Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Grambling Tigers
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Delano Franklin's punt-return touchdown caps rally and Grambling edges Alabama A&M 13-10
The Tigers (6-3, 3-2 SWAC) won without the benefit of an offensive touchdown after rallying from a 10-0 first quarter deficit.
Josh McCormick kicked field goals of 30 and 38 yards in the second quarter to get Grambling within 10-6 at halftime and Franklin's punt return midway through the fourth quarter capped the comeback.
Neither defense allowed 200 yards and the teams combined to go 1 for 26 on third down.
JD Davis II threw for 123 yards for the Bulldogs (4-5, 1-4). His 43-yard pass to Donovan Payne in the first quarter was the game's only offensive touchdown.
Hayden Benoit had 91 yards passing for Grambling.
How To Watch
How can I watch Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Grambling Tigers?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Tigers 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on SWAC TV.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 9:59 | David Faulk 27 Yd Field Goal |
|
TD | 1st Period 3:52 | Donovan Payne 43 Yd pass from JD Davis II (Robert Cole Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:06 | Josh McCormick 38 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:23 | Josh McCormick 30 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 7:39 | Delano Franklin 64 Yd Punt Return (Josh McCormick Kick) |
Statistics
 AAMU |
 GRAM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 9 |
| 0-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 1-15 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 175 | Total Yards | 143 |
| 123 | Passing | 92 |
| 12/18 | Comp/Att | 11/16 |
| 6.8 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 52 | Rushing | 51 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 44 |
| 1.8 | Yards per rush | 1.2 |
| 10-95 | Penalties | 8-60 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 28:03 | Possession | 31:57 |
Game Information
Location: Grambling, LA
Attendance: 8,776 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 10-2 | 7-1 |
| Jackson State | 9-3 | 7-1 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-6 | 5-3 |
| Florida A&M | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 4-8 | 1-7 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-10 | 1-7 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 10-4 | 7-1 |
| Texas Southern | 6-5 | 5-3 |
| Alcorn State | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Grambling | 7-5 | 4-4 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Southern | 2-10 | 1-7 |
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