tta Bena, Miss. – Alcorn State returns from its bye week with one goal in mind heading into Halloween weekend: pick up a win against Mississippi Valley State and get back on track.
Alcorn vs MVSU
Oct.31, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. (CST)
Rice–Totten Stadium at Chuck Prophet Field | Itta Bena, MS
WPRL 91.7 FM (Radio) | SWAC (TV)
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Alcorn 4-4 (2-2 SWAC)
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MVSU 3-5 (2-2 SWAC)
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Story Lines –
• Alcorn is looking to improve to 5-4 overall.
• Jaylon Tolbert ranks second nationally in the FCS in passing yards with 2,361 on the season.
• Alcorn ranks second nationally in the FCS, averaging 41.9 points per game.
Series Notes –
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Alcorn has won 12 consecutive meetings against Mississippi Valley State.
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The Braves are coming off a 32-10 victory over the Delta Devils on Oct. 25, 2025, in Lorman.
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Alcorn has scored 30 or more points in seven of the last 10 meetings.
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The Braves have won the last five meetings by an average margin of 25.6 points.
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Alcorn's largest victory in the listed meetings came in 2017, a 59-0 shutout in Lorman.
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The Braves have not lost to Mississippi Valley State in the listed series history since at least 2014.
The Broadcasts –
The game will be carried live on the Braves Radio Network in the form of WPRL 91.7 FM with Charles Edmond (play-by-play) operating alongside Cedric Tillman (sidelines). The game will also be streamed live on SWAC TV.
The Coach –
Head Coach Cedric Thomas is now in his third year at the helm of the Alcorn Football program. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff graduate of 2001 holds a record of 15-17 overall with the Purple and Gold. He has never faced the Bears as a head coach in his career at either UAPB or Alcorn, respectively.
The Weather – 75°F with a 10% chance of precipitation, 58% humidity and winds at 6 mph.
A Win over Mississippi Valley State University Would –
• Give Head Coach Cedric Thomas his 16th overall career win...
• Give the Braves a 5-4 record and a 3-2 in the SWAC.
Next Up
Alcorn State returns home on Saturday, Nov. 7, to host Florida A&M for Military / Service Workers Day. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in Lorman, Miss. Fans are encouraged to wear camo in recognition of the occasion.
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