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Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Breaking down Prairie View A&M vs. Alcorn State
Records: Prairie View A&M 2-3, 2-1 SWAC; Alcorn State 4-2, 2-0.
Series history: Alcorn State leads 46-22
Key players: Prairie View - QB Lavell McCullers, WR Khadarel Hodge, DE Akheem Barton; Alcorn State - QB Lenorris Footman, RB De'Lance Turner, LB Terry Whittington
Who has the edge
Offense - Alcorn State. The Braves are 18th in total offense (455.8) behind a balanced attack, averaging 226 rushing (6.6 yards per carry) and 229.8 passing yards. They're 10th in third-down conversion percentage (47.6). But the Panthers are good on third downs, too, converting at a 46-percent clip. They're averaging 201.6 passing yards, but only 176.8 on the ground.
Defense - Even. The Panthers blanked Alabama State and held Jackson State to nine points in a big win before struggling to slow Grambling State, which produced 419 yards. Alcorn is holding opponents to 4.2 yards per rush and 39 percent on third downs (36-of-92). Panthers opponents are only 20-of-58 on third down (34 percent).
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