{
  "id": 16378572,
  "title": "Jefferson hits Shaw for 19-yard TD with 40 seconds left, Bethune-Cookman beats Jackson State 24-21",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/jefferson-hits-shaw-for-19-yard-td-with-40-seconds-left-bethune",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T22:14:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jefferson-hits-shaw-19-yard-221437172.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "(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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tyler Jefferson scored 19-yard TD with 40 seconds left.",
    "Bethune-Cookman beats Jackson State 24-21, ties top of SWC.",
    "Jefferson completed 8 of 13 passes for 113 yards, 3 TDs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}