Southern University Beats Alcorn State 41-28 at A.W. Mumford Stadium

Southern University defeated Alcorn State 41-28 on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, keeping the Jaguars alive in the SWAC West race.

The Jaguars improved to 6-5 overall and 4-3 in conference play.

Trey Holly scored three touchdowns for Southern.

Mike Franklin added a 12-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Donald Johnson Jr. recovered an Alcorn fumble inside the red zone.

Alcorn State moved ahead 28-27 in the third quarter before Southern retook the lead.

Alcorn State quarterback Jaylon Tolbert entered the game with 2,995 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and 329 rushing yards.

Southern running back Trey Holly entered the game with 1,239 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 215 carries.