Hampton Pirates at Jackson State Tigers
· NCAA - Football
Jackson State beats Hampton 28-14 for the Tigers' 11th-straight victory
Jackson State (1-0), the defending HBCU champion, finished last season 12-2 capped by a victory in the Celebration Bowl. The Tigers' last loss came on Sept. 21 to Grambling — with the rematch coming this season on Oct. 25.
Miller's first touchdown capped a 13-play, 80-yard drive with a 2-yard run for a 21-14 lead with 5:32 left. After Isaiah Freeman hit Jah’Kei Chavis for a 29-yard gain to move the Pirates to the JSU 38, Mississippi State transfer Khamauri Rogers intercepted a pass and returned it five yards. Then Miller burst through the hole for a 76-yard score on the next play.
JaCobian Morgan, the Celebration Bowl offensive MVP, threw for 127 yards on 14-of-29 passing for Jackson State. Donerio Davenport and Emari Matthews each had a short touchdown run in the first half.
Freeman was 10 of 17 for 117 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Hampton (0-1). He also had 94 yards on just 13 carries.
Hampton lost to Jackson Sate for the first time in four tries, with the last meeting ending in a 17-13 win in 2008.
How To Watch
How can I watch Hampton Pirates vs. Jackson State Tigers?
- TV Channel: Pirates at Tigers 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on HBCU Go.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Scoring Summary
 |
TD | 1st Period 12:23 | Ja'Quan Snipes 3 Yd Run (Brett Starling Kick) |
 |
TD | 1st Period 7:48 | Emari Matthews 2 Yd Run (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 14:35 | Donerio Davenport 6 Yd Run (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
|
TD | 4th Period 10:44 | MarShawn Ferguson 30 Yd pass from Isaiah Freeman (Brett Starling Kick) |
|
TD | 4th Period 5:32 | Ahmad Miller 2 Yd Run (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
|
TD | 4th Period 4:00 | Ahmad Miller 76 Yd Run (Gerardo Baeza Kick) |
Statistics
 HAMP |
 JKST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 5-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 376 | Total Yards | 426 |
| 201 | Passing | 143 |
| 21/29 | Comp/Att | 15/30 |
| 6.9 | Yards per pass | 4.8 |
| 175 | Rushing | 283 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 32 |
| 4.3 | Yards per rush | 8.8 |
| 5-33 | Penalties | 10-89 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 33:33 | Possession | 26:27 |
Game Information
Location: Jackson, MS
Attendance: 13,576 · Capacity:
College Football News
Montana's Bobby Hauck retires, saying football 'not enjoyable'
Montana coach Bobby Hauck, saying that college football has become "not enjoyable" amid the seismic shift in the sport, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Badgers' Luke Fickell asked to forgo extension amid struggles
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.
Cotton Bowl president Rick Baker retiring after 38 years
Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas.
Roman Harper reconnects with familiar SEC faces at NFL Pro Bowl
Harper joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss his experience at the 2026 Pro Bowl, explaining the amount of SEC alumni present before previewing Bama's potential in 2026.
Chip Kelly sees Northwestern rising amid changing sport
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he saw the Wildcats as an ascending program amid the rapid changes affecting college football.