Prairie View A&M defeats Texas Southern 52-14 in Labor Day Classic

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Prairie View A&M defeats Texas Southern 52-14 in Labor Day Classic
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Prairie View A&M secured a 52-14 victory over Texas Southern in the Labor Day Classic on Sunday at Panther Stadium. Jahbari Kuykendall initiated the scoring with a 90-yard kickoff return on the game's opening play. The contest included a 57-minute weather delay in the first half when lightning stopped play with the Panthers holding a 17-0 lead. Tevin Carter directed the offense, finishing with four passing touchdowns and one rushing score. Prairie View pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring the Tigers 28-0. Both teams move to 1-1 records on the season and are scheduled to face FBS opponents next Saturday, with Texas Southern visiting UTEP and Prairie View traveling to play Baylor.

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  • Prairie View A&M won the Labor Day Classic 52-14 at Panther Stadium.
  • Jahbari Kuykendall returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown.
  • Tevin Carter recorded four passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown for the Panthers.
  • A lightning delay halted play for 57 minutes during the first half.
  • Texas Southern will play UTEP next Saturday while Prairie View A&M faces Baylor.
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  • 9:56 PMYahoo SportsEarly kickoff return TD sets tone as Prairie View A&M routs rival Texas Southern
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Unlike last year's thrilled decided on a walk-off, Prairie View A&M rolled past Texas Southern with a big third quarter.

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