LORMAN, Miss. — Fred McNair was back at the place where he made his name for the first time since 2023.

In his first time facing the Braves as a rival, his Southern team lost 35-17Saturday at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium. This was the Jaguars' eighth straight loss of the season and seventh decided by at least 18 points

Southern (1-9, 0-6 SWAC) was led by quarterback Ashton Strother, who completed 14 of 31 passes for 168 yards and no touchdowns. Wide receiver Darren Morris had five receptions for 81 yards.

Alcorn State (4-6, 3-3) has won three straight games after starting the year 0-5.

Fresman running back Armariyan Asberry was the first running back the Jaguars used. On his second carry, he found a gap and ran 20 yards up the middle.

The opening drive remained promising thanks t

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