Southern University’s football team suffered a tough 45-14 loss to Bethune-Cookman, compounded by injuries to key contributors. With multiple starters sidelined or hurt, the Jaguars drop to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in SWAC play.

In the annual Gulf Coast Challenge, Jackson State continues to outshine the competition, prompting calls to rename the event in the Tigers’ honor. The game against Alabama A&M Bulldogs has become an eagerly anticipated showdown, with Jackson State’s success dominating the conversation.