US EditionAhmad Miller’s Late Surge Lifts Jackson State Past Hampton, 28-14
Ahmad Miller's 172 rushing yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns helped Jackson State extend its Football Championship Subdivision-leading winning streak to 11 games.
- On Saturday, Jackson State opened the season by beating Hampton 28-14 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, extending the Tigers' FCS-leading 11-game win streak.
- A dominant rushing attack and key takeaways tilted the contest, as Jackson State Tigers rushing attack excelled and Hampton Pirates offense committed two turnovers that stalled scoring.
- Ahmad Miller's fourth-quarter burst decided the game; he scored two touchdowns, including a 76-yard run, after Emari Matthews' 2-yard touchdown run finished a short drive.
- The Tigers improved their record while Hampton dropped to 0-1, with Isaiah Freeman finishing 10-of-17 for 117 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
- The victory preserved Jackson State Tigers' 11-game FCS-longest streak, and as defending HBCU champion, they prepare for a rematch with Grambling on Oct. 25.
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The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressNo. 17 Jackson State responds in the fourth quarter, spoils Hampton University’s opener
JACKSON, Miss. — Locked in a tie midway through the fourth quarter against a nationally ranked opponent, Hampton University saw Jackson State pull away in the teams’ season opener. The Tigers, ranked 17th in the FCS STATS preseason poll and the reigning HBCU national champs as Celebration Bowl victors, beat the Pirates 28-14 Saturday. Dating to last season, it was JSU’s 11th consecutive victory and the Pirates’ fifth consecutive defeat. HU coach…
Associated Press News
Jackson State beats Hampton 28-14 for the Tigers' 11th-straight victory
Ahmad Miller rushed for 172 yards on just 10 carries and his two fourth-quarter touchdowns over a span of 92 seconds helped Jackson State beat Hampton 28-14 and the Tigers extended the longest win streak in Division I to 11 games.
Kansas City Star
HBCU GamedayJackson State powers past scrappy Hampton in opener
Jackson State got two big touchdown runs from Ahmad Miller to put Hampton away.
Jackson State pulls away late to defeat Hampton in season opener
Jackson, Miss. — Ahmad Miller ran for 172 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jackson State pulled away late to beat Hampton 28-14 in Saturday’s season opener at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Miller’s 2-yard score with 5:32 remaining broke a 14-all tie. Less than two minutes later, he sealed it with a 76-yard touchdown run, giving the Tigers (1-0) a two-score cushion. Hampton (0-1) struck first when quarterback Isaiah Freeman ripped off a 63…
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