Southern Heritage Classic a game to remember
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)
The Jackson State University coach’s son had a masterful performance in the 38-16 win over Tennessee State University.
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Southern Heritage Classic Deion Sanders Shedeur Sanders Jackson State Tennessee State 2021 college footballSteven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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