Alcorn State wins double overtime thriller in Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State wide receiver Tyree Kelly (5) catches the ball for a touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff defensive back Michael Henderson (35) during the Southern Heritage Classic at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026. (Wes Hale/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Alcorn State quarterback Jaylen Tolbert threw for 485 yards and five touchdowns to help his team win this year’s Southern Heritage Classic.
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Ian Sparks is a 2026 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. He is an avid sports fan and spends the majority of his time engaging with sports media in some form or fashion.
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