Zerrick Cooper threw three touchdown passes to Josh Pearson and Jacksonville State rode a strong first half to a 30-12 win over long-standing rival North Alabama in a nonconference game Saturday night.
Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor said the Bulldogs were treated unprofessionally during Saturday's game at North Alabama and that his team wouldn't play the school again.
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.
Dalton Sneed passed for a touchdown and ran for another, Marcus Knight added three rushing TDs, and Montana pulled away in the second half for a 61-17 win over North Alabama on Saturday night.
North Alabama scored key touchdowns on a long run and an even longer pass and the Lions defeated Western Illinois 26-17 in a season opener on Thursday night.
Defensive coordinator Chris Willis has been promoted to head football coach at North Alabama, the university announced Thursday.
North Alabama coach Bobby Wallace has retired after leading the Lions to a Division II runner-up finish.
Northwest Missouri State beat North Alabama in what was believed to be the coldest and snowiest Division II title game in its 43-year history.
Take a look at the complete schedule and results for the 2014 Division II football tournament.
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-4 |
| Presbyterian College | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | W. Hall | Harlon Hill Trophy |
