2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 18 Jackson State x$   9 0     12 2  
Florida A&M   5 3     7 5  
Alabama State   5 3     7 5  
Alabama A&M   4 4     6 6  
Bethune–Cookman   2 6     2 10  
Mississippi Valley State   1 7     1 11  
West Division
Southern x   7 2     8 5  
Alcorn State   5 3     6 6  
Texas Southern   4 4     5 6  
Prairie View A&M   3 5     5 7  
Grambling State   2 6     5 7  
Arkansas–Pine Bluff   2 6     3 9  
Championship: Jackson State 41, Southern 13
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football team represented the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Golden Lions were coached by second-year head coach Alonzo Hampton and played at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 296:30 p.m.at Arkansas*ESPNUL 0–7040,127
September 77:00 p.m.Arkansas Baptist*SWAC DNW 73–08,037
September 146:00 p.m.vs. Tennessee State*HBCU GOL 28–4127,584
September 216:00 p.m.No. 8 Central Arkansas*
  • Simmons Bank Field
  • Pine Bluff, AR
SWAC DNL 17–568,247
October 52:00 p.m.at Alcorn StateHBCU GOL 28–3814,753
October 118:15 p.m.Prairie View A&M
  • Simmons Bank Field
  • Pine Bluff, AR
ESPNUW 21–175,673
October 192:00 p.m.at Grambling StateHBCU GOL 21–3117,135
October 262:00 p.m.Mississippi Valley Statedagger
  • Simmons Bank Field
  • Pine Bluff, AR
SWAC DNW 35–2112,437
November 22:00 p.m.at Jackson StateESPN+L 3–4134,932
November 92:00 p.m.Alabama A&M
  • Simmons Bank Field
  • Pine Bluff, AR
SWAC DNL 24–523,182
November 162:00 p.m.at SouthernJSNL 9–3117,740
November 232:00 p.m.Texas Southern
  • Simmons Bank Field
  • Pine Bluff, AR
HBCO GOL 23–313,723
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

at Arkansas (FBS)

Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Game One – Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-0) at Arkansas Razorbacks (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions 0 0 000
Razorbacks (FBS) 28 21 71470

at War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, AR

  • Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
  • Game time: 6:30 PM CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 95 °F (35 °C)
  • Game attendance: 40,127
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Jay Alter (play-by-play) and Rocky Boiman (analyst)
  • Note: The third and fourth quarters were shortened to ten minutes each.
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:08) Arkansas – Ja'Quinden Jackson 8-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:46; Arkansas 7–0)
  • (8:16) Arkansas – Taylen Green 4-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:21; Arkansas 14–0)
  • (5:03) Arkansas – Ja'Quinden Jackson 46-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:11; Arkansas 21–0)
  • (1:12) Arkansas – Rodney Hill 4-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 2:05; Arkansas 28–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:06) Arkansas – Tyrone Broden 9-yard pass from Taylen Green, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:54; Arkansas 35–0)
  • (5:37) Arkansas – Ty Washington 23-yard pass from Taylen Green, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 3:09; Arkansas 42–0)
  • (0:09) Arkansas – Taylen Green 36-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 1:33; Arkansas 49–0)
Third quarter
  • (6:13) Arkansas – Braylen Russell 9-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:18; Arkansas 56–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:14) Arkansas – Malachi Singleton 4-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 10:17; Arkansas 63–0)
  • (0:36) Arkansas – Tyrell Reed Jr. 4-yard rush, Kyle Ramsey kick (Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 3:35; Arkansas 70–0)
Statistics UAPB ARK
First downs 10 34
Total yards 130 687
Rushing yards 7 279
Passing yards 123 408
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–23–0 28–37–0
Time of possession 27:45 32:15
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Passing Mekhi Hagens 11–23, 123 yards
Rushing Oshawn Ross 5 carries, 13 yards
Receiving Aramoni Rhone 2 receptions, 34 yards
Arkansas Passing Taylen Green 16–23, 229 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Ja'Quinden Jackson 8 carries, 101 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Isaac TeSlaa 3 receptions, 53 yards

Arkansas Baptist (NAIA)

Game Two – Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes (NAIA) (0–0) at Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buffaloes (NAIA) 0 0 000
Golden Lions 28 24 71473

at Simmons Bank FieldPine Bluff, AR

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 8,037
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:22) APB – Johness Davis 1-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:30; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–0)
  • (7:20) APB – Oshawn Ross 2-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 2:39; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 14–0)
  • (3:35) APB – Kareem Burke 43-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 2 plays, 43 yards, 0:15; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 21–0)
  • (1:18) APB – Oshawn Ross 32-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 0:51; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 28–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:27) APB – Johness Davis 22-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 2:19; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 35–0)
  • (8:47) APB – Oshawn Ross 54-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 3 plays, 89 yards, 1:18; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 42–0)
  • (1:58) APB – JaVonnie Gibson 54-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Braden Ducharme kick (Drive: 3 plays, 83 yards, 1:21; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 49–0)
  • (0:00) APB – Braden Ducharme 38-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 0:36; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 52–0)
Third quarter
  • (7:25) APB – Donovan Giles 17-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Braden Ducharme kick (Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:24; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 59–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:00) APB – Za'Marion Webber 2-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 9:00; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 66–0)
  • (4:28) APB – Landon Holcomb 15-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:35; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 73–0)
Statistics ARKB UAPB
First downs 9 25
Total yards 160 670
Rushing yards 76 320
Passing yards 84 350
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–22–4 15–26–0
Time of possession 32:37 27:23
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas Baptist Passing Tyler Strickland 11/21, 84 yards, 4 INT
Rushing Chris Witherspoon 11 carries, 43 yards
Receiving Tavion Rupert 3 receptions, 23 yards
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing Mekhi Hagens 15/22, 350 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Oshawn Ross 5 carries, 100 yards, 3 TD
Receiving JaVonnie Gibson 6 receptions, 172 yards, TD

vs Tennessee State

Game Three – Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1–1) at Tennessee State Tigers (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions 7 7 14028
Tigers 10 21 7341

at Simmons Bank Liberty StadiumMemphis, TN

  • Date: September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 27,584
  • Referee: Y.N. Myers
  • TV announcers (HBCU GO): Charlie Neal (play-by-play), Jon Kelley (analyst) and Lawrencia Moten (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:37) UAP – JaVonnie Gibson 33-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:23; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–0)
  • (8:15) TSU – James Lowery 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:22; Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7–3)
  • (0:52) TSU – Jalen Rouse 3-yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:47; Tennessee State 10–7)
Second quarter
  • (12:29) TSU – Karate Brenson 22-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; Tennessee State 17–7)
  • (10:11) UAP – Daemon Dawkins 30-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:18; Tennessee State 17–14)
  • (6:41) TSU – Jordan Gant 12-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:19; Tennessee State 24–14)
  • (1:39) TSU – Jalal Dean 4-yard pass from Draylen Ellis, James Lowery kick (Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:28; Tennessee State 31–14)
Third quarter
  • (12:19) TSU – CJ Evans 38-yard run, James Lowery kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:33; Tennessee State 38–14)
  • (9:37) UAP – Kevin English 5-yard pass from Mekhi Hagens, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:42; Tennessee State 38–21)
  • (0:49) UAP – Oshawn Ross 2-yard run, Trey Glymph kick (Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 4:25; Tennessee State 38–28)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:46) TSU – James Lowery 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 3:44; Tennessee State 41–28)
Statistics UAPB TNST
First downs 16 24
Total yards 329 424
Rushing yards 53 196
Passing yards 276 228
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 15–31–0 20–33–0
Time of possession 25:25 31:37
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing Mekhi Hagens 15/31, 276 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Oshawn Ross 16 carries, 51 yards, TD
Receiving JaVonnie Gibson 5 receptions, 149 yards, TD
Tennessee State Passing Draylen Ellis 20/33, 228 yards, 3 TD
Rushing CJ Evans 9 carries, 63 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Williams 5 receptions, 88 yards

No. 8 Central Arkansas

Game Four – No. 8 Central Arkansas Bears (2–1) at Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 8 Bears 0 0 000
Golden Lions 0 0 000

at Simmons Bank FieldPine Bluff, AR

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (TBD): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UCA UAPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Central Arkansas Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Alcorn State

Game Five – Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1–2) vs Alcorn State Braves (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions 0 0 000
Braves 0 0 000

at Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • TV announcers: TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UAPB ALCN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Alcorn State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Prairie View A&M

Game Six – Prairie View A&M Panthers (2–4) vs Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1–4) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 0 000
Golden Lions 0 0 000

at Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, AR

  • Date: Friday October 11, 2024
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m.
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics PV UAPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Prairie View A&M Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Grambling State

Game Seven – Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (2–4) at Grambling State Tigers (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions 0 0 000
Tigers 0 0 000

at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, Grambling, LA

  • Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • TV: HBCU Go
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UAPB GRAM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Grambling State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Mississippi Valley State

Game Eight – Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0–7) vs Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (2–5) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Delta Devils 0 0 000
Golden Lions 0 0 000

at Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, AR

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM CST
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MVSU UAPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Mississippi Valley State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Jackson State

Game Nine – Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (3–5) vs Jackson State Tigers (6–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions 0 0 000
Tigers 0 0 000

at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UAPB JKST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Jackson State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Alabama A&M

Game Ten – Alabama A&M Bulldogs (3–5) vs Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (3–6) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 0 0 000
Golden Lions 0 0 000

at Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, AR

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM CST
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics AAMU UAPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama A&M Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Southern

Game Eleven – Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (3–7) vs Southern Jaguars (6–4) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions 0 0 000
Jaguars 0 0 000

at A. W. Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • TV announcers: TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UAPB SOU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Southern Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Texas Southern

Game Twelve – Texas Southern Tigers (4–6) vs Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (3–8) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers 0 0 000
Golden Lions 0 0 000

at Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, AR

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics TXSO UAPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas Southern Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. ^ Kelley, Kevin (January 25, 2024). "Arkansas-Pine Bluff announces 2024 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Spearman, Tanner (January 24, 2024). "SWAC announces UAPB's slate for conference play". The Pine Bluff Commercial. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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