GAME NOTES

The Prairie View A&M Panthers return to the state of Louisiana for the second time this year as they're set to battle Jackson State in the second annual Shreveport Classic on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Independence Stadium.  This marks the second of a four-game agreement Prairie View A&M has with the city of Shreveport.  Next year, the Panthers are slated to battle Southern in the third edition of the Shreveport Classic.

After a stumble at Alabama State on Oct. 15, the Panthers are a half-game ahead of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the SWAC West race and are rounding towards the finish line with only three conference games left.  PV still controls its own destiny up to this point but will need to continue to win in order solidify a championship game berth.

Despite being ineligible for the SWAC Championship Game due to APR sanctions, Jackson State is playing solid football as they're in second place in the SWAC East with its lone loss to Alabama State.  JSU is ranked 19th nationally in the Football Championship Subdivision Poll and was picked to win the SWAC East during the annual SWAC Preseason poll.

Saturday's contest will be broadcasted live by KPVU 91.3 FM (www.pvamu.edu/kpvu) and streamed live by SWAC-TV which can be accessed via www.SWAC.org.

For more information on the contest, click the above link for this week's football game notes or log on www.SHREVEPORTCLASSIC.com.