JaCobian Morgan connected with Nate Rembert for an 18-yard touchdown to take the lead with 50 seconds remaining in Jackson State’s homecoming game against Alabama State on Saturday. A goal-line stand by the Tiger defense wrapped the contest in blue and white and delivered the 38-34 win.
Morgan, a senior from Canton, tied a career high with five touchdown passes. He finished 16 of 23 for 191 yards with scores going to Shemar Savage, Ja’Naylon Dupree (2), Jency Riley Jr., and then the late fourth-quarter dart to Rembert.
Jackson State retakes the lead with 50 seconds remaining 🐅
JaCobian Morgan finds Nate Rembert for the go-ahead TD 🔥
WHAT A GAME! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Ip6nwNuWNT
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) October 11, 2025
The back-and-forth affair ended with Jackson State’s Ashton Taylor tackling Jamarie Hostzclaw short of the goal line after the officials ordered one second to be put on the clock, giving Alabama State one more chance at a game-winner.
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) October 11, 2025
Defensive end Quincy Ivory led Jackson State (5-1, 3-0 SWAC) on defense with 12 tackles, 0.5 for loss, and 0.5 sack. The Florida transfer also notched his first career interception, jumping a pass from Andrew Body, who led Alabama State (4-2, 2-1) with 349 yards through the air and 93 on the ground.
The win pushed the Tigers – ranked No. 14 in the FCS coaches poll – to the top spot in the SWAC’s East Division. Next up will be a bye week before Jackson State returns to play Grambling State in the HBCU Las Vegas Classic on Oct. 25.
