Saturday night at Thorne Stadium could see Texas Southern snap its recent slump with back‑to‑back wins against a Grambling State squad that’s looking to rebound from a heavy loss.
Key points
- Texas Southern aims to secure consecutive wins after ending a five‑game losing streak.
- Grambling State seeks to rebound from a lopsided loss while trying to close the recent one‑score gap in the series.
- The game will be available on SWAC TV and 90.9 FM, with commentary by Devan Wade and Lary Hale.
Texas Southern University (2‑5, 1‑3 SWAC) will host Grambling State (4‑3, 2‑2) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the second of three straight home games, with the matchup slated for SWAC TV and a live radio simulcast on 90.9 FM featuring Devan Wade and Lary Hale.
The Tigers entered the contest fresh off a walk‑off victory over Southern that ended a five‑game skid and marked the program’s first one‑score win of the season, suggesting momentum could be on their side.
Recent form of the Tigers
Grambling State, meanwhile, rebounded from a 61‑31 defeat at Alabama A&M last week, a game that saw the team surrender 158 points over three weeks despite winning two of those contests.
Historically, Grambling leads the all‑time series 10‑6, but the Tigers have lost the past two meetings, both decided by a single score, underscoring the competitive balance between the two SWAC programs.
Series history and stakes
Fans can watch the game on SWAC TV, while radio listeners can tune in to 90.9 FM for play‑by‑play commentary. The contest is part of Texas Southern’s 2026 schedule, which includes upcoming matchups against Alabama State, Alabama A&M and Arkansas‑Pine Bluff.
Reader questions
When and where is the Texas Southern vs Grambling State football game?
The game is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Thorne Stadium in Houston.
How can I watch the game live?
The matchup will be broadcast on SWAC TV and streamed through the network’s online platforms; a radio simulcast is also available on 90.9 FM.
What are the recent results for both teams?
Texas Southern won a walk‑off game against Southern, ending a five‑game skid, while Grambling State lost 61‑31 to Alabama A&M but has won two of its last three games.
Source: houstonchronicle.com
