HOUSTON - Jackson State is under investigation by the Southwestern Athletic Conference regarding an allegation that the Tigers coaches and players had access to

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference and Jackson State Athletics have both released a statement regarding JSU football allegedly stealing practice film from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference opened an investigation into the Jackson State football team on Friday, stating that players and coaches had access to Arkansas Pine Bluff's game-week practice film before their Nov.

According to a report by ESPN, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) opened an investigation into an allegation that Jackson State University (JSU) football players and coaches had access to game-week practice film of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (UAPB).

The allegations against JSU reportedly came to light on Oct. 31, two days before the game. Jackson State defeated Arkansas Pine-Bluff 41-3.

A UAPB player informed the coaching staff that he was told by a Jackson State player that Tigers defensive players were in their team facility watching practice film of UAPB ahead of their matchup earlier this month,

Jackson State crushed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41–3 at home—seemingly clearing another hurdle on its way to a SWAC East division title. However, allegations have emerged that the victory may not have been what it seemed.

The SWAC is looking into allegations that Jackson State football received access to Arkansas-Pine Bluff practice film before the two teams played.