ASU Hornets' fate in rival's hands

Montgomery, AL -- Alabama State head coach Reggie Barlow called it one of the worst feelings he's ever had. Four days after losing to Southern University on a last-second touchdown, the Hornets once again are picking up the pieces and wondering what might have been.

Two weeks after dropping what would have been a division-clinching game to Alabama A&M, the Hornets had the Southwestern Athletic Conference East Division title within their grasp once again Saturday.

Jackson State had pounded Alabama A&M, and for the second time in three weeks, the Hornets were on the verge of clinching a berth in the SWAC title game.

But J.P. Douglas drove the Jaguars 73 yards in just under three minutes. Brian McCain scored on a 1-yard plunge with nine seconds remaining to give Southern an improbable 26-23 victory.

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Alabama State highlights vs. Southern University on Saturday, Nov. 12.