The Cougars scored both their touchdowns in the fourth quarter. QB Ashton Pannell threw the first of his two touchdown passes to Tre' Hartwell, a three-yard scoring pass that completed a nine-play, 50-yard drive.

Following a fumbled kickoff return by the Aggies that was recovered by CSU's Vernon Cole, Chicago State scored again. The Cougars drove 38 yards to pay dirt, as
Pannell threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Develle Barksdale for the final score of the game.

LB Armani Itote led the Chicago State defense with 10 tackles, including 3.0 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss.

The Cougars return to action Saturday at Lindenwood at 2 p.m. on ESPN+.