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‘He’s in the Best Shape of His Life’: Trey Holly Reaches 1,000-Yard Milestone for Southern

Brandon King

“He’s in the best shape of his life.” That assessment from Southern head coach Marshall Faulk speaks volumes about the transformation of running back Trey Holly. The redshirt junior is putting together a standout 2026 campaign, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards with three regular-season games remaining. Holly’s milestone marks a significant moment for Southern football. He is the program’s first running back to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season since Herbert Edwards accomplished the feat in 2017. “You have to be willing to take whatever they’re gonna give you in…

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Southern Head Coach Marshall Faulk Opens Up About Living With Parkinson’s Disease

Brandon King

“Life doesn’t have to stop. This isn’t a death sentence,” Faulk said. In a candid discussion shared by @LAFirstNews, Faulk opened up about his diagnosis and what living with the neurological condition has been like. Faulk explained that he takes medication and remains optimistic about his future, saying he likely will not display obvious symptoms to the naked eye and expects to live a full life. His message offers encouragement to others navigating a Parkinson’s diagnosis, emphasizing that the condition does not mean life and personal ambitions have to come…

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Texas Southern Stuns Southern With Last-Second 46-Yard Field Goal, Wins 24-21

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image via Andrew McCray HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Southern delivered a dramatic finish on Saturday, defeating Southern University 24-21 on Miguel Arana’s 46-yard field goal as time expired. After surrendering the opening touchdown, the Tigers built a 21-7 lead behind three rushing touchdowns before Southern rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Texas Southern then put together a decisive final drive, covering 36 yards in 10 plays to set up Arana’s game-winning kick. The victory gave Texas Southern a thrilling finish in the rivalry matchup, while Southern was…

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Southern University Head Coach Marshall Faulk Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Brandon King

Marshall Faulk, one of the most accomplished running backs in NFL history, is currently serving as the head football coach at Southern University, where he is leading the Jaguars through his first season at the helm. Faulk announced his diagnosis during an appearance on a medical podcast. He said he initially noticed something was awry when he experienced issues with his hand while golfing. The Hall of Famer said that he was focusing on upping his activity level and managing his symptoms. The diagnosis marks a significant personal development for…

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Southern Rallies Past Prairie View A&M 28-14 Behind Herman Brister III’s Pick-Six and Damien Henderson Jr.’s Breakout Game

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inage via Chris Barber Southern University delivered a clutch performance on both sides of the football, rallying to defeat Prairie View A&M 28-14 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Jaguars (3-4, 1-2 SWAC) scored 21 unanswered points after trailing 14-7, using explosive passing plays, a powerful fourth-quarter rushing attack and a game-sealing defensive touchdown to secure the victory. Damien Henderson Jr. hauled in two touchdown receptions for 115 yards, Trey Holly rushed for 121 yards and the go-ahead touchdown, and Herman Brister III delivered a standout defensive performance with 10…

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UAPB TAKES IT TO SOUTHERN, 41-10

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BATON ROUGE, La. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff didn’t just spoil Southern University’s homecoming. The Golden Lions took over. UAPB erased an early 10-7 deficit and scored 34 unanswered points, rolling past Southern 41-10 Saturday night at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Southern entered the game looking to protect home turf, but UAPB completely flipped the script after the first quarter. The Golden Lions scored in every quarter after the opening frame and shut Southern out over the final three quarters. (UA Pine Bluff Athletics⁠) 🦁 GARRISON DAVIS PUT…

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Marshall Faulk Responds to UAPB Coach Alonzo Hampton’s Homecoming Comments

Brandon King

Southern head coach Marshall Faulk has responded to UAPB head coach Alonzo Hampton’s comments surrounding Pine Bluff being selected as the Jaguars’ homecoming opponent. And Hampton’s point wasn’t simply about using homecoming as motivation. It was about what being selected as someone else’s homecoming opponent says about how that program views UAPB. Hampton pointed to UAPB repeatedly being picked near the bottom of the SWAC preseason projections and the Golden Lions’ history of appearing on opponents’ homecoming schedules. “When you sign up people for homecoming, I think you probably got…

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Marshall Faulk Says Southern Is Forming the Wrong Kind of Identity After Jackson State Loss

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Marshall Faulk isn’t just concerned about Southern’s latest loss — he’s concerned about what the Jaguars are becoming. After Southern fell 35-17 to Jackson State in Saturday’s BoomBox Classic, first-year head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk said his team is beginning to form the wrong kind of identity. Jackson State jumped out to a 28-9 halftime lead and ultimately extended its winning streak over Southern to eight consecutive games. The Tigers finished with 355 total yards, while Nate Blount IV rushed for 135 yards and two…

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Jackson State Rolls Past Southern 35-17, Extends Winning Streak to Eight

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JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State opened Southwestern Athletic Conference play with another statement in one of the SWAC’s biggest rivalries. The Tigers defeated Southern 35-17 Saturday night at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, improving to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play while extending their winning streak against the Jaguars to eight consecutive games. Southern dropped to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play. Jackson State controlled the game early, building a 28-9 halftime advantage before Southern made a late push in the third quarter. The Tigers’ defense then shut the…

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No. 22 Houston Runs Wild, Blasts Southern 77-6

Brandon King

HOUSTON — Southern University endured a long night at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, falling to No. 22 Houston 77-6 as the Cougars dominated from the opening quarter through the final whistle. Houston scored touchdowns on each of its first 11 possessions and produced 591 total yards, including 388 rushing yards. Southern managed just 121 total yards and four first downs.  The 71-point defeat marked Houston’s largest margin of victory since a 95-21 win over SMU in 1989.  Final Score Team 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Southern 0 0 6 0…

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