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Ole Miss Grove Bowl goes to offense in modified scoring system

OXFORD, Mississippi (AP) — Linebacker Deterrian Shackelford says Mississippi is ready to compete among the Southeastern Conference’s best teams next season. The Rebels are optimistic after wrapping up spring practice on Saturday with the annual Grove […]

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Jackson State fires football coach Rick Comegy after 8 seasons

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Jackson State fired football coach Rick Comegy on Wednesday after eight seasons. Comegy had a 55-35 record during his tenure and he led the Tigers to the 2007 Southwestern Athletic Conference […]

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Alcorn State hands Jackson State first SWAC loss

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — John Gibbs Jr. threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns as Alcorn State finished their season with a 48-33 win over Jackson State Saturday. Alcorn State (9-3, 7-2 SWAC) used a […]

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Arnold Walker’s 25-yard TD run lifts Alcorn State over Southern in OT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Arnold Walker scored on a 25-yard run in overtime to lift Alcorn State to a wild 44-38 Southwest Athletic Conference win over Southern Saturday night.

Alcorn State (7-2, 5-1) almost scored on Southern’s opening possession in OT when Jestin Williams returned an interception 88 yards but he was tackled on the 4-yard line… […]