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In what could be Southern football’s darkest moment of 2026, the lights went out vs. No. 22 Houston
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (621+ words) HOUSTON — No. 22 Houston was humming. The Big 12 team was in the process of burying Southern at TDECU Stadium on Saturday. When coach Marshall Faulk’s team trailed 42-0 with a couple of minutes left before halftime, the overhead lights went out, making…...
LSU nearly nipped by La. Tech in trap game, then escapes ahead of much-anticipated Ole Miss trip
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (815+ words) If Week 2 versus Louisiana Tech was a trap game, LSU’s figurative fingernails were as purple as its uniforms by halftime. A mess of turnovers, penalties and a sluggish running game had the Tigers behind the chains or flipping them around…...
LSU vs. Louisiana Tech: Score, live updates from a Week 2 game in Tiger Stadium
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (228+ words) LSU starting QB Sam Leavitt (10) throws passes in warmups before the start of LSU’s game vs Clemson Saturday in LSU’s Tiger Stadium. LSU football plays host to Louisiana Tech at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in a non-conference battle between two teams…...
The winner of Prairieville-Ponchatoula got strong defensive efforts early and late
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (533+ words) Prairieville coach Michael Schmitt. Southside High School vs Prairieville High School in Division 1 (non-select) Bi-District football playoff game. The game was on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Southside High School in Youngsville, La. The Prairieville defense already had a starring role in…...
A freshman quarterback shined in the Madison Prep-University High game
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (499+ words) University High did all it could, but no one on the Cubs’ defense had an answer for Madison Prep quarterback Jacobe Shannon. The freshman spun around defenders, connected on deep throws, and kept drives alive all game long. Shannon was…...
LSU, SEC back off + LSU-La. Tech preview | LSU | theadvocate.com
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (216+ words) The SEC's threat of expelling LSU from the conference appears to have dissipated, with both sides backing off. Having said that, our LSU Insiders are not sure this situation is over and will discuss the possible ways it could go…...
Lafayette High now has star running back, but offensive line still key to success
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (443+ words) Lafayette High weight end Hayes Swain (48) makes a catch again Cecilia defender Frandy Frank, Jr. (2) during their game in the 74th Annual Kiwanis Jamboree at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Lafayette, La.. When a team rushes for…...
Southern’s next test is against an AP-ranked team. Here’s how Marshall Faulk views the matchup.
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (327+ words) After Marshall Faulk earned his first coaching win last weekend, he now has to prepare for the toughest opponent on Southern’s schedule. The Jaguars will face No. 23 Houston (1-0) at TDECU Stadium in Houston on Saturday. They are currently 50.5-point underdogs…...
Who was the best high school football player in Acadiana in Week 1? Vote now.
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (199+ words) theadvocate.com Erath's Landon DeRouen (11) breaks a tackle during the Bobcats' road win over Vermilion Catholic on Friday. Week 1 of the high school football season provided some impressive statistical showings across the Acadiana area. Here's your chance to make your…...
Southern football credits defense for the spark it needed and the Go-Go offense is taking shape
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (410+ words) Quarterback Christian Johnson didn’t want to credit the offense for giving Southern its spark right before halftime. The Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College transfer said the honor for invigorating the team in its 34-15 win over Kentucky State fell on the defense…...