Alabama A&M Bulldogs @ Grambling Tigers
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAMU | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
GRAM | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
Delano Franklin's punt-return touchdown caps rally and Grambling edges Alabama A&M 13-10
GRAMBLING, La. -- — Delano Franklin returned a punt 64 yards for the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter and Grambling defeated Alabama A&M 13-10 on Saturday.
The Tigers (6-3, 3-2 SWAC) won without the benefit of an offensive touchdown after rallying from a 10-0 first quarter deficit.
Josh McCormick kicked field goals of 30 and 38 yards in the second quarter to get Grambling within 10-6 at halftime and Franklin's punt return midway through the fourth quarter capped the comeback.
Neither defense allowed 200 yards and the teams combined to go 1 for 26 on third down.
JD Davis II threw for 123 yards for the Bulldogs (4-5, 1-4). His 43-yard pass to Donovan Payne in the first quarter was the game's only offensive touchdown.
Hayden Benoit had 91 yards passing for Grambling.
Grambling was won three in a row. ------
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Game Information
Grambling, LA
2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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