Tuskegee Golden Tigers at Alabama State Hornets
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Smoot throws for 422 yards, 4 TDs and Alabama State beat Tuskegee 58-21 in 101st Turkey Day Classic
Alabama State (10-2) finished co-champions of the SWAC East Division, but Jackson State advanced to the conference championship game after earning the tiebreaker over the Hornets. Alabama State recorded 10 wins for the first time since 2004, when the Hornets last won the SWAC title.
Alabama State scored 44 straight point spanning the halftime break. Smoot started the second-quarter scoring with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Creech for a tie at 21. Then the Hornets scored 17 points in the final five minutes of the half, including a 42-yard pick-six by Ta’Shaun Sims — his second of the game. Sims' first interception came deep in Alabama State territory, and the Hornets went on a 10-play, 82-yard drive ending in a 6-yard touchdown run by Marcus Harris II.
Alabama State opened the second half with a three-play, 75-yard drive ending in Smoot's 12-yard touchdown pass to Derick Harden. Smoot added a 13-yard touchdown pass to Manny Thompson on the Hornets' second drive after halftime.
Michael Franklin was 12 of 29 for 208 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions for Tuskegee (4-7). Zina Mulbah II had two touchdowns on the ground. Devon Cooper had a 67-yard touchdown reception.
Tuskegee played for the first since defeating Miles College 24-23 on Nov. 8.
How To Watch
How can I watch Tuskegee Golden Tigers vs. Alabama State Hornets?
- TV Channel: Golden Tigers at Hornets 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on SWAC TV.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:15 | Devon Cooper 67 Yd pass from Michael Franklin (Lorcan Ryans Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 12:02 | Jamarie Hostzclaw 3 Yd Run (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:04 | Zina Mulbah II 20 Yd Run (Lorcan Ryans Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:55 | Ajai Harrell 1 Yd pass from Te'Sean Smoot (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:50 | Zina Mulbah II 9 Yd Run (Lorcan Ryans Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:14 | Dylan Creech 11 Yd pass from Te'Sean Smoot (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:40 | Marcus Harris II 6 Yd Run (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:43 | Ta'Shaun Sims 42 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:14 | Brandon Gilliam 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:34 | Derick Harden 12 Yd pass from Te'Sean Smoot (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:33 | Manny Thompson 13 Yd pass from Te'Sean Smoot (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:06 | Aydden Moody-Copeland 2 Yd Run (Stewart McCall II PAT failed) |
Statistics
 TUSK |
 ALST |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 28 |
| 6-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-8 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 358 | Total Yards | 598 |
| 208 | Passing | 463 |
| 12/31 | Comp/Att | 25/30 |
| 6.7 | Yards per pass | 15.4 |
| 150 | Rushing | 135 |
| 31 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 4.8 | Yards per rush | 4.0 |
| 4-30 | Penalties | 8-68 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:15 | Possession | 30:45 |
Game Information
Location: Montgomery, AL
Attendance: 23,256 · Capacity:
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