{
  "id": 11840437,
  "title": "Bethune-Cookman football takeaways: Wildcats hold off Alabama State in SWAC opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bethune-cookman-football-takeaways-wildcats-hold-off-alabama-state-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T04:06:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bethune-cookman-football-takeaways-wildcats-040637964.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tre Rigby, a junior safety for Bethune-Cookman, emphasized that a touchdown could have been scored but a victory is all that mattered. He secured the game-winning fumble, which was initially ruled an incomplete pass but later overturned as a fumble after a review. This play was the final ingredient needed to secure a 16-10 victory for the Wildcats in their SWAC opener against Alabama State, which they accomplished in a four-hour and 34-minute game that included a 90-minute weather delay.\n\nHead coach Raymond Woodie Jr. praised his team's performance, stating that they played the full 60 minutes, contrary to a previous game where they only played 58 minutes. The victory marked the second straight season where Bethune-Cookman started the SWAC season with a win. Additionally, quarterback Tyler Jefferson appeared to be on the verge of a record-breaking season, with 484 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season. The point was driven home by Rashon Brown, who had a dominant performance, rushing for 260 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Lanier was also a vital contributor, making significant contributions in field goals and adding to the team's success.",
  "summary": "The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats beat Alabama State 16-10 as Tre Rigby recovered a late fumble to seal the SWAC-opening victory.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bethune-Cookman defeats Alabama State 16-10 in SWAC opener",
    "Tre Rigby secures game-winning fumble after review overturns incomplete pass",
    "Team plays full 60 minutes, marks second straight season start with win"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jared Lockhart throws 2 TD passes, Jackson State scores 21 in fourth quarter to defeat Alabama A&M",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jared-lockhart-throws-2-td-passes-jackson-state-scores-21-in-fourth-11815330",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:41:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jared Lockhart throws 2 TD passes, Jackson State scores 21 in fourth quarter to defeat Alabama A&M",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jared-lockhart-throws-2-td-passes-jackson-state-scores-21-in-fourth",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:42:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}