PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — In an exciting non-conference matchup on Saturday, Prairie View A&M emerged victorious against Texas A&M-Commerce with a final score of 34-27. Quarterback Jaden Johnson shone bright, throwing for three touchdown passes, while James Burns contributed significantly to the team’s success by accumulating 215 total yards and scoring three touchdowns.

The game kicked off with Johnson connecting with Shemar Savage on a 14-yard touchdown pass, setting the tone early. Texas A&M-Commerce struggled on their first possession, turning the ball over on downs after just five plays. Johnson capitalized on this opportunity, launching a spectacular 59-yard touchdown throw to Burns, quickly extending the lead to 14-0.

As the first quarter continued, Luke Jackson managed to get Texas A&M-Commerce on the scoreboard with a 35-yard field goal. However, Burns retaliated with a stunning 76-yard touchdown run, increasing Prairie View A&M’s lead to 21-3 with just a little over three minutes left in the quarter. In the latter stages of the game, Johnson and Burns teamed up once more, this time for an 80-yard touchdown pass, bringing the score to 31-6.

Burns showcased his versatility during the game, amassing two receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to his impressive 76-yard touchdown run. Johnson finished the night with a total of 236 passing yards.

Texas A&M-Commerce attempted a comeback with backup quarterback Will Madonna entering the game. Madonna delivered a strong performance, passing for 178 yards and two touchdown throws. He even managed to score on a 1-yard run with just 37 seconds remaining, closing the gap on the scoreboard. However, Prairie View A&M successfully recovered the onside kick attempt, sealing their victory.

With this win, Prairie View A&M improved to a record of 3-5, while Texas A&M-Commerce fell to 1-7 in the season. This matchup marked the first contest between these two teams in half a century, adding an intriguing historical element to the game.