TSU drops State Fair Showdown to Southern

DALLAS, Texas- The Texas Southern Tigers dropped a 21-7 decision to the Southern Jaguars in the inaugural State Fair Football Showdown.

After falling behind 14-0, TSU was unable to generate enough offense to pull out a comeback win.

TSU tallied 287 yards of total offense while holding SU to 271 total yards.

The Tigers lone score came on a six-yard touchdown pass from Jay Christophe to Adrian Carter in the fourth quarter.

Texas Southern returns home next week to host Mississippi Valley State for Homecoming. 

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