Jackson State Tigers at UL Monroe Warhawks
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UL Monroe finishes strong to defeat Jackson State 30-14 in opener
The game marked the ULM debut of Bryant Vincent as coach.
The Warhawks went ahead 14-7 in the final minute of the second quarter when Hardy scored on a 1-yard run. The nine-play, 42-yard drive began after an interception by Wydett Williams Jr. and included a fourth-down conversion by Hardy inside the 5-yard line.
Jackson State tied it at 14 on a 3-yard run by Jacobian Morgan early in the third quarter but the Warhawks finished the game with a 22-yard touchdown run by James Jones, a field goal, and a 28-yard TD pass from Aidan Armenta to Javon Cambell.
It was backup quarterback Armenta's only pass of the game. Oklahoma transfer General Booty completed 10 of 14 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game.
Morgan completed 23 of 28 passes for 282 yards and a touchdown for Jackson State.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Tigers at Warhawks 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 2:35 | Davon Wells 11 Yd pass from General Booty (Max Larson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:51 | Joanes Fortilien 41 Yd pass from Jacobian Morgan (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:14 | Ahmad Hardy 1 Yd Run (Max Larson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:41 | Jacobian Morgan 3 Yd Run (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:32 | James Jones 22 Yd Run (Max Larson Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 10:21 | Max Larson 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 2:27 | Javon Campbell 28 Yd pass from Aidan Armenta (Max Larson PAT blocked) |
Statistics
 JKST |
 ULM |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 5-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 286 | Total Yards | 336 |
| 227 | Passing | 132 |
| 24/29 | Comp/Att | 11/15 |
| 7.8 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 59 | Rushing | 204 |
| 24 | Rushing Attempts | 41 |
| 2.5 | Yards per rush | 5.0 |
| 8-60 | Penalties | 9-46 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 25:11 | Possession | 34:49 |
Game Information
Location: Monroe, LA
Attendance: 11,145 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 9-2 | 7-0 |
| Alabama State | 5-5 | 4-3 |
| Alabama A&M | 5-5 | 3-3 |
| Florida A&M | 5-5 | 3-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-9 | 2-5 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-10 | 1-6 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 7-4 | 6-1 |
| Alcorn State | 6-5 | 5-2 |
| Texas Southern | 4-6 | 3-4 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-6 | 3-4 |
| Grambling | 5-6 | 2-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-8 | 2-5 |
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