Last week: Delta State beat Jackson State 27-15.
Saturday: vs. Tennessee State (Liberty Bowl, Memphis), 6 p.m.
TV: FSN South
Radio: JSU network (WOAD-1300 AM, Jackson)
ON OFFENSE
Tennessee State returns quite a bit of talent from last season's 6-5 team, including running back Javarris Williams, who rushed for 1,233 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2006. He was back at his old tricks in this year's season opener against Alabama A&M, rushing for 123 yards. Quarterback Antonio Heffner was up and down last season, throwing for 1,668 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He struggled on Saturday against Alabama A&M, getting intercepted three times in the 49-23 loss.
ON DEFENSE
The TSU defense struggled mightily in Saturday's loss, giving up 49 points and 450 total yards. The Tigers possess a lockdown cornerback in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who had six interceptions last season, but much of the defense is new with just five starters returning from 2006. The Tigers are especially looking for answers along the defensive line after losing all four starters. DE Shaun Richardson had six tackles and a sack in Saturday's opener and was an Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer team selection last year.
INTANGIBLES
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State got kicked around in their respective openers, so both will likely have a lot of emotion early. Last season's Southern Heritage Classic was won by TSU, which converted a two-point conversion in overtime to squeeze out the 31-30 win.
- David Brandt
Saturday: vs. Tennessee State (Liberty Bowl, Memphis), 6 p.m.
TV: FSN South
Radio: JSU network (WOAD-1300 AM, Jackson)
ON OFFENSE
Tennessee State returns quite a bit of talent from last season's 6-5 team, including running back Javarris Williams, who rushed for 1,233 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2006. He was back at his old tricks in this year's season opener against Alabama A&M, rushing for 123 yards. Quarterback Antonio Heffner was up and down last season, throwing for 1,668 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He struggled on Saturday against Alabama A&M, getting intercepted three times in the 49-23 loss.
ON DEFENSE
The TSU defense struggled mightily in Saturday's loss, giving up 49 points and 450 total yards. The Tigers possess a lockdown cornerback in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who had six interceptions last season, but much of the defense is new with just five starters returning from 2006. The Tigers are especially looking for answers along the defensive line after losing all four starters. DE Shaun Richardson had six tackles and a sack in Saturday's opener and was an Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer team selection last year.
INTANGIBLES
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State got kicked around in their respective openers, so both will likely have a lot of emotion early. Last season's Southern Heritage Classic was won by TSU, which converted a two-point conversion in overtime to squeeze out the 31-30 win.
- David Brandt
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