Jefferson hits Shaw for 19-yard TD with 40 seconds left, Bethune-Cookman beats Jackson State 24-21
(AP) — Tyler Jefferson threw an 19-yard touchdown pass to Rickie Shaw II with 40 seconds left to help Bethune-Cookman beat Jackson State 24-21 on Saturday to move into a tie atop the Southwestern Conference standings. The Wildcats (5-3, 3-1) are tied with Alabama A&M, which beat Bethune-Cookman 51-17 at home on Oct.
Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP) — With 40 seconds remaining, Tyler Jefferson connected with Rickie Shaw II on a 19-yard touchdown pass, propelling Bethune-Cookman to a 24-21 victory over Jackson State and securing a tie at the top of the Southwestern Conference standings. The Wildcats, currently holding the top position with a record of 5-3, 3-1, are matched up against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, who held a commanding 51-17 win over them in a home game on October 10.
Jackson State (6-2, 3-2), ranked No. 24 in the Stats Perform Top 25, has suffered losses in two of their last three games after an impressive start with five consecutive wins. Jefferson completed 8 of his 13 passes for 113 yards, contributing three touchdowns, and added 68 yards on the ground from 19 rushing attempts for Bethune-Cookman.
Deanwar Johnson contributed 81 yards on nine carries. In a pivotal third-down play, Jefferson shifted left, then to the right before delivering the pass to Shaw along the right sideline for the crucial touchdown. Jared Lockhart connected with Jabari Jones for a 30-yard touchdown in the second quarter, pushing the Tigers to a 21-17 lead.
Li’Darious Pryor added a 1-yard rushing touchdown with 2:56 left on the clock, bringing the Tigers' lead up to 21-17. Bethune-Cookman travels to Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Halloween for their next game. Jackson State will host Mississippi Valley State on November 7.
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