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Southern head coach Roger Cador

Mayor declares Coach Roger Cador Day in honor of College Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:19 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Legendary Southern baseball head coach Roger Cador will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 3.

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Southern Jaguars

Southern releases 2023 football schedule

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:16 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Southern has released its 2023 football schedule as head coach Eric Dooley prepares for his second season leading the Jaguars.

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Southern Men's Basketball

Southern gets ready to face Alcorn State

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:56 AM CST
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By Bria Gremillion
The Southern University Jaguars men’s basketball team is preparing to face off against Alcorn State University for a big game on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Football

National Signing Day

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Student-athletes ink with schools during early signing period

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:47 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
Many student-athletes took advantage of the early signing period to get their paperwork to the schools they plan on attending to continue their playing careers.

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Southern QB BeSean McCray enters transfer portal after 1 season on the Bluff

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
Southern quarterback BeSean McCray has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending one season on the Bluff.

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Pete Richardson selected for induction into Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 12:48 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
Former Southern head football coach Pete Richardson was selected on Thursday, Dec. 8, for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

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Southern struggles early against Jackson St. in SWAC Championship

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
The Southern Jaguars fought hard against the Jackson State Tigers in Mississippi for the SWAC Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, but it wasn't enough.

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5 Jags named to All-SWAC team

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 1:29 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Five Southern Jaguars have been named to the All-SWAC football team, the conference announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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Southern roars to win over Grambling in Bayou Classic

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 4:46 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Southern relied on its defense and a decent ground game to get past Grambling in the Bayou Classic on Saturday, Nov. 26.

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Southern fans gear up for Bayou Classic

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Chris Rosato
Southern fans spent part of their Friday getting some last-minute gear before they made their way to New Orleans for the Bayou Classic.
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Pete Richardson named finalist for Black College Football Hall of Fame

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:32 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Former Southern head football coach Pete Richardson is one of 25 finalists for the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

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Jags get back in win column with dominant win over Miss. Valley

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Kamren Phillips
Some Southern seniors celebrated their last home game in a dominating victory against Mississippi Valley on Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Southern’s offense struggles in loss to FAMU on the road

Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jags fell short to Florida A&M on Saturday, November 5.

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Dooley doesn’t think final score against JSU properly represents actual margin between teams

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Saturday, Oct. 29, was a day to forget for anyone affiliated with Southern University, as the Jaguars suffered a shutout loss to one of their most hated rivals.

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Southern suffers shutout loss to Jackson St. in BoomBox Classic

Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
Southern had a tough day against Jackson State’s top-ranked defense in the BoomBox Classic in Jackson, Miss. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

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SU vs. JSU game could bring record crowds

Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 8:12 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Law enforcement agencies in the Jackson, Mississippi area are preparing for potential record crowds Saturday, Oct. 29.

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Third-party tickets purchased for JSU vs. SU football game will not be honored, JSU says

Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 7:48 AM CDT
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By Perry Robinson
Days before the ‘Boom Box Classic’, Jackson State released a statement announcing any tickets purchased through a third-party such as Ticketmaster, Seat Geek, or StubHub, will not be accepted for the game.

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ESPN’s College GameDay to broadcast in Jackson for SU vs. Jackson State matchup

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
ESPN’s College GameDay has announced the show will broadcast from Jackson, Mississippi for the Southern University versus Jackson State game.

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Southern dominates Virginia Lynchburg for homecoming, 51-7

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The Southern Jaguars celebrated their homecoming dominating against Virginia Lynchburg as they scored early and often in Mumford on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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SWAC announces Southern/Prairie View suspensions, fines after pregame fight

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
SWAC officials announced more than a dozen players from Southern and Prairie View will be suspended after a pregame fight on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Southern WR August Pitre III named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Southern wide receiver August Pitre III was named SWAC Newcomer of the Week for his performance against Alcorn State on Saturday, Oct. 15.

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Southern edges Alcorn St. to take command of SWAC West

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 11:45 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
The Southern Jaguars are in first place in the SWAC West after taking down Alcorn State in A.W. Mumford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15.

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Southern set to play Grambling in NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star Weekend 2023

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
The SWAC game will take place at the University of Utah’s Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City as part of NBA All-Star 2023.

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2 Jags named SWAC Players of the Week as Southern prepares to host Alcorn State

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Two Southern football players earned SWAC weekly honors thanks to their efforts in the win at Prairie View on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Dooley beats former team; Jags roar to win over Prairie View behind dominant second half

Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 7:11 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
Southern head coach Eric Dooley got a win in his return to Prairie View, as his Jaguars dominated the Panthers in the second half of the game on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Eric Dooley prepares to return to Prairie View to face old team

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
New Southern head coach Eric Dooley will be returning to the program where his college head coaching career started, Prairie View A&M, on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Southern DT Jason Dumas named SWAC Defensive Player of the Week

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Southern defensive tackle Jason Dumas was named the SWAC Defensive Player of the Week thanks to his performance against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

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McCray accounts for 5 TDs, as Southern routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
Southern head coach Eric Dooley and his Jaguars picked up their first SWAC win of the season by dominating Arkansas-Pine Bluff at A.W. Mumford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Eric Dooley says he didn’t consider QB change in Southern shutout loss to TSU

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
The Southern Jaguars have a bye this week and it seems like it came at a great time. The Jags are coming off a 24-0 loss to Texas Southern.

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Southern suffers shutout loss to TSU in SWAC opener

Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
The Southern Jags opened conference play against Texas Southern but it was a major disappointment as the offense failed to put up any points in a 24-0 loss on Saturday, Sept. 17.

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Southern hits road to start SWAC play

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
The Southern Jaguars are moving on to the start of conference play with a road trip to play Texas Southern in Arlington, Texas.

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LSU VS. SOUTHERN: Everything you need to know for game day

Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 2:12 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé
Excitement is building for the first ever game between the city’s two universities.

NCAA

LSU and Southern fans get ready for historic matchup; remember 2004 ‘Parade of Champions’

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 8:01 PM CDT
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By Jacques Doucet
Southern and LSU will collide on the field in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, and fans of both teams are getting ready to see their favorites make history.

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BBB: Don’t get scammed with fake tickets for Southern vs. LSU game

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Kamren Phillips
The historic football matchup between the LSU Tigers and Southern University Jags is officially sold out ahead of Saturday’s game in Death Valley.

NCAA

LSU, Southern coaches talk about upcoming historic matchup

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By Jacques Doucet and Kevin Batiste
It’s the game most experts and even former players from both schools never thought they’d see. LSU and Southern will square off in Death Valley.

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Southern routs Florida Memorial, 86-0, in season opener

Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Eric Dooley era at Southern got off with a bang, as the Jags scored early and often against Div. II Florida Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 3, at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

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Mumford Stadium guidelines for Southern University’s 1st home game this weekend

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
Kick off time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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Southern gets ready to open season at home against Div. II opponent

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
After months of hearing the words “fast-paced” and “tempo,” fans will finally get to see Southern’s new offense on full display.

NFL

Former Southern players learn fates on NFL roster cut day

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
One former Southern football player has made an NFL roster as a rookie, while a veteran former Jag has been released by his team.

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Southern gears up for season opener hosting Florida Memorial

Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Southern fans have lots to be excited about this week. The Jags open the season at home with a new head coach and new offense.

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Southern preps for season opener; starting QB still not officially named

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
With nine days to go until the season opener arrives, the Southern quarterback battle is headed down the home stretch on “The Bluff,” if it hasn’t already been called.

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Southern kicker wants to improve on last year’s 75% success rate

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
As the final days of Southern’s fall camp draw near, the kicking game for the Jags looks to build off last year’s success.

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‘Clawing Back the Culture’: Preview of 2022 Southern Jags

Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Southern Jags have a new head coach bringing in a new offense. Eric Dooley and his team have been picked to win the SWAC West.

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Southern holds open scrimmage for fans

Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
The Southern Jaguars staged a scrimmage at A.W. Mumford Stadium at 9 a.m. the was open to the public.

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Southern’s front 7 looks to carry Jags defensively

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
While Southern’s secondary remains a question mark, there isn’t much doubt in the front seven for the Jags.

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Southern WRs hungry to prove themselves

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:26 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
New SU head coach Eric Dooley is counting on a tempo from his offense that will leave opposing defenses struggling to keep up, while Jag receivers will try to leave those defenders in the dust.

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Jags get more physical despite not yet being in full pads

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
After holding nothing but morning practices for the first week of fall camp, Southern head coach Eric Dooley switched things up with an afternoon session on Monday, Aug. 8, to start Week 2.

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Southern defensive line looks to disrupt offenses

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
One of the strengths for Southern entering this season will be in the trenches, as the Jags’ defensive line looks to wreak havoc in opponents’ backfields.

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Southern has loaded but inexperienced backfield

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
The Southern Jaguars are expecting to have a good mix of veteran and rookie ball carriers in 2022.

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Dooley disappointed with tempo on Day 2 of Southern fall camp

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Kevin Batiste
Southern’s new coach was not particularly happy with the way his team followed up its first day of fall camp.
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