However, when the Clarion Ledger asked for the SWAC to confirm JSU's claim, conference spokesperson Andrew Roberts didn't say the matter was closed. "We’re looking into the allegations that were made," he told the Clarion Ledger. JSU beat UAPB 41-3 at ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference and Jackson State Athletics have both released a statement regarding JSU football allegedly stealing practice film from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

According to a report by ESPN, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) opened an investigation into an allegation that Jackson State University (JSU) football players and coaches had access to game-week practice film of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (UAPB).

HOUSTON - Jackson State is under investigation by the Southwestern Athletic Conference regarding an allegation that the Tigers coaches and players had access to

The allegations against JSU reportedly came to light on Oct. 31, two days before the game. Jackson State defeated Arkansas Pine-Bluff 41-3.

A UAPB player informed the coaching staff that he was told by a Jackson State player that Tigers defensive players were in their team facility watching practice film of UAPB ahead of their matchup earlier this month,

Jackson State player mentioned Tigers’ defensive personnel were watching UAPB practice footage in their team facility. Alarmed by the claim, UAPB head coach Alonzo Hampton reviewed the team's video-sharing software and discovered that practice film had been accessed by the account of a former walk-on who was cut from the team in the spring.

Jackson State crushed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41–3 at home—seemingly clearing another hurdle on its way to a SWAC East division title. However, allegations have emerged that the victory may not have been what it seemed.