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Grambling State stuns No. 14 Jackson State with Dramatic Comeback in Las Vegas HBCU Classic
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grambling State University secured a thrilling 26-24 upset victory over No. 14 Jackson State University Saturday night at the inaugural P&G Las Vegas HBCU Classic, fueled by a remarkable comeback and a last-second field goal. The Tigers, led by quarterback C’zavian Teasett before an injury sidelined him late in the fourth quarter, rallied to score 23 unanswered points and secure their second consecutive win against Jackson State.
Teasett’s Heroics Spark Grambling’s Surge
C’zavian teasett delivered a standout performance,throwing for 232 yards and two touchdowns before exiting the game following a hard hit during Grambling State’s final drive. The Austin, Texas native orchestrated a potent offensive attack, connecting with wide receiver Andrew Frazier for a crucial 25-yard touchdown that extended Grambling’s led to 23-10. A celebratory post on X (formerly Twitter) captured the moment: https://twitter.com/GSUFootball01/status/1717647777777777777.
Dramatic Finish Seals Victory
With Teasett sidelined, Grambling relied on its defense and the leg of kicker Dillon Upshaw. Upshaw delivered a clutch 44-yard field goal with just 21 seconds remaining, giving Grambling a 26-24 advantage. The game-winning kick was immediately celebrated on social media: https://twitter.com/GSUFootball01/status/1717646888888888888. The Tigers’ defense then held firm, securing the hard-fought victory. Another post highlighted the team’s determination: https://twitter.com/GSUFootball01/status/1717650000000000000.
Jackson State Hampered by Injury
Jackson State started strong, with quarterback JaCobian Morgan leading a 10-play, 86-yard drive that culminated in an early touchdown and a 7-0 lead. However, morgan’s night was cut short by a lower leg injury. He was later seen on crutches and wearing a walking boot as he was assisted off the field. A photo of Morgan’s injury was shared on X: https://twitter.com/ktmoze/status/1717643222222222222.
Redshirt freshman Parker Stofa stepped in to replace Morgan, completing 7 of 12 passes for 91 yards and guiding one scoring drive.Later in the game, freshman Jared Lockhart added a 62-yard touchdown pass to Nate Rembert and a short rushing touchdown, briefly giving Jackson State a 24-23 lead with just over two minutes remaining.
Second-Half Momentum Shifts the Game
Grambling State trailed 10-9 at halftime but seized control of the game in the second half. After forcing a punt,Teasett led a 12-play,83-yard drive capped by a 16-yard rushing touchdown,giving the tigers a 16-10 lead. Moments later, Teasett connected with Frazier for another touchdown, extending the advantage to 23-10.
Despite being outgained 448-365, Grambling State’s defense proved resilient, forcing four punts and a turnover-on-downs in the late stages of the game.
Looking Ahead
Jackson State (5-2, 3-1 SWAC) will travel to Bragg Memorial Stadium to face Florida A&M on Saturday, November 1, in a crucial SWAC East matchup. Grambling State (4-3, 1-2 SWAC) will return to
