Southern football fell to Alabama 30-8 on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Here's our main takeaways from the game:

Southern’s ball pressure on defense was back

The Jaguars’ defensive line looked back to being the most impressive unit on defense, like it was last season. The first play of the game was a sack by linebacker Mike Jones on Alabama State’s quarterback. Southern's edge pressure made Body force tight-window throws. These moments showed up on third downs and were why the Jaguars were able to keep the opponent from getting a touchdown until the 8:57 mark of the third quarter.

The passing game regressed

Cam’Ron McCoy is admirably filling in for Jalen Woods, who is in concussion protocol. However, the Jackson State transfer hasn’t been able to replicate his fellow quarterback's

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