Jackson State has its own Rocky Balboa in Santee Marshall.
Marshall, a junior running back from New Orleans, broke out in his Jackson State debut against Alabama A&M. Playing in a college game for the first time since 2018, Marshall ran 19 times for 126 yards and a touchdown. He rushed for 120 of those yards in the first half after Greg Williams, who was already the third-string running back, went down on Jackson State's first play from scrimmage.
Marshall didn't just make the best of his opportunity. Marshall made his opportunity.
His is a story of confidence and refusal to accept anything other than the dream outcome.