Jackson State ends stretch of SHC frustration
Annual matchup ends in 49-44 win over Tennessee State
Jackson State University running back Jordan Johnson (17) celebrates after a 49-44 victory over rival Tennessee State at the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State quarterback Octavious Battle (8) shoves aside a Jackson State University defender during the first quarter of the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A Tennessee State University band leader dances in front of the TSU powder-blue formation during the halftime show for the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The conductor for the Jackson State University band directs his group during a performance of "I Will Always Love You" during the halftime show at the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State wider receiver Chris Rowland (3) stiff-arms a Jackson State University defender after making a catch in the first quarter of the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State University fans react to their team's halftime performance at the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State University running back Jordan Johnson (17) tiptoes into the endzone during the third quarter of the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tennessee State University quarterback Cameron Rosendahl (17) searches for an open receiver during the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Jackson State University band performs during the halftime show of the 30th annual Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson State picks up first victory over Tennessee State since 2011.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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