Bentley's 3 TDs spark Alabama A&M 31-24 come-from-behind win
FLORENCE, Ala. -- Jordan Bentley accounted for three touchdowns as Alabama A&M scored all its points in the second half to rally past North Alabama 31-24 Saturday night, beating the Jaguars for the first time since 1987.
North Alabama (1-2) led 18-0 after a half, but was held to a pair of Joe Gurley field goals after that along with two punts and a fumble.
Alabama A&M put together three Bentley touchdowns in the third quarter, including runs of 6 and 3 yards. Bentley also caught an 18-yard scoring pass from Aqeel Glass to tie the game at 21-21 as the quarter ended. He racked up 126 yards rushing and 37 more receiving.
Glass, 18-34-186 yards, opened the final period with a 23-yard TD play to Anthony Howard.
It was the Bulldogs (2-1) snapped a nine-game North Alabama win streak in the series.
Christian Lopez threw for 247 yards for North Alabama, but was sacked four times. Terence Humphrey rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown.
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2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 7-0 | 9-2 |
| Alabama State | 4-3 | 5-5 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Florida A&M | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-5 | 2-9 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-6 | 1-10 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 6-1 | 7-4 |
| Alcorn State | 5-2 | 6-5 |
| Texas Southern | 3-4 | 4-6 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-4 | 5-6 |
| Grambling | 2-5 | 5-6 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-5 | 3-8 |
2024 United Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 8-3 |
| Tarleton State | 5-2 | 8-3 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 5-2 | 7-4 |
| Southern Utah | 5-2 | 6-5 |
| Central Arkansas | 3-4 | 6-5 |
| North Alabama | 3-4 | 3-8 |
| Austin Peay | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Utah Tech | 1-6 | 1-10 |
| West Georgia | 1-7 | 4-7 |
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