Jackson State routed Texas Southern 58-13 Thursday in a black college football showdown nationally televised on ESPNU.
Both teams played a stalemate in the first quarter with either side able to break the scoreless tie.
JSU (4-1, 3-1 SWAC) blew the game open in the second quarter with 34 consecutive points via the special teams woes and anemic offense of Texas Southern. Jackson State only had the ball for five minutes in the quarter.
Texas Southern (2-2, 1-2) finally showed signs of life with Martin Gilbert’s 42 yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 34-7. JSU added a field goal as time expired to lead 37-7 at halftime.
TSU’s only score of the second half was another touchdown run by Gilbert to trail JSU 37-13. Jackson State finally put the game away late in the third and the fourth quarter with 21 consecutive points to secure the 45 point victory.
Casey Therriault ended the day going for 15 of 27 for 300 yards, 3 passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. He rebounded five days after a dismal six interception performance in a home loss versus Alabama State.
Jackson State is ineligible to play in the 2011 SWAC Championship Game due to NCAA academic violations.
Gilbert rushed for 140 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns for Texas Southern.
TSU’s contention for a legit title defense is in jeopardy following the loss and look to rebound in a rematch of the 2010 SWAC title game versus undefeated Alabama State Saturday in Houston.
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