Jackson State can't rely on luck again against Southern

JACKSON, Mississippi  -- It was an unforgettable play for Jackson State.

And a play Southern would soon like to forget.

With about a minute left, Southern quarterback Dray Joseph had Bradley Coleman open in the end zone. But the receiver dropped the potential game-winning touchdown.

JSU won the Sept. 28 matchup, barely, 19-14. But in Saturday’s Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game, the Tigers (7-3, 8-1 SWAC) won’t rely on luck.

“We dodged a bullet in the first game,” coach Rick Comegy said. “That doesn’t happen often with that team now. I think they’re playing with a lot of confidence and a lot of grit.”

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