- Ole Miss won, thanks to Jonathan Nichols' field goal in overtime. Tupelo, Biloxi
- Mississippi State self-destructed in a loss to I-AA Maine. Tupelo, Boston Globe, Starkville
- Jackson State's defense couldn't stop Tennessee State when it counted and fell to 0-3. Nashville
- Alcorn State's seven-game winning streak was snapped. Natchez, Washington Post
- Belhaven beat archrival Lambuth in overtime. Jackson, Tenn.
- Delta State whipped GSC rival North Alabama. Birmingham
- Mississippi Valley lost again. Birmingham
- Emory & Henry hangs on to beat Millsaps. Bristol, Va.
- Mississippi College wins first game of the season. San Jose, Calif.
- Hinds trounced Jones County in a matchup between two of the nation's top juco teams. Meridian