Jackson St. trips Tennessee St. in Southern Heritage Classic

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Published September 10, 2022 9:06 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and Alejandro Mata kicked three short field goals to lead Jackson State to a 16-3 victory over Tennessee State in the Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl. The Jackson State defense, which is yet to allow a touchdown this season, had eight sacks and held Tennessee State to 140 yards of offense. Sanders completed 30 of 44 passes for 276 yards for FCS No. 15 Jackson State. His 27-yard pass to Willie Gaines for the game’s only touchdown came with 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. Mata’s field goals — 27, 28 and 30 yards — were all on red-zone possessions.

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