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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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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Alabama State Rallies Past Southern, 30-17, in Inaugural Birmingham Football Classic

Brandon King

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama State opened the 2026 football season with a statement, rallying from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Southern University 30-17 in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic at historic Legion Field on Saturday. The Hornets entered the season ranked No. 4 in the preseason Black College Football Poll after going 10-2 in 2025, while Southern was beginning a new era under Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. (https://www.wsfa.com⁠) Southern controlled much of the first half. Mike Franklin opened the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run, and…

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Kelby Givens Returns to Southern for Final Season Following NCAA Eligibility Ruling

Brandon King

Southern University received one of the biggest offseason boosts in the FCS as All-American defensive end Kelby Givens announced he will return to the Jaguars for one final season after a federal court ruling granted an additional year of eligibility to athletes from the high school class of 2022. The decision keeps one of the nation’s premier defensive playmakers in Baton Rouge and immediately strengthens a Southern defense expected to contend for a SWAC championship. Since arriving on campus, Givens has built one of the most impressive résumés in the…

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Southern v Alabama State moved to Legion Field

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The City of Birmingham is set to host a marquee football matchup at historic Legion Field during the 2026 season, following approval from the Birmingham City Council. The event will feature a highly anticipated clash between the Southern Jaguars and the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 29th. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed appreciation for the council’s support, noting the city’s continued rise as a destination for major sporting events. He also emphasized that hosting this game represents a significant achievement not only…

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Virginia Tech commit flips to Southern

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Marshall Faulk and Southern University made another splash in recruiting when they flipped to Isaiah Pina from Virginia Tech.  Pina , is rated a three-star prospect coming out of South Lake High School, where he recorded 32 receptions for 568 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also was a standout on the South Lake basketball team where the PF/C may have posted per game averages of 19.0 points and 10.7 rebounds 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks The 6-6 225-pound Pina had offers from UNLV, Southern Miss, Jackson State, Sacramento State, The…

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