Game preview: JSU vs. MVSU

THE SETUP

James Brown’s “The Payback” was the song of choice as Jackson State started to get ready for practice on Thursday, so it’s easy to see where the Tigers’ focus is following last season’s loss to Mississippi Valley State. Jackson State had won 19 consecutive games against the Delta Devils before last year’s loss to their former coach Rick Comegy. JSU will have some confidence coming into this one following last week’s win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Mississippi Valley State is still searching for its first win. All eight of its losses have come by 28 points or more, but the Delta Devils probably will play up against their in-state rival. The past four games in this series have been decided by nine points or less.

3 THINGS WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

Repeat performance from Morikawa?

Quarterback Jarin Morikawa earned SWAC Newcomer of the Week honors when he threw for 333 yards and three touchdowns against the Golden Lions. JSU interim coach Derrick McCall said Morikawa will start against the Delta Devils while LaMontiez Ivy still heals from an ankle injury. Can Morikawa have similar success against Mississippi Valley State?

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