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Jags’ Football lose final road of 2019 to Georgia State 28-15

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Just one final road game was left for the South Alabama Jaguars football team as they traveled to face the Georgia State Panthers in Atlanta. The Jaguars wanted to continue to develop their offense that has experienced changes in players and formations. South had a chance to experience significant improvement against a Panthers’ defense that was ranked 125th in … Continue reading Jags’ Football lose final road of 2019 to Georgia State 28-15

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Jaguars fight to the end in 37-27 loss to Louisiana Ragin Cajuns

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor With three weeks left in the 2019 College Football season, the South Alabama Jaguars faced a three-game lineup of some of the best Sun Belt Conference teams. Last Saturday, the Jaguars hosted one of the most established rushing offenses in the nation against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. The Jags were the more efficient team on offense and defense than … Continue reading Jaguars fight to the end in 37-27 loss to Louisiana Ragin Cajuns

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Jaguars football team lose heartbreaker at Texas State 30-28

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After coming off the longest bye-week of their season, the South Alabama Jaguars were focused on getting their second win of the season when traveled to San Marcos, Texas to face the Texas State Bobcats. There were high spirits that progressed through several self-evaluations leading up to Texas State. They even made several changes to the team including the … Continue reading Jaguars football team lose heartbreaker at Texas State 30-28

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Jaguars football take on Texas State Bobcats to potentially get second win of the season

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After the longest break in between games, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-7; 0-4 in Sun Belt conference play) will be back in action this Saturday when they travel to face the Texas State Bobcats (2-6; 1-3). This season has not been easy for the Jaguars as have not been able to turn things around during games and finish out … Continue reading Jaguars football take on Texas State Bobcats to potentially get second win of the season

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South Alabama football loses to #21 Appalachian State at homecoming

Photos by: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It was homecoming week for the University of South Alabama that concluded with the Jaguars’ toughest task of the season. This past Saturday, the Jaguars had to host undefeated and ranked #21 Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Mountaineers would be the second ranked team faced since week one against the #24 Nebraska Cornhuskers. … Continue reading South Alabama football loses to #21 Appalachian State at homecoming

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Jaguars football to host undefeated Appalachian State Mountaineers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This season has given many tough tasks and matchups to the South Alabama Jaguars (1-6). This Saturday might be their toughest yet as they will host the #21 Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-0). Not only are the Mountaineers the best team in the Sun Belt Conference but they are also the highest ranked opponent the Jaguars have played or likely … Continue reading Jaguars football to host undefeated Appalachian State Mountaineers

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South Alabama Jaguars lose to their rivals Troy Trojans in the Battle for the Belt 37-13

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The eighth annual Battle for the Belt rivalry commenced once again between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Troy Trojans. The Jaguars were not having the season that they wanted halfway through the season but there was hope Wednesday night at Troy. Before last night’s game, the home team was 2-5 in this rivalry. The Jaguars played very well … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars lose to their rivals Troy Trojans in the Battle for the Belt 37-13

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History of the Battle for the Belt Rivalry between South Alabama and Troy

By; Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The eighth annual Battle for the Belt trophy between the South Alabama Jaguars (1-5) and the Troy Trojans (2-3) will take place once again in the middle of the week on October 16th in Troy, Alabama. In the short time of the heated in-state rivalry, the Trojans are currently leading the series 4-3. No program has had a winning … Continue reading History of the Battle for the Belt Rivalry between South Alabama and Troy

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South Alabama Jaguars lose at home 20-17 in double overtime to Georgia Southern

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars came into their home conference game of the season looking to get a good momentum going after their loss to Louisiana-Monroe the week before. Last Thursday was the toughest the Jags played as a ten-point underdog to the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Jaguars had a 17-10 lead with 4:26 left in the game until Georgia … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars lose at home 20-17 in double overtime to Georgia Southern

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South Alabama Jaguars Preparing for Georgia Southern Eagles and the Triple-Option Offense

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Coming off their first conference of the season in a loss at the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 30-17, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) are facing a quick turnaround by hosting the Georgia Southern Eagles (1-3) this Thursday night. Playing in a football game with less than a week of rest and preparation is very tough. The quick turnaround is not the … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars Preparing for Georgia Southern Eagles and the Triple-Option Offense

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South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) loses at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2) 30-17

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor A revitalized South Alabama Jaguars felt good all week preparing for their first Sun Belt Conference at the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks this past Saturday. It was a tough stretch for both teams leading up to the matchup with their tough non-conference schedules. South Alabama started off strong on their first drive with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Cephus Johnson. … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) loses at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2) 30-17

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South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It’s a brand-new season for the South Alabama Jaguars (1-3) as they start Sun Belt Conference play this Saturday. They will travel to face the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (1-2), who also start their conference play this Saturday. The Jaguars have faced a brutal schedule with tough losses to Nebraska, Memphis, and UAB. The Warhawks have also encountered highly difficult non-conferences … Continue reading South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

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