Southern University defeats Prairie View A&M for first SWAC win

Southern University secured its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory of the season by defeating the defending champion Prairie View A&M 28-14. The win marks the first Division I head coaching victory for Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.

After trailing 14-7 in the third quarter, Southern scored 21 unanswered points. Quarterback Christian Johnson connected with wide receiver Damien Henderson for two touchdown passes, including a 69-yard reception. Running back Trey Holly provided a critical scoring drive with a 30-yard touchdown run to put the Jaguars ahead 21-14.

The victory was sealed by defensive back Herman Brister III, who returned an interception 46 yards for a touchdown with 51 seconds remaining in the game. Southern finished the contest with 389 total yards of offense and held Prairie View A&M scoreless in the fourth quarter.