Jackson State and Wideman's 4 TDs, Overpowers Bethune-Cookman

Jackson State prevented an early upset bid by Bethune-Cookman to win a SWAC East division contest, 42-12.

Bethune-Cookman could not match the firepower of an out-of-sync Jackson State team without Coach Sanders on the sidelines.

The Wildcats came to Veterans Memorial Stadium and played with passion and spirit to take an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. BCU added a field goal in the early stages of the second quarter and led 9-0.

However, in Shedeur Sanders and the Tigers' offense kicked into gear and scored 14 unanswered points.

Safety Shilo Sanders intercepted a Patrick pass seconds before halftime and returned it to the four-yard line. On the next play, his brother Shedeur tossed a strike to wideout Wideman for his second touchdown.

Jackson State would take a 21-9 lead into intermission.

TOUCHDOWN, TOUCHDOWN JSU!!!!!@isaiahbolden23 opens the second half with an electric 94-yard kickoff return. Extra point is good!

Q3 14:49 | JSU 28, BCU 9#IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock pic.twitter.com/euuv0bimjo
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) October 23, 2021

The Tigers' return specialist Isaiah Bolden found an opening and scored a 94-yards touchdown to open the second half, to go up by 16 points, 28-9.

Superb catch. https://t.co/s9l4G8oZ4Z
— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) October 23, 2021

BCU would answer with their fourth field goal and inch closer 28-12.

Unfortunately, the Wildcats could not stop the Sanders-to-Wideman connection. The two players would be on fire.

Another interception for the Tiger defense!

Al Young comes up big for the defense and returns it 37-yards to the BCU 35 yard line

Q4 9:30 | JSU 35, BCU 12 #IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock pic.twitter.com/CNv85Tg2EZ
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) October 23, 2021

Sanders completed two touchdowns of 39 and 23 yards to Wideman to expand the JSU advantage to 42-12 and end the BCU opportunity for an upset.

TOUCHDOWN, TOUCHDOWN TIGERS!!

The two freshmen, @ShedeurSanders and @mightymal13 connect again on a 23-yard touchdown for their fourth time today. Extra point is good!

Drive: 7 plays, 35 yds 3:06

Q4 6:30 | JSU 42, BCU 12 #IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock pic.twitter.com/FycWddDdG1
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) October 23, 2021

The final score would be 42-12, and Jackson State continues to lead the SWAC East at 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the conference. Bethune-Cookman would remain winless on the season at 0-8, 0-5 in the SWAC.

Next Game

Jackson State will visit Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 3 PM in Itta Bena, Mississippi.

Game MVP

Wide receiver Malachi Wideman had 9 receptions, 169 yards receiving, and four touchdown catches.

HBCU SPORTS COVERAGE

Published Oct 23, 2021

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