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South Alabama football opens as a three-point favor over Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After not playing for more than three weeks, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) will be back in Hancock Whitney Stadium this Saturday as they start Sun Belt Conference play against the Texas State Bobcats (1-4; 1-1 in Sun Belt play). Last year, the Jaguars traveled to San Marcos, Texas, as they lost 30-28 in quarterback Desmond Trotter’s first-ever start … Continue reading South Alabama football opens as a three-point favor over Texas State

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South Alabama Confident in Retaining Football Game with the Troy Trojans

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photo by: Lauren Barksdale | Photographer On Sept. 29, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) postponed the ninth annual ‘Battle for the Belt’ matchup with their in-state rivals Troy Trojans (1-1) due to COVID-19 concerns. The official announcement from the football program’s official announcement said it was a precautionary measure due to their student-athletes’ limited availability. The game between the … Continue reading South Alabama Confident in Retaining Football Game with the Troy Trojans

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South Alabama loses to the UAB Blazers 42-10 at home

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Lauren Barksdale | Photographer After an extended break in a bye-week in week three, the South Alabama Jaguars were back in action against the UAB Blazers on Thursday night in Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Jaguars were looking to get revenge on the Blazers after their loss last season in Birmingham with a 35-3 score. While there were … Continue reading South Alabama loses to the UAB Blazers 42-10 at home

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Jaguars Football to host the UAB Blazers on primetime Thursday night

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) are back in action this Thursday night after having the week off. The Jaguars will host the UAB Blazers (1-1) for their final non-conference of the season. Last season, the Jaguars traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, for the first-ever meeting between the teams as the Blazers crushed the Jags with a 35-3 score. This Thursday, … Continue reading Jaguars Football to host the UAB Blazers on primetime Thursday night

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Jaguars blow big lead against Tulane in first game in Hancock Whitney Stadium

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Saturday was a special night for the South Alabama Jaguars football program and the fans. History was made as the Jaguars hosted the Tulane Green Wave in their first-ever game in Hancock Whitney Stadium, their new on-campus stadium. The Jaguar started the game off with a strong lead but were unable to finish the fourth quarter as they … Continue reading Jaguars blow big lead against Tulane in first game in Hancock Whitney Stadium

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USA Makes Huge Statement by Shocking Southern Miss 32-21

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Week one was a new start for the South Alabama Jaguars as they traveled to Hattiesburg to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Last Thursday was a huge statement for fans, the opponents, and to themselves as the Jaguars shocked the Golden Eagles 32-21. The Jaguars snapped a 15-game road game losing streak as well as account for … Continue reading USA Makes Huge Statement by Shocking Southern Miss 32-21

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Jaguars travel to Southern Miss for the first game of 2020 College Football season

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This year has been difficult for everyone, especially in the world of sports, but there will be some definition of normal returning as college football for the South Alabama Jaguars starts back this Thursday. The Jaguars will be traveling to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a pivotal non-conference matchup. The game will be televised … Continue reading Jaguars travel to Southern Miss for the first game of 2020 College Football season

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Two Jaguars Selected For Top Watchlist of 2021 Senior Bowl

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This semester, college football is going as planned for multiple teams including the South Alabama Jaguars. This season will be a big season for the Jaguars as a team but there it is a big opportunity for two individuals in their final season. Long-time starters in wide receiver Kawaan Baker and outside linebacker Riley Cole were named by the … Continue reading Two Jaguars Selected For Top Watchlist of 2021 Senior Bowl

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USA adjusts 2020 Football Schedule and Gameday Procedures

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Each day more conferences and teams make their decisions on the upcoming 2020 college football season because of COVID-19. Most of the power five conferences like the SEC and the Big Ten are making teams play conference-only games with ten games. Other conferences like the Sun Belt Conference are looking to keep their 12-game format. The South Alabama Jaguars … Continue reading USA adjusts 2020 Football Schedule and Gameday Procedures

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Jaguars left scrambling to find home-opener for 2020

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It has been a difficult year for the entire world. The sports world is no exception with all sports of little leagues to the professional taking a serious postponement to cancelations. With some sports trying to take off in the best way they can, the NCAA and its conference are taking every measure they can to ensure the participant’s … Continue reading Jaguars left scrambling to find home-opener for 2020

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2020 South Alabama Jaguars football season preview – Special Teams

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Special teams are an area of the team that is often overlooked by fans and most media. The South Alabama Jaguars football team played their worst season in program history this past year. The special teams were the least of their problems but took some of the bulk as a result of a 2-10 season (1-7 in Sun Belt … Continue reading 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football season preview – Special Teams

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2020 South Alabama Jaguars football season preview – Defense

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The term ‘defense wins championships’ is a real phrase that has significant meaning for a position group that gets often overlooked because of the offense. For the South Alabama Jaguars (2-10; 1-7 in Sun Belt Conference play), they have much work to do in the remaining offseason to build a potential conference championship program. The program is looking to … Continue reading 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football season preview – Defense

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