Jackson throws two touchdowns as North Little Rock shuts out Bryant

North Little Rock 21, Bryant 0

October 30, 2026

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Robert Jackson threw two touchdown passes and Christian Reeves added a one-yard scoring run as North Little Rock (8-1, 5-1) shut out Bryant (4-5, 4-2) 21-0 Friday night.

The Charging Wildcats scored in each of the first three quarters and stopped Bryant on fourth down with 4:06 remaining to preserve the shutout. Bryant reached the North Little Rock 37 on its final possession, but Kyler Shelby’s last four passes fell incomplete. Shelby was hit as he released the fourth-down throw.

Reeves helped create the opening score with a punt return that carried North Little Rock deep into Bryant territory. Jackson needed only one play from the 8, faking a handoff before finding Jamir Lee over the middle for a touchdown with 7:05 remaining in the first quarter.

North Little Rock’s defense protected that lead. Johnathan Taylor sacked Shelby during the first quarter, and Carlos Zamora intercepted a pass in the end zone during the second. The interception stopped a Bryant possession that had begun after Malik Shipp picked off a deflected Jackson pass.

The Charging Wildcats struck again late in the half. Jackson rolled left and found Lee for a third-and-two conversion into Bryant territory, then connected with Devin Harris for a 45-yard touchdown pass. The successful extra point made it 14-0 with approximately 35 seconds remaining.

Bryant’s Terriun Jones intercepted two passes in the second half. Quinterious Waller tipped the first before Jones secured it. A penalty on the return reduced the benefit of Jones’ fourth-quarter interception, and Bryant could not turn either takeaway into points.

North Little Rock extended its lead late in the third quarter. Jackson kept the ball on third-and-three and reached the Bryant 1. Reeves took a pitch and powered into the end zone with 2:49 remaining. The extra point completed the scoring.

After its final defensive stop, North Little Rock used a first-down run by Jeremiah Buckner to help exhaust the clock before kneeling out the victory.

Scoring Summary

First quarter

7:05 — North Little Rock: Jamir Lee eight-yard pass from Robert Jackson (kick good). North Little Rock 7, Bryant 0.

Second quarter

Approximately 0:35 — North Little Rock: Devin Harris 45-yard pass from Robert Jackson (kick good). North Little Rock 14, Bryant 0.

Third quarter

2:49 — North Little Rock: Christian Reeves one-yard run (kick good). North Little Rock 21, Bryant 0.

All scoring included. The second-quarter scoring time is approximate as announced; kickers are not assigned.

Players Who Stood Out

Robert Jackson, North Little Rock — Touchdown passes of eight yards to Lee and 45 yards to Harris; third-down run to the 1 set up Reeves’ touchdown.

Christian Reeves, North Little Rock — One-yard touchdown run and a punt return that set up the opening touchdown.

Jamir Lee, North Little Rock — Eight-yard touchdown catch; third-and-two reception helped set up the second touchdown.

Devin Harris, North Little Rock — 45-yard touchdown reception late in the first half.

Carlos Zamora, North Little Rock — Second-quarter interception in the end zone.

Johnathan Taylor, North Little Rock — First-quarter sack of Kyler Shelby.

Jeremiah Buckner, North Little Rock — Late first-down run helped North Little Rock run out the clock.

Terriun Jones, Bryant — Two second-half interceptions.

Malik Shipp, Bryant — Second-quarter interception on a deflected pass.

Quinterious Waller, Bryant — Tipped the pass that Jones intercepted in the third quarter.