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Alcorn State blew out Grambling State 49-21 to win back-to-back SWAC football championships. The Braves set championship game records in total offense (613), rushing yards (411) and points (49).

Thursday, Dec 10

NFL (7:25-11 p.m., NFLN): Former University of Mississippi star Mike Wallace will try to jumpstart his 2015 season for the Minnesota Vikings on the road against the Arizona Cardinals.

Friday, Dec 11

College basketball (5-7 p.m., ESPN2): Two top 15 women's basketball teams collide as No. 13 ranked Florida State will try to defeat top-ranked Connecticut.

Saturday, Dec 12

College football (2-6 p.m., CBS): One of the oldest college football rivalries takes place as the Army battles the Navy. ... College basketball (3-5 p.m., ESPN3): Mississippi Valley State looks for this season's first win in a game against Evansville.

Sunday, Dec 13

NFL (12-3 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints get their second shot at beating No. 1 
overall draft pick of the 2015 NFL Draft with Jameis Winston as the team plays against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Monday, Dec 14

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): Former UM star Eli Manning will try to keep the New York Giants in the NFC East race against theMiami Dolphins.

Tuesday, Dec 15

College basketball (6-8 p.m., SECN): UM men's basketball keeps going on the nonconference grind at home against Louisiana Tech.

Wednesday, Dec 16

College basketball (6-8 p.m., SECN, ESPN3): The Lady Rebels face the Lady Green Wave of Tulane. ... College basketball (7-9 p.m., SECN): No. 9 team the Lady Bulldogs face the Lady Golden Eagles of USM. ... College basketball (8-10 p.m., ESPN 2): MSU hits the road to face a tough Florida State squad.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Stephone Anthony made NFL history as the first player to return a blocked extra point attempt for a defensive two-point score. The Saints lost 41-38 to the Carolina Panthers.

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