DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WLBT) – Jackson State lost its grip on a late lead, falling to Bethune-Cookman 24-21 on Saturday at Daytona Stadium.
Jackson State fell to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in SWAC play, while Bethune-Cookman improved to 5-3 and 3-1. It was Jackson State’s first loss to the Wildcats since 2019 and Bethune-Cookman’s first win over the Tigers since joining the SWAC in 2021.
Wildcats jump ahead after Jackson State miscues
Bethune-Cookman struck first after Jackson State failed to get off a punt because of a bad snap, giving the Wildcats the ball at the Tigers’ 21. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson found Josh Evans for a 21-yard touchdown to make it 7-0 with 6:30 left in the first quarter.
The Wildcats added to the lead on their next possession, going 65 yards in eight plays. Facing fourth down, Jefferson found Rashon Brown for a 33 yard touchdown, making it 14-0 with six seconds left in the first quarter…