2019 South Alabama Jaguars football team

American college football season

2019 South Alabama Jaguars football
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record2–10 (1–7 Sun Belt)
Head coach
  • Steve Campbell (2nd season)
Offensive coordinatorKenny Edenfield (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorGreg Stewart (2nd season)
Home stadiumLadd–Peebles Stadium
Seasons
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2020 →
2019 Sun Belt Conference football standings
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 Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 19 Appalachian State x$   7 – 1     13 – 1  
Georgia Southern   5 – 3     7 – 6  
Georgia State   4 – 4     7 – 6  
Troy   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Coastal Carolina   2 – 6     5 – 7  
West Division
Louisiana x   7 – 1     11 – 3  
Arkansas State   5 – 3     8 – 5  
Louisiana–Monroe   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Texas State   2 – 6     3 – 9  
South Alabama   1 – 7     2 – 10  
Championship: Appalachian State 45, Louisiana 38
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2019 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Jaguars played their home games at Ladd–Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Steve Campbell.

The season was the Jaguars' final season at Ladd–Peebles Stadium, where the Jaguars played since their first season in 2009. The university is scheduled to open a new on-campus venue, Hancock Whitney Stadium, for the 2020 season.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3111:00 a.m.at No. 24 Nebraska*
ESPNL 21–3589,502
September 76:00 p.m.Jackson State*ESPN+W 37–1414,511
September 142:30 p.m.Memphis*
  • Ladd–Peebles Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPNUL 6–4212,373
September 213:30 p.m.at UAB*NFLNL 3–3527,932
September 286:00 p.m.at Louisiana–MonroeESPN+L 17–3016,222
October 36:30 p.m.Georgia Southern
  • Ladd–Peebles Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPNUL 17–20 2OT20,013
October 167:00 p.m.at Troy
ESPN2L 13–3723,182
October 2611:00 a.m.No. 21 Appalachian Statedagger
  • Ladd–Peebles Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPNUL 3–3017,969
November 92:00 p.m.at Texas State
ESPN3L 28–3015,473
November 164:00 p.m.Louisiana
  • Ladd–Peebles Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN+L 27–3716,748
November 231:00 p.m.at Georgia StateESPN+L 15–2812,501
November 294:00 p.m.Arkansas State
  • Ladd–Peebles Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN+W 34–3016,319

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Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Season
Steve Campbell Head Coach 2nd
Michael Bangtson Offensive Line, 1st
Kenny Edenfield OC, Quarterbacks 2nd
Greg Stewart DC, linebackers 2nd
Harland Bower Defensive tackles 1st
Pete Bennett Wide receivers/Recruiting Coordinator 1st
Larry Hart Outside linebackers 1st
Josh Jones Cornerbacks 1st
Larry Warner Running backs 1st
Matt Kitchens Safeties 1st
Chad Huff Tight Ends 1st
Lance Ancar Strength and Conditioning Coach 2nd
Mark Hewes Director of Operations 1st
Chase Calcagni Director of Player Personnel 1st

Game summaries

At No. 24 Nebraska

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 7 0 14 0 21
No. 24 Cornhuskers 7 7 14 7 35

Jackson State

1 2 3 4 Total
Tigers 7 0 0 7 14
Jaguars 13 6 6 10 35

Memphis

1 2 3 4 Total
Tigers 7 16 7 12 42
Jaguars 0 0 0 6 6

At UAB

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 3 0 0 0 3
Blazers 14 14 7 0 35

At Louisiana–Monroe

Pregame line Over/under
Louisiana–Monroe -14.5
Week Five: South Alabama Jaguars at Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 7 0 3717
Warhawks 7 10 01330

at Malone Stadium • Monroe, LA

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 91° · Wind – S 9 · Sunny
  • Game attendance: 16,222
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • (07:39) USA TD – Cephus Johnson 3-yard rush, Frankie Onate kick
    South Alabama 7–0; Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 5:39
  • (06:10) ULM TD – Josh Pederson 20-yard pass from Caleb Evans, Jared Porter kick
    Tied 7–7; Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:29
Second quarter
  • (09:34) ULM FG – Jared Porter 22-yard field goal
    Louisiana–Monroe 10–7; Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:20
  • (04:12) ULM TD – Markis McCray 52-yard pass from Caleb Evans, Jared Porter kick
    Louisiana–Monroe 17–7; Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:45
Third quarter
  • (08:27) USA FG – Frankie Onate 21-yard field goal
    Louisiana–Monroe 17–10; Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:51
Fourth quarter
  • (13:00) ULM TD – Jonathan Hodoh 21-yard pass from Caleb Evans, Jared Porter PAT failed
    Louisiana–Monroe 23–10; Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:06
  • (07:02) ULM TD – Caleb Evans 13-yard rush, Jared Porter kick
    Louisiana–Monroe 30–10; Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:30
  • (03:00) USA TD – Cephus Johnson 8-yard rush, Frankie Onate kick
    Louisiana–Monroe 30–17; Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:02
Leading Passers
  • USA – Cephus Johnson – 14/26, 114 yards, INT
  • ULM – Caleb Evans – 17/25, 286 yards, 3 TD
Leading Rushers
  • USA – Trae Minter – 19 carries, 150 yards
  • ULM – Josh Johnson – 15 carries, 93 yards
Leading Receivers
  • USA – Jalen Tolbert – 4 receptions, 44 yards
  • ULM – Markis McCray – 3 receptions, 70 yards, TD

Statistics South Alabama Jaguars Louisiana–Monroe
First downs 24 18
Total yards 377 428
Rushing yards 263 142
Passing yards 114 286
Turnovers 1 0
Time of possession 35:35 24:25

Georgia Southern

1 2 3 4OT2OT Total
Eagles 0 10 0 703 20
Jaguars 0 7 7 300 17

At Troy

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 3 7 3 0 13
Trojans 3 13 7 14 37

No. 21 Appalachian State

1 2 3 4 Total
No. 21 Mountaineers 7 6 10 7 30
Jaguars 0 0 0 3 3

At Texas State

Pregame line Over/under
Texas State –7.0
South Alabama at Texas State – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 7 7 7728
Bobcats 3 10 14330

at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, TX

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 15,473
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV: ESPN3
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Game information
First quarter
  • (09:49) TXST FG – Joshua Rowland 20-yard field goal
    Texas State 3–0; Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 3:16
  • (01:47) USA TD – Carlos Davis 3-yard rush, Frankie Onate kick
    South Alabama 7–3; Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:13
Second quarter
  • (12:03) TXST FG – Joshua Rowland 41-yard field goal
    South Alabama 7–6; Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:37
  • (03:09) TXST TD – Javen Banks 40-yard pass from Tyler Vitt, Joshua Rowland kick
    Texas State 13–7; Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 3:51
  • (00:35) USA TD – Davyn Flenord 22-yard pass from Desmond Trotter, Frankie Onate kick
    South Alabama 14–13; Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 2:26
Third quarter
  • (12:24) TXST TD – Trevis Graham Jr. 38-yard pass from Tyler Vitt, Joshua Rowland kick
    Texas State 20–14; Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36
  • (07:07) USA TD – Jalen Wayne 8-yard pass from Desmond Trotter, Frankie Onate kick
    South Alabama 21–20; Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:17
  • (04:36) TXST TD – Trevis Graham Jr. 17-yard pass from Tyler Vitt, Joshua Rowland kick
    Texas State 27–21; Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:23
Fourth quarter
  • (09:57) USA TD – Tra Minter 6-yard rush, Frankie Onate kick
    South Alabama 28–27; Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:40
  • (06:14) TXST FG – Joshua Rowland 31-yard field goal
    Texas State 30–28; Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:30
Top passers
  • USA – Desmond Trotter – 13/17, 164 yards, 2 TD
  • TXST – Tyler Vitt – 23/33, 373 yards, 3 TD, INT
Top rushers
  • USA – Tra Minter – 21 carries, 87 yards, TD
  • TXST – Tyler Vitt – 11 carries, 42 yards
Top receivers
  • USA – Kawaan Baker – 4 receptions, 34 yards
  • TXST – Hutch White – 10 receptions, 165 yards

Statistics South Alabama Texas State
First downs 20 21
Total yards 348 415
Rushing yards 184 42
Passing yards 164 373
Turnovers 0 2
Time of possession 30:00 30:00

Louisiana

Louisiana at South Alabama
1 234Total
• Ragin' Cajuns 3 14614 37
Jaguars 7 776 27
  • Date: November 16, 2019
  • Location: Ladd–Peebles Stadium
    Mobile, AL
  • Game start: 4:00 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 24 minutes
  • Game attendance: 16,748
  • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 8 NNW MPH
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • Television network: ESPN+
       
Scoring summary
109:16LAStevie Artigue 22–yard field goal
(15 plays, 66 yards, 5:44)		LA 3–0
06:28USACarlos Davis 20–yard rush (Frankie Onate kick)
(6 plays, 71 yards, 2:48)		USA 7–3
214:19LANeal Johnson 9–yard pass from Levi Lewis (Stevie Artigue kick)
(11 plays, 69 yards, 4:28)		LA 10–7
09:44USAJared Wilson 4–yard rush (Frankie Onate kick)
(8 plays, 75 yards, 4:35)		USA 14–10
07:30LAHunter Bergeron 1–yard pass from Levi Lewis (Stevie Artigue kick)
(6 plays, 36 yards, 2:14)		LA 17–14
309:51USAKawaan Baker 0–yard fumble recovered and returned (Frankie Onate kick)
(0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00)		USA 21–17
06:41LAStevie Artigue 25–yard field goal
(8 plays, 59 yards, 3:10)		USA 21–20
02:44LAStevie Artigue 20–yard field goal
(4 plays, 2 yards, 1:40)		LA 23–21
407:51LAElijah Mitchell 1–yard rush (Stevie Artigue kick)
(17 plays, 85 yards, 7:12)		LA 30–21
04:12LATrey Ragas 23–yard rush (Stevie Artigue kick)
(3 plays, 47 yards, 1:12)		LA 37–21
02:48USATra Minter 11–yard rush (Desmond Trotter two–point conversion attempt failed)
(4 plays, 75 yards, 1:24)		LA 37–27
Pregame line Over/under
Louisiana –27.5
Statistics Louisiana South Alabama
First downs 23 23
Total yards 391 467
Rushing yards 255 351
Passing yards 136 116
Turnovers 1 0
Time of possession 30:02 29:58
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana Passing Levi Lewis 16–29, 136 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Elijah Mitchell 17 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jamal Bell 3 receptions, 51 yards
South Alabama Passing Desmond Trotter 8–15, 116 yards
Rushing Tra Minter 22 carries, 137 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Cade Sutherland 3 receptions, 64 yards

At Georgia State

1 2 3 4 Total
Jaguars 3 0 0 12 15
Panthers 0 14 7 7 28

Arkansas State

1 2 3 4 Total
Red Wolves 7 0 10 13 30
Jaguars 14 0 6 14 34

References

  1. ^ "SOUTH ALABAMA'S 2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED". USAJaguars.com. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
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