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Jackson State Hail Mary Against FAMU Could be Play of the Year[Video]

ByCaleb Calhoun

The play of the year for college football might not be from an FBS game. It could be from a game involving two HBCU schools.

A Jackson State Hail Mary to beat Florida A&M 22-17 took place Saturday night and initially went unnoticed by the college football world.

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Down 17-16, Jackson State quarterback LaMontiez Ivy threw a 50-yard prayer up to DeSean McKenzie with a second left. The prayer was answered after at least a couple of tips.

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