AI-assisted summary
Jackson State defeated Alabama State 38-34 after a goal-line stand as time expired.
The loss puts Jackson State in control of the SWAC East, as they now hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Penalties and turnovers by Alabama State contributed to key Jackson State scores throughout the game.
JACKSON, MS. — Alabama State football started the last drive of the game with 44 seconds left in regulation at its own 29-yard line. The Hornets drove 69 yards down the field, highlighted by a 20-yard catch by receiver Dylan Djete who got down to the two-yard line with one second left on the clock.
Two yards separated Alabama State ( 4-2, 2-1 SWAC) from an upset against the defending SWAC champions and complete control of the SWAC East. The Hornets opted to keep 240-pound runni