2003 Alcorn State Braves football team

American college football season March 2026 July 2024 2003 Alcorn State Braves football Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC East Division 7–5 5–2 Johnny Thomas 6th John McKenzie 4th Jack Spinks Stadium SWAC East Division co-champion The 2003 Alcorn State Braves football team represented Alcorn State University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 2003 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Johnny Thomas, the Braves compiled an overall record of 7–5, with a conference record of 5–2, and finished tied for first in the SWAC East Division. Schedule 2003 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Central August 30 w y Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lion Stadium Pine Bluff, AR 37–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-alcorn-hammers-arkansasp/131291856/ Alcorn hammers Arkansas–Pine Bluff The Clarion-Ledger August 31, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com September 6 l Grambling State 15 Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS 28–40 28,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121447733/eugene-leads-grambling-over-alcorn-state/ The Clarion-Ledger Eugene leads Grambling over Alcorn State 40–28 September 7, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com September 13 l y Alabama State Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL 28–49 11,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-hornets-turn-w/131292141/ Hornets turn Williams loose The Montgomery Advertiser September 14, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com September 27 7:00 p.m. l y y Stephen F. Austin Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 7–60 10,160 https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-lumberjacks-coast/131292343/ Lumberjacks coast to 60–7 win over Alcorn State Longview News-Journal September 28, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 4 l y y 2003 Fort Valley State Wildcats Fort Valley State Wildcat Stadium Fort Valley, GA 20–31 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-fort-valley-sta/131292564/ Fort Valley State 31, Alcorn State 20 The Atlanta Constitution October 5, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 11 w Prairie View A&M Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS 66–0 17,584 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-alcorn-finds-cure-for-los/131292726/ The Clarion-Ledger Alcorn finds cure for losing: Play Prairie View October 12, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Texas Southern Reliant Astrodome Houston, TX 20–23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-journal-texas-southern-holds/127395565/ Enterprise-Journal Texas Southern holds off Alcorn St. 23–20 October 19, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Southern 14 A. W. Mumford Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 36–34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-alcorn-pulls-off-shocker/125502302/ Alcorn pulls off shocker at Southern The Clarion-Ledger October 26, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Southeastern Louisiana Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS 27–24 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-alcorn-st-27-se-l/131293099/ The Daily Advertiser Alcorn St. 27, SE Louisiana 24 November 2, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com November 8 w Mississippi Valley State Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS 23–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121917076/alcorn-tops-mvsu/ Enterprise-Journal Alcorn tops MVSU November 9, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com November 15 w Alabama A&M Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS 20–15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-alcorn-st-kee/131293377/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alcorn St. keeps title hopes alive November 16, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com November 22 w y Jackson State Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS Capitol City Classic 49–25 45,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sun-herald-alcorn-spanks-jackson-state/129535396/ Alcorn spanks Jackson State The Sun Herald November 23, 2003 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com2003 Alcorn State Braves football schedule ESPN.com September 5, 2023 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/2016/season/2003 References Alcorn State Category:Alcorn State Braves football seasons Alcorn State football