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Top Rivalry: Jackson State Hosts Alabama State in Homecoming Showdown

10/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

No. 1 Jackson State will host No. 2 Alabama State in a Week 7 matchup on October 11, 2023, during Jackson State's homecoming celebration.
Both teams are 4-1 and undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play.
Alabama State's quarterback Andrew Body leads the conference with 1,380 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, while Jackson State's JaCobian Morgan has 929 passing yards and six touchdowns.
The game features top-ranked offenses and Jackson State's leading defense in HBCU football.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET, broadcasted on ESPNU.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1920, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) aimed to enhance athletic competition among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the Southern U.S. Over the decades, it has grown to include notable institutions like Jackson State and Alabama State, significantly impacting the visibility and success of Black collegiate athletes, exemplified by Andrew Body's impressive 1,380 passing yards.

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Story summary

No. 1 Jackson State will host No. 2 Alabama State in a Week 7 matchup on October 11, 2023, during Jackson State's homecoming celebration.
Both teams are 4-1 and undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play.
Alabama State's quarterback Andrew Body leads the conference with 1,380 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, while Jackson State's JaCobian Morgan has 929 passing yards and six touchdowns.
The game features top-ranked offenses and Jackson State's leading defense in HBCU football.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET, broadcasted on ESPNU.

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