Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLANDSouthern defensive back Johnathan Mack, right, tackles Alcorn State quarterback John Gibbs during a game earlier this season. Mack, who missed practice time this week, could return to the lineup for Saturday's game against Prairie View.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Southern wide receiver Mike Berry (80) catches a pass next to Braves defensive back Jacques Caldwell (15).

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLANDSouthern running back Jerry Joseph breaks through the pack for a gain Saturday against Alcorn State on Saturday in Lorman, Miss.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Braves quarterback John Gibbs (3) pushes past Southern defensive back Levi Jackson (22).

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Southern University senior cheerleader Jarryd Ford waves the SU flag as the band plays the alma mater at the end of the game.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Southern defensive back Levi Jackson (22) tackles Braves quarterback John Gibbs (3) as he approaches the end zone.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Former Southern University head football coach Stump Mitchell watches the game against Alcorn State from the stands at the 50-yard-line.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Southern University interim head football coach Dawson Odums, center, paces during the game.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Former Southern University head football coach Stump Mitchell watches the game against Alcorn State from the stands at the 50-yard-line.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Braves running back Joe Price (6) brings in the ball for a touchdown against Southern.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER McCLELLANDSouthern wide reciever Mike Berry catches a TD pass against Alcorn State.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Southern wide receiver Lee Doss (2) is forced backwards after the extra-points kick was blocked by Alcorn State.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Southern takes down Braves quarterback John Gibbs (3).

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER McCLELLANDAlcorn State defensive back Casey Freeman intercepts a pass intended for Southern wide receiver Lee Doss near the end zone on Saturday in Lorman, Miss.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- Former Southern University head football coach Stump Mitchell watches the game against Alcorn State from the stands at the 50-yard-line.

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLANDAlcorn State quarterback Jordan Payne (7) lands in the end zone, scoring the winning touch down in the fourth quarter of the Braves' 20-17 win over Southern in Spinks-Casem Stadium in Lorman, Miss.