Last week: Jackson State defeated Southern 32-26Saturday: vs. Grambling State, noon (Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson)
TV: ESPN Classic
Radio: JSU Network (WOAD-1300 AM)
ON OFFENSE
For homecoming, Jackson State faces one of the league's top quarterback-running back combinations for the second consecutive week. Freshman Frank Warren ranks No. 3 in the SWAC with 88 rushing yards a game and has scored two twice. Junior Brandon Landers is No. 3 in total offense (210 ypg) and No. 3 in passing yards (1,265). Grambling State is No. 3 in scoring (26.5 ppg), No. 3 in rushing (151.1 ypg) and No. 4 in passing (212.7 ypg). The Tigers hung 359 yards on Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Friday.
ON DEFENSE
One of the most feared units in the SWAC. The Tigers are holding teams to 14.7 points and 283.7 total yards. Grambling State is plus-7 in turnover margin, having recovered 12-of-13 forced fumbles and picking off seven passes. Grambling State also has twice as many sacks as its opponents (12-6). Zaire Wilborn, Jeffrey Jack and DeMichael Dizer return as three of the top five tacklers from 2006. Nigel Copeland has a 28-yard interception return for touchdown.
INTANGIBLES
A matchup of the last two teams undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. The contest could be a preview of the SWAC Championship game in Birmingham on Dec. 15.This is a chance for the East and West Division leaders to make a midseason statement.
- Kareem Copeland
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