Prairie View A&M defeats Grambling State at State Fair Classic

Prairie View A&M defeated Grambling State 21-14 at the State Fair Classic held in the Cotton Bowl. The victory moves the Panthers to a 2-3 overall record and 2-0 in the SWAC, allowing them to share the West lead with Alcorn State.

Quarterback Tevin Carter led the offense, completing 18 of 22 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Jahbari Kuykendall contributed a third-quarter rushing touchdown, while Chase Bingmon and Carter provided additional ground support. Prairie View A&M avoided turnovers throughout the game and utilized a rushing attack that amassed 168 yards.

Grambling State fell to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play. Despite a second-quarter touchdown pass from Ashton Frye to Nae’Saan Dickerson, the team could not overcome the Panthers. The event drew 42,942 attendees.