Jackson St. trips Tennessee St. in Southern Heritage Classic

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- , Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and Alejandro Mata kicked three short field goals to lead Jackson State to a 16-3 victory over Tennessee State in the Southern Heritage Classic on Saturday night at the Liberty Bowl. The Jackson State defense, which is yet to allow a touchdown this season, had eight sacks and held Tennessee State (0-2) to 140 yards of offense. Sanders completed 30 of 44 passes for 276 yards for FCS No. 15 Jackson State (2-0). His 27-yard pass to Willie Gaines for the game's only touchdown came with 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. Mata's field goals , 27, 28 and 30 yards , were all on red-zone possessions. Shane Hooks had 93 yards receiving and Sy'veon Wilkerson rushed for 81 yards for Jackson State. Tennessee State's Draylen Ellis was 10-of-24 passing for 138 yards and was on the receiving end of all eight sacks.