Texas Southern defeats Grambling State in overtime thriller

Texas Southern University secured a 23-20 overtime victory against Grambling State at Thorne Stadium. The win marks the Tigers' second consecutive dramatic victory.

Athean Renfro Jr. led the offensive effort, rushing for 232 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. His scoring runs of 75 and 86 yards in the fourth quarter allowed Texas Southern to tie the game. In overtime, Renfro set up the winning score with a 20-yard run, which was followed by a 6-yard touchdown run by Cam’Ron McCoy.

Despite the loss, Grambling State controlled the ball for more than 32 minutes and forced three turnovers. Texas Southern coach Cris Dishman praised the team's resilience and noted Renfro's significant performance.