Texas Southern Tigers at Alabama State Hornets
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Harris runs for 3 TDs, leads Alabama State over Texas Southern 42-24
Harris' 13-yard touchdown run gave Alabama State (7-2, 5-1 Southwestern Conference) a 21-17 lead midway through the second quarter. He then scored on 3-yard runs to cap back-to-back drives to give the Hornets 35-24 lead with 10:46 remaining.
Ta’Shaun Sims capped the scoring late in the fourth with a 75-yard touchdown return from a blocked field-goal attempt.
Te’Sean Smoot threw an 87-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Jones on the Hornets' first play from scrimmage. Nehemiah Hixon had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Smoot completed 9 of 13 passes for 215 yards. Jones finished with 148 yards receiving on three receptions. Harris had four carries for 21 yards rushing.
KJ Cooper was 25-of-35 passing for 220 yards and threw a pair of touchdown passes for Texas Southern (4-5, 3-3). Athean Renfro had 18 carries for 145 yards that included a 3-yard touchdown run for the Tigers.
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- TV Channel: Tigers at Hornets 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on SWAC TV.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:48 | Jalen Jones 87 Yd pass from Te'Sean Smoot (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 7:24 | Christian Avelar 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 2:20 | Kordell Rodgers 12 Yd pass from KJ Cooper (Christian Avelar Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:03 | Nehemiah Hixon 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:08 | Athean Renfro 3 Yd Run (Christian Avelar Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:52 | Marcus Harris II 13 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:53 | Trenton Leary 19 Yd pass from KJ Cooper (Christian Avelar Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:19 | Marcus Harris II 3 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:46 | Marcus Harris II 3 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:49 | Ta'Shaun Sims 75 Yd Return of Blocked Field Goal (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
Statistics
 TXSO |
 ALST |
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|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 5-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 0-4 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 472 | Total Yards | 333 |
| 217 | Passing | 215 |
| 26/36 | Comp/Att | 9/13 |
| 6.0 | Yards per pass | 16.5 |
| 255 | Rushing | 118 |
| 46 | Rushing Attempts | 22 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 5.4 |
| 8-85 | Penalties | 4-40 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 42:08 | Possession | 17:52 |
Game Information
Location: Montgomery, AL
Attendance: 17,625 · 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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