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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 (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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Australian native Jack Brooks contributing early as South Alabama’s starting punter

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Some of the most overlooked players on a football team are the punters and kickers. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they have a reliable punter from an abnormal place. Freshman punter Jack Brooks is looking to help the Jaguars win big games this season. He looks to do in his first season away from his home in New South … Continue reading Australian native Jack Brooks contributing early as South Alabama’s starting punter

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South Alabama (1-3) finish out tough non-conference schedule with a 35-3 loss to UAB

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Saturday, the South Alabama Jaguars football had one final test before they started Sun Belt Conference play in week five. The Jaguars traveled to face the UAB Blazers who were looking to become more efficient on offense. The Jaguars were looking to finish out their tough non-conference with a win, but lost to the UAB Blazers (3-0) with … Continue reading South Alabama (1-3) finish out tough non-conference schedule with a 35-3 loss to UAB

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South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) travel to face the UAB Blazers (2-0) on Saturday

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) will take on their second away game this Saturday just one week before they start Sun Belt Conference play. The Jaguars will be facing off against the UAB Blazers (2-0), who have surpassed many obstacles to get to where they are now. In December 2nd of 2014, the Blazers had their football program, along … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) travel to face the UAB Blazers (2-0) on Saturday

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Memphis Tigers (3-0) dominate South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) 42-6

By: Micheal Hanich | Sports Editor The tough non-conference schedule for the South Alabama Jaguars football team continued last Saturday when they hosted the Memphis Tigers. For the Jaguars to win a big game, they had to win the little battles they have been playing against so far in this short season. Even though the Jaguars held a tough Tigers team through a good margin … Continue reading Memphis Tigers (3-0) dominate South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) 42-6

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South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) host a dangerous Memphis Tigers (2-0) team

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) continue their brutal non-conference schedule by hosting a potentially dangerous Memphis Tigers (2-0) team. This Tigers team made an early impression to the College Football nation when they beat the Ole Miss Rebels from the SEC with a 15-10 score. Jaguars head coach Steve Campbell and his team are not fazed by anything the … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) host a dangerous Memphis Tigers (2-0) team

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South Alabama gets a 37-14 win in their home-opener against Jackson State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Martyce Allen | Web Editor Week two was a rebound week for most teams in all College Football. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they were looking to get back on the winning side of the spectrum against the FCS-level Jackson State Tigers. They tried to throw the Jaguars off with a huge change of their offensive and … Continue reading South Alabama gets a 37-14 win in their home-opener against Jackson State

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Jaguars players and coaches talk about the final preparations for Jackson State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers last Saturday was not the start the South Alabama Jaguars wanted for the 2019 College Football season. This was despite a close 35-21 score than what the experts were to believe. The Jaguars encountered many positive goals in the game against Nebraska but not enough to secure an upset. Even with the 0-1 … Continue reading Jaguars players and coaches talk about the final preparations for Jackson State

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South Alabama receives donation from Hargrove towards new on-campus football stadium

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The University of South Alabama is one step closer to finishing their home football stadium. On Tuesday, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors donated $1.5 million towards constructing and renovating of the Hancock Whitney Stadium that is projected to finish before the Fall of 2020 on campus. Jaguars athletic director Joel Erdmann presented the gift of the donation while school president, … Continue reading South Alabama receives donation from Hargrove towards new on-campus football stadium

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Jaguars look to rebound with home-opener against Jackson State Tigers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Week one of the 2019 College Football season has concluded. There is still much to figure out with every team. The South Alabama Jaguars (0-1) went into Lincoln, Nebraska to face the #24 Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) with a determined mindset to win. The Jaguars were 35.5-point underdogs to a team whose offense was supposed to be one of the … Continue reading Jaguars look to rebound with home-opener against Jackson State Tigers

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