South Alabama Jaguars Set Scoring Record

South Alabama Jaguars achieved a historic 87-10 victory over Northwestern State, setting a new Sun Belt Conference record for points scored in a game and marking the highest score by an FBS team since 1991. The Jaguars, led by quarterback Gio Lopez, who completed 15 of 19 passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns, dominated from the start, scoring a 62-yard punt return touchdown within the first two minutes. Despite a brief response from Northwestern State, South Alabama extended their lead to 52-10 by halftime and continued to score effortlessly throughout the game, accumulating 620 total yards of offense. Fluff Bothwell and Kentrel Bullock combined for 245 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while the Jaguars' defense contributed with four turnovers, including a pick-six. The game was notably shortened to six minutes in the fourth quarter due to the lopsided score. This win marks Major Applewhite's first victory as the head coach of South Alabama.