LORMAN, Miss. – Riding a two-game winning streak, Alcorn State football hits the road for the final time during the 2026 regular season as the Braves travel to Baton Rouge, La., to face Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) against Southern University on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at A.W. Mumford Stadium.
The Braves (6-4, 4-2 SWAC) look to extend their winning streak to three games following back-to-back victories over Mississippi Valley State and Florida A&M as they enter the final stretch of conference play.
Alcorn vs Southern La
Nov.14, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. (CST)
A. W. Mumford Stadium | Baton Rouge,LA
WPRL 91.7 FM (Radio) | HBCUGo (TV)
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Alcorn 6-4 (4-2 SWAC)
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Southern 5-5 (3-3 SWAC)
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Tolbert Continues to Shine on the Road for Braves
Jaylon Tolbert has continued to deliver impressive performances away from home this season.
Tolbert has been particularly effective in conference road contests, highlighted by five-touchdown passing performances against Grambling State and Prairie View A&M. The senior threw for 411 yards against Grambling before following with 356 yards against Prairie View A&M.
Through 10 games, Tolbert has completed 203 of 311 passes for 2,995 yards and 31 touchdowns. He has also added 329 rushing yards and three scores, accounting for 3,324 yards of total offense and 34 touchdowns on the season.
Alcorn has averaged 43.0 points across five true road games this season, while Tolbert has helped guide an offense averaging 487.4 total yards and 42.5 points per contest overall.
The Braves enter their next matchup with a 6-4 overall record and 4-2 mark in SWAC play, looking to build on consecutive victories over Mississippi Valley State and Florida A&M.
BRAVES BUILDING MOMENTUM
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Alcorn State enters its next contest with a 6-4 overall record and 4-2 mark in SWAC play.
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The Braves have won two consecutive games, defeating Mississippi Valley State 52-17 and Florida A&M 38-20.
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Alcorn is averaging 42.5 points and 487.4 yards of total offense per game.
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The Braves have scored 58 touchdowns this season, including 32 passing and 23 rushing touchdowns.
TOLBERT LEADING THE CHARGE
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Jaylon Tolbert has completed 203 of 311 passes for 2,995 yards and 31 touchdowns through 10 games.
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The senior quarterback is averaging 299.5 passing yards per game with a 173.27 passing efficiency rating.
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Tolbert has added 329 rushing yards and three touchdowns, accounting for 3,324 yards of total offense and 34 touchdowns.
ROBERTSON MAKING HIS MARK
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Fredrick Robertson leads the Braves with 678 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on 139 carries.
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Robertson has added 20 receptions for 373 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
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The running back leads Alcorn with 1,051 all-purpose yards and has scored a team-high 14 touchdowns.
WRIGHT DOING IT ALL
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Armon Wright leads Alcorn's receiving corps with 39 receptions for 458 yards and two touchdowns.
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Wright has accumulated 1,012 all-purpose yards, including 475 kickoff return yards.
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The versatile playmaker is averaging 101.2 all-purpose yards per game.
DEFENSE STEPPING UP
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Timothy Jasper leads the Braves with 66 total tackles, including 34 solo stops.
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Dillon Crowell follows with 60 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
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Mahamadou Diarra has recorded 57 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
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Jakel Houston-Irving leads the defense with five sacks, while Elijah Ruffin has collected a team-high three interceptions.
SPECIAL TEAMS MAKING AN IMPACT
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Demetrion Duvall has punted 33 times for 1,239 yards, averaging 37.5 yards per punt with a season-long of 61 yards.
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Duvall has placed 11 punts inside the 20-yard line and recorded four punts of at least 50 yards.
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Omarion Blakes leads the Braves with 166 punt return yards on seven attempts, including a 70-yard touchdown return.
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Kenyon Bowyer has connected on eight field goals and 48 extra points, accounting for 72 points.
BRAVES PROTECTING HOME FIELD
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Alcorn State is undefeated at home this season with a 4-0 record.
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The Braves have scored 200 points in four home contests, averaging 50.0 points per game.
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Alcorn has defeated Miles, Texas Southern, Arkansas Baptist and Florida A&M at home this season.
OFFENSE FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS
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Alcorn has accumulated 4,874 yards of total offense, averaging 6.8 yards per play.
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The Braves have converted 68 of 136 third-down opportunities (50.0%).
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Alcorn has scored on 44 of 53 red-zone trips, including 38 touchdowns.
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The Braves have scored at least 50 points in five games this season.
PRESEASON RECOGNITION
Last Time Out
LORMAN, Miss. – Alcorn State powered past Southern University 35-17 on Saturday afternoon at Jack Spinks–Marino Casem Stadium, improving to 4-6 overall and 3-3 in SWAC play. The Braves totaled 378 yards of offense, including 259 rushing yards, while limiting the Jaguars to just 74 yards on the ground.
Jaylon Tolbert completed 12 of 22 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns while adding 41 rushing yards and a score. Reggie Davis led the ground attack with 110 yards on 17 carries, while Cameran Rogers and Jarvis Rush each added rushing touchdowns. Defensively, Cedric Roberts recorded a team-high eight tackles as Alcorn held Southern to 4.1 yards per play.
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 HBCUGo.
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 17-17 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 –
Nov. 14: 61° – Sunny, 10% chance of precipitation. Humidity at 57% with winds at 9 mph. Baton Rouge, La.
A Win over Southern Would –
• Give Head Coach Cedric Thomas his 18th overall career win...
• Give the Braves a 7-4 record and a 5-2 in the SWAC.
Next Up
Alcorn State returns home Saturday, Nov. 21, to host rival Jackson State in the annual Soul Bowl at Jack Spinks–Marino Casem Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in Lorman, Miss. The Braves will also celebrate Senior Appreciation Day, with fans encouraged to wear purple and gold.
