Defense, kicking game carries Jackson State to Classic victory
Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) directs the offense during the Southern Heritage Classic against Tennessee State University at Simmons Bank. Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Members of the Tennessee State University band take the field before the Southern Heritage Classic against Jackson State University Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Members of the Jackson State University band perform Saturday in the halftime show of the Southern Heritage Classic at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Jackson State University’s Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) is forced out of bounds during the Southern Heritage Classic against Tennessee State University Sept. 10, 2022 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Jackson State University coach Deion Sanders gets his team's attention Saturday during the Southern Heritage Classic against Tennessee State University at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Jackson State running back Sy'Veon Wilkerson (36) rushes the ball during the Southern Heritage Classic against Tennessee State University. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Members of the Tennessee State University band perform in the halftime show of the Southern Heritage Classic against Jackson State University. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State University Jalen Rouse (22) rushes the ball during the Southern Heritage Classic against Jackson State University. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Members of the Tennessee State University band perform Saturday during the Southern Heritage Classic at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine.
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Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3
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Southern Heritage Classic Jackson State University Tennessee State University Deion Sanders Summit Management Eddie GeorgeJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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