Jackson State vs FAMU: Final score, highlights from Week 8 game (2025)

When Jackson Statefootball needed a stop, the Tigers got that and more.

On a third-and-8 with 3:34 remaining, Florida A&M quarterback Daniel Richardson was sacked by Tru Thompson, forcing a fumble, and it was recovered by Phillip Webb, who ran it in from 22 yards out for a touchdown.

After another fumble recovery that led to a touchdown, No. 25 JSU beat No. 18 FAMU 35-21 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday night.

JSU had trailed since halftime up until the fumble recovery touchdown and needed a spark. Defense kept the Tigers in the game and gave the Tigers their lifeline with two turnovers in the final four minutes.

Here's a look at how JSU (5-2, 3-0 SWAC) won its third conference game of the year against FAMU (3-3, 1-1 SWAC).

Jackson State turned to run game vs FAMU

JSU turned to its run game, which produced. Running back Irv Mulligan was the team leader in rushing with 139 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown, including Morgan, who had 10 carries for 44 yards.

Emari Matthews got his first rushing touchdown of the season on a 4-yard score and his second to ice the game in the fourth quarter. JSU had 245 rushing yards

Jackson State’s defense produces and seals the game

All three of FAMU’s touchdowns came from the air in the first half. However, JSU did not allow a point in the second half and the run defense allowed only 31 yards.

Turnovers, penalties hurt Jackson State

JSU had four turnovers, including three by Jacobian Morgan, who had an interception and two fumbles, and there was a fumble by Ja'Naylon Dupree. This is the most JSU has had in one game since its 41-20 loss to Grambling State.

The Rattlers scored off of two Jackson State turnovers.

Jackson State vs FAMU score updates

Jackson State 35, FAMU 21 4Q 1:15

To ice the game, Matthews gets his second rushing score of the night to put JSU up two scores.

Jackson State 28, FAMU 21 4Q 3:34

JSU scores on a fumble recovery by Phillip Webb after a sack on FAMU's quarterback Richardson. JSU goes for the two-point conversion and converts.

HALFTIME: FAMU 21, Jackson State 20

FAMU 21, Jackson State 20, 2Q 0:09

From 37 yards, Baeza makes his second field goal of the afternoon before halftime.

FAMU 21, Jackson State 17, 2Q 4:50

After a Morgan fumble, FAMU capitalizes on a six-play 54-yard drive touchdown from Richardson on an 8-yard pass to Cobb during a third-and-goal attempt.

Jackson State 17, FAMU 14 2Q 12:25

JSU's Gerardo Baeza makes a 36-yard field goal. Baeza missed a 48-yard attempt earlier in the first quarter.

Jackson State 14, FAMU 14 1Q 1:11

FAMU's Richardson hits JamariGassett on a 34-yard touchdown pass. The score is Richardson's second passing touchdown and second over 30 yards.

Jackson State 14, FAMU 7 1Q 1:51

JSU answers FAMU's score two plays later. Running back Irv Mulligan breaks off a tackle and runs for a 54-yard touchdown.

Jackson State 7, FAMU 7 1Q 2:53

On a third-and-17, a busted coverage in the secondary from JSU left FAMU's A'ceon Cobb wide open and caught a pass from quarterback Daniel Richardson for a 70-yard touchdown.

Jackson State 7, FAMU 0 1Q 10:07

JSU gambles on a fourth-and-1 at FAMU's 4-yard line and scores on a rushing touchdown by Emari Matthews. JSU capitalizes on its first drive after holding FAMU to a three-and-out.

Jackson State vs FAMU time today

  • Date:Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Time:2:30 p.m.

  • Location:Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium

What channel is Jackson State vs FAMU game on today?

  • TV channel:ESPNU

  • Streaming:Fubo

  • Radio:JSU Sports Network and SiriusXM App | Channel 383

Jackson State versus FAMU will be broadcast on ESPNU. Tiffany Greene will be on the play-by-play with analyst Jay Walker.

Jackson State vs FAMU history

  • Series record:Jackson State leads 12-8-2

  • Jackson State's last win: Sept. 4, 2022, JSU 59-3

  • FAMU's last win:Sept. 3, 2023, FAMU 28-10

Jackson State score prediction vs FAMU

Jackson State 35, Florida A&M 30:Playing at home will benefit JSU, considering the Tigers haven't played in Jackson in a month. JSU has reached double-digit leads in its past two games, but FAMU poses JSU's biggest FCS challenge this season. With two ranked teams, expect a close game.

Jackson State vs FAMU injury updates

JSU will still be without starting wide receivers Kobe Paul and Fabian McCray, who have each missed the past three games with injuries.

Jackson State vs FAMU weather update

According to The Weather Channel, it will be 75 degrees at kickoff with six mph winds and a 0% chance of rain.

Jackson State football 2024 schedule

Aug. 29:ULM 30, Jackson State 14.

Sept. 7:Jackson State 58, Lane 7.

Sept. 14:Jackson State 33, Southern 15.

Sept. 21:Grambling State 41, Jackson State 20.

Sept. 28:Jackson State 43, Texas Southern 14.

Oct. 5:Jackson State 45, Alabama A&M 38.

Oct. 19:vs. Florida A&M

Oct. 26:at Bethune-Cookman

Nov. 2:vs. Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Nov. 9:vs. Mississippi Valley State

Nov. 16:at Alabama State

FAMU football 2024 schedule

Aug. 24:FAMU 24, Norfolk State 23.

Aug. 31:FAMU 22, South Carolina State 18.

Sept. 7:Miami 56, FAMU 9.

Sept. 21:Troy 34, FAMU 12.

Oct. 5:FAMU 28, Alabama State 13.

Oct. 19:vs. Jackson State

Oct. 26:vs. Southern

Nov. 2:vs. Texas Southern

Nov. 9:at Prairie View A&M

Nov. 16:vs. Mississippi Valley State

Nov. 23: vs. Bethune-Cookman (Orlando, Fla.)

Nov. 29: vs. Alabama A&M

Jackson State football news

  • Jackson State football vs FAMU score prediction, scouting report in Week 8 SWAC game

  • No. 25 Jackson State football makes FCS coaches poll for first time this season

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