Pass rush, ground game came up big in JSU win

JACKSON, Mississippi -- Jackson State defensive coordinator Alonzo Lee said he would switch things up with his game plan after the defense had allowed an average of 51.6 points per game through the first three games of the season.

The Tigers' defense looked more aggressive in a 34-30 win against Texas Southern on Saturday. Lee believed the defensive front was going to cause some havoc soon and it certainly did against TSU.

JSU's defensive line accounted for five sacks. Defensive end Teddrick Terrell posted two, while fellow end Keontre Anderson had a sack and a half and defensive tackle Cornelius Henderson had one.

Henderson had eight tackles. Javancy Jones recorded half of a sack and eight tackles, too.

The Tigers piled up 10 tackles for loss.

TSU rushed for 151 yards, but 58 yards came on one play. The other 36 rushes went for just 93 yards.

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