GSU (10-2) vs. JSU (7-4)
1 p.m. Saturday
Dec. 13
Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.
After defeating arch rival Southern 29-14 in the annual Bayou Classic, the G-Men have punched their ticket to the SWAC championship game.
These two teams are very familiar with each other, even though Grambling has beaten Jackson State two out of the last three times, Jackson State beat Grambling 42-31 for the SWAC title last year.
Last Game: GSU vs. Southern
Offensive Stats
Total yards: 368
Rushing yards: 217
Passing yards: 151
Red Zone Conversions: 4-4
Although the offense started the game off very sloppy, they bounced back after being down 14-12 at the half, they would score 15 points to pull away for the Jagurs. Quarterback Greg Dillion accounted for 287 yards.
Defensive Stats
Total yards: 333
Rushing yards: 12
Passing yards: 291
Sacks: 2
Interceptions: 3
Although the defense looked very shaky in the first half, it bounced back in the second half, pitching a shutout.
After knocking Southern quarterback Bryant Lee out the game, the secondary was very opportunistic, picking off backup quarterback Warren Matthews three times.
The defense also held the Jaguars to 1-3 in the end zone. Linebacker Keefe Hall led the defense with 12 tackles and a interception.
Coach Broadway’s keys to victory
1. Stop the run
2. Protect the football
3. Win the kicking game
Projected Starters
Offense
QB: Greg Dillion
FB: Chris MacIntosh
RB: Cornelius Walker
WR: Nick Lewis
WR: Terrance Dunn
WR: Kiare Thompson
TE: Larry Donnell
OL: Victor Phillips
OL: Corey Williams
OL: Revay Smith
OL: Greg McGrue
OL: Quint Roberts
Defense
DL: Kendall Robinson
DL: Melvin Matthews
DL: Otis Young
DL: Christian Anthony
LB: Keffe Hall
LB: Cliff Exma
DB: Jeffery Jack
DB: Kenneth Anio
DB: Lance Castleberry
DB: Desmond Lenord
DB: T.J. McCord