Texas Southern falls to Alabama State despite late comeback effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Texas Southern faced Alabama State at Thorne Stadium on November 7, unable to complete a late-game rally. The Hornets secured a 34-31 victory, marking the Tigers' fourth consecutive game decided by one score. Trailing by 10 points in the final minutes, Texas Southern narrowed the gap with a touchdown pass from Cam'Ron McCoy. McCoy also contributed significantly with three touchdown passes and 111 rushing yards. Alabama State took control of the game with a 76-yard touchdown run and another touchdown pass, leaving Texas Southern to manage a last-minute offensive push that ultimately fell short.
- •Texas Southern's record drops to 3-6, 2-4 in SWAC.
- •Alabama State improves to 5-4, 3-3 in SWAC.
- •McCoy threw three TD passes and rushed for 111 yards.
- •Texas Southern managed a late touchdown pass but ran out of time.
- •Alabama State established their lead with a crucial 76-yard TD run.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Southern's late rally falls short in loss to Alabama State
"The Tigers played their fourth straight game decided by one score, but couldn't pull off a comeback in the fourth quarter this time.
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