Mississippi Valley State wins second straight game, beat Texas Southern
After a rough start to the football season, many in the HBCU football world questioned Mississippi Valley State’s viability as an FCS program. Their losses to Nicholls, Sacramento State, and Delta State signaled a program in distress, and some went too far, insinuating they should drop down to Division II because of resource disparities. Since […] The post Mississippi Valley State wins second…
Mississippi Valley State secured a second consecutive victory in their football season, defeating Texas Southern University. The team had faced criticism for their early season struggles, which included losses to Nicholls, Sacramento State, and Delta State. However, since then, the Delta Devils have demonstrated resilience by winning two straight games, including a thrilling comeback win against SWAC champion Prairie View A&M Panthers.
This week, they faced off against Texas Southern University, led by head coach Charrell Buckley. Initially trailing by double digits, Mississippi Valley State fought back, with key plays from Althean Renfro and Josh Brown securing the win. Josh Brown, a dual-threat quarterback, threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 100 yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns, including a standout 54-yard run.
The Mississippi Valley State defense played a crucial role, effectively pressuring Texas Southern's Cam’Ron McCoy, who finished with -25 yards. As they continue their winning streak, Mississippi Valley State will next face SWAC East opponent Bethune-Cookman University, who recently suffered a 55-17 loss to Alabama A&M.
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