Thursday, Oct. 5
College football, Alcorn State at Prairie View A&M (7 p.m., Prairie View, Texas, ESPU/90.1 FM): The Braves go on the road in search of their first SWAC victory.
Friday, Oct. 6
High school football, Wingfield at Forest Hill (7 p.m.): The surprising Falcons face the Rebels in the Battle of South Jackson. … Jackson Prep at Hillcrest Christian (7 p.m., 1240 AM): The Cougars host the Patriots in a possible playoff preview.
Saturday, Oct. 7
College football, West Virginia at Mississippi State (1:30 p.m., Starkville, 105.9 FM): The Bulldogs entertain the No. 4 Mountaineers. This could be ugly. … Jackson State vs. Alabama State (8:30 p.m., Mobile, Ala., CSTV/1400 AM): The Tigers face a huge test in the city by the bay.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Pro football, Tampa Bay at New Orleans (noon, Ch. 40/620 AM): The Saints look to get back on the winning track.
Monday, Oct. 9
Pro football, Baltimore at Denver (7:30 p.m., ESPN/930 AM): The addition of Alcorn State alum Steve McNair has turned the Ravens into a Super Bowl contender.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Pro baseball, AL Championship Series (7 p.m., Ch. 40): The Twins or the Athletics play the Yankees or the Tigers in Game 1.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Pro baseball, Playoffs (7 p.m. Ch. 40): You'll see either Game 1 of the NL Championship Series or Game 2 of the AL Championship Series.
The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, the voice of reason in an insane sports world. Or not. For more reasonable sports, check out the Amazing Sports Blog at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com
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