Match updates, live score in football

Jackson State Football takes place today in Daytona Beach, Florida.

No. 23 JSU (5-2, 3-0 SWAC) will face Bethune-Cookman (1-6, 1-2) on Saturday (2 p.m. CT HBCU GO) in the Tigers' fourth SWAC game of the 2024 season. . JSU sits in first place in the SWAC East Division after a 35-21 win over No. 18 Florida A&M. JSU has won the last three meetings against Bethune-Cookman.

Bethune-Cookman is looking for its second win of the season at home after securing its first win with a 20-10 SWAC win over Mississippi Valley State last week.

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Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman score updates

Late third quarter: Jackson State 31, Bethune-Cookman 17

Jackson State 31, Bethune-Cookman 17: Cam'Ron McCoy finds Isaiah Spencer

Quarterback Cam'Ron McCoy was brought into the game and found Isaiah Spencer on his first pass for a 23-yard touchdown with 4:20 left in the third quarter. Travis Terrell Jr. had 62 rushing yards on the drive to set up the score.

Jackson State 24, Bethune-Cookman 17: Irv Mulligan scores his second touchdown

After three rushing attempts in the red zone, Mulligan scored on a 1-yard rush to give JSU its first lead with 7:24 left in the third quarter.

Halftime: Bethune-Cookman 17, Jackson State 17

Bethune-Cookman 17, Jackson State 17: Joanes Fortilien toe-tap touchdown

With 13 seconds left before halftime, Jacobian finds Morgan Joanes Fortilien in the corner of the end zone for a 14-yard score. Irv Mulligan had a 67-yard score early in the drive and was recalled as JSU received a sideline warning penalty.

Bethune-Cookman 17, Jackson State 10: Field goal by Cade Hechter

Cade Hechter scores a 25-yard field goal with 2:31 left in the second quarter.

Bethune-Cookman 14, Jackson State 10: Field goal by Gerardo Baeza

Gerardo Baeza hits a 24-yard field goal with 8:47 left in the second quarter after a nine-play, 73-yard drive.

End of first quarter: Bethune-Cookman 14, Jackson State 7

Bethune-Cookman 14, Jackson State 7: Luke Sprague has the second touchdown

Two trips, two points. Luke Sprague secured his second touchdown pass of the day after finding Lorenzo Jenkins for a 16-yard completion with 2:30 left late in the first quarter.

Bethune-Cookman 7, Jackson State 7: Irv Mulligan breaks through for the score

JSU answers Bethune-Cookman with a touchdown on its first drive. The Tigers scored on a 39-yard rush by running back Irv Mulligan with 8:27 left in the first quarter.

Bethune-Cookman 7, Jackson State 0: Luke Sprague passes touchdown

Bethune-Cookman scores on its first drive after an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Luke Sprague to receiver Maleek Huggins with 11:30 left in the first quarter.

Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman game time today

Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: 2pm CT
Location: Daytona Stadium

What channel is the Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman game on today?

TV channels: GO HBCU
Streaming: GO HBCU
Radio: JSU Sports Network and SiriusXM App | Channel 383

JSU vs. Bethune-Cookman will be streamed on HBCU GO, with Charlie Neal calling play-by-play, analyst Jon Kelley and Lawrencia Moten on the sidelines.

History of Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman

Series balance: Jackson State leads 7-3
Jackson State's last win: September 23, 2023, 22-16.
Bethune-Cookman's last win: September 1, 2019, 36-15.

Jackson State score prediction vs. Bethune-Cookman

Jackson State 42, Bethune-Cookman 17: The Tigers shouldn't have much trouble with Bethune-Cookman. JSU has the top two offensive and defensive players in the SWAC, and Bethune-Cookman is ranked 11th in offense and defense. JSU should pull out a comfortable win.

Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman injury updates

JSU will still be without starters Kobe Paul, Rico Powers Jr. and Fabian McCray, who have each missed the last four games due to injuries.

Weather update for Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman

According to AccuWeather, it will be 81 degrees at kickoff, winds will be 8 miles per hour and there is a 0% chance of rain.

Jackson State Football 2024 Schedule

August 29th: ULM 30, Jackson State 14.

September 7th: Jackson State 58, lane 7.

September 14th: Jackson State 33, Southern 15.

September 21st: Grambling State 41, Jackson State 20.

September 28th: Jackson State 43, Texas Southern 14.

Oct. 5: Jackson State 45, Alabama A&M 38.

Oct 19: Jackson State 35, Florida A&M 21.

Oct. 26: at Bethune Cookman

November 2nd: against Arkansas in Pine Bluff

November 9th: vs. Mississippi Valley State

November 16th: in the state of Alabama

2024 Bethune Cookman football schedule

August 31st: South Florida 48, Bethune-Cookman 3.

September 7th: Mercer 31, Bethune-Cookman 2.

September 14th: Western Michigan 59, Bethune-Cookman 31.

September 21st: Clark Atlanta 38, Bethune Cookman 37.

September 28th: Alabama State 26, Bethune-Cookman 21.

Oct. 12: Alabama A&M 56, Bethune-Cookman 12.

Oct 19: Bethune-Cookman 20, Mississippi Valley State 12.

Oct. 26: against Jackson State

November 2nd: vs. Grambling State

November 9th: at Southern

November 16th: at Texas Southern

November 23rd: vs. Florida A&M (Orlando, Fla.)

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Michael Chavez covers high school sports for the Clarion Ledger, among other things. Email him at [email protected] or reach him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

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