.2 188 4.57 Est. a rangy target with good RAC ability looked like a younger bigger Todd Pinkston and his end arounds and Lee’s scrambles were the the only effective runs SU had all day.
QB Bryant Lee 6'1.4" 194 4.66 40 [Est] who was, virtually the whole offense for SU passing 21-for-29 for 254 yards and three touchdowns and 13 net yards rushing, before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.

Darren Coates TB #43 6'0.2" 201 4.54 40 [Est] Coates like the rest of Southern’s backs did next to zip via the ground with 4 yards on 5 carries but he got his Reggie Bush on as a pass catcher with 8 snags for 110 yards, 1 TD and 13.8 average. As I stated he’s like Tony Nathan a back with a nice blend of attributes, though no single quality blows you away. He looks like a TB who could be a change of pace or spell your workhorse without too much drop off.
Gerard Landry FB/HB #80 6'1.6" 236 4.66 40 [Est] The # says if all, though listed on the roster as a FB he was one in name only but he was impressive again as a receiver though as was mentioned before SU had no running game. He had 6 catches for 58 yards and showed soft hands. A priority UDFA.
DEFENSE The front 7 was led by Vincent Lands OLB #33 6'0.4" 234 4.77 40 [Est] Lands was everywhere the senior LBs I have him with 5 solos and 5 helpers, 4, 2 solo TFL 2 assisted TFL and a sack but he was always around the ball.
Sophomomore LB #56 6’1.3” 244 4.78 Est. Brian Lewis finished with 11 tackles (7 solo), and looked quick
Jarmaul George FS #2 6'0.1" 186 4.66 40 [Est] George again showed he’s a PP posting four solo tackles, three assists and a PBU. He has good coverage skills and is a solid tackler, he could get bigger and if he can reduce his 40 time he could be a late 2nd day bargain. He reminds me of Ramon Walker former Pitt safety.