Tennessee State cheerleaders line up for the national anthem before the kickoff of the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tennessee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Audric Simmons cooks hotdogs and chicken wings while tailgating before the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State cheerleaders wait in formation before the kickoff of the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State cheerleader Essence Rentie gets tossed up in the air before the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Tennessee State band heads into the Liberty Bowl before the kickoff of the Southern Heritage Classic Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State head coach Dieon Sanders works with his players before the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Shedeur Sanders (2) led Jackson State to victory Saturday night at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State running back JD Martin breaks a tackle Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State quarterback Deveon Bryant (8) is hit as he scrambles into the end zone, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19) hands the ball off during the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tennessee Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State safety Josh Green reacts to a pass interference call, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Members of the Tennessee State band perform at the halftime at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Tennessee State band performs at the halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Jackson State band performs at the halftime of the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State dancers perform at the halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State head coach Eddie George watches from the sidelines of the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tennessee Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State head coach Dieon Sanders watches from the sidelines of the Southern Heritage Classic, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19) gets sacked during the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tennessee Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Southern Heritage Classic a game to remember
The Jackson State University coach’s son had a masterful performance in the 38-16 win over Tennessee State University.