Southern is in a very different position entering the 52nd Bayou Classic compared to last year.

When the Jaguars arrived to play Grambling last season, they already sealed their Southwestern Athletic Conference West Division crown. This time around, Southern (1-10, 0-7 SWAC) never approached contention for postseason play.

Last year, the program was under the stewardship of first-year coach Terrence Graves , who earned the job after assuming an interim tag before the 50th Bayou Classic, which he won along with the 51st. In 2025, the team will be led by interim coach Fred McNair, who will lead the Jaguars for a fifth game when they face Grambling (7-4, 4-3) at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Caesars Superdome.

Despite the contrasting situations of back-to-back years, one thing remains unchange

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