College Football · FCS · Week 8 · Recap
Bethune Beat Jackson St 24-21 as Tyler Jefferson Throws 3 Touchdowns
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats edged the Jackson State Tigers 24-21 at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, FL on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in FCS college football Week 8 action.
Bethune led 17-7 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: Bethune outscored its opponent 14-0.
Bethune moves to 5-3, while Jackson St falls to 6-2.
Top performers
Jared Lockhart (JKST, QB): 13/27, 211 YDS, 2 TD
Li'Darius Pryor (JKST, RB): 23 CAR, 61 YDS, 1 TD
Nate Rembert (JKST, WR): 5 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD
Tyler Jefferson (BCU, QB): 8/14, 113 YDS, 3 TD
Deanwar Johnson (BCU, RB): 9 CAR, 81 YDS
Rickie Shaw II (BCU, WR): 3 REC, 41 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:30BCUJosh Evans 21 Yd pass from Tyler Jefferson0-7
- Q1 0:06BCURashon Brown 33 Yd pass from Tyler Jefferson0-14
- Q2 3:22JKSTNate Rembert 43 Yd pass from Jared Lockhart7-14
- Q2 0:17BCUAiden Lanier 23 Yd Field Goal7-17
- Q3 7:58JKSTJabari Jones 30 Yd pass from Jared Lockhart14-17
- Q4 2:56JKSTLi'Darius Pryor 1 Yd Run21-17
- Q4 0:40BCURickie Shaw II 19 Yd pass from Tyler Jefferson21-24
Team stats
| JKST | BCU | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 244 | 281 |
| First downs | 16 | 14 |
| Third down | 5-14 | 5-16 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:53 | 33:07 |