The Jaguars upset the Sun Belt title favorites with a huge performance from their redshirt freshman quarterback
It's been an odd start to the season for South Alabama, now under the direction of former Houston head coach Major Applewhite. However, they put together a complete performance on Thursday night to beat Sun Belt title favorites Appalachian State 48-14 and move to 2-2 overall. The win also gives the Jaguars a 1-0 start to conference play.
The win also comes a week after setting an FBS record with 87 points scored against FCS foe Northwestern State in their first victory of the season. Redshirt freshman quarterback Gio Lopez was the primary spark in the Jaguars win, showcasing his dual-threat abilities throughout. Lopez finished with three total touchdowns, two passing and one rushing. He completed 16 of 24 passes for 154 yards and rushed for 105 yards on seven carries, including a 50-yard dash into Mountaineer territory and a 31-yard touchdown scamper.
Defensively, junior cornerback Jordan Scruggs returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Jags also forced and recovered a fumble in the win.PODCAST: What Now For The Pac-12 and Mountain West? Realignment RoundtableJoe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.
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