Every new era has a beginning. For Southern University, that beginning came Saturday afternoon at historic Legion Field, where Marshall Faulk made his head coaching debut in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic. The final score wasn't what Jaguar Nation hoped for. Alabama State spoiled Faulk's debut with a 30-17 victory, capitalizing on big plays and taking control in the second half. While the loss stings, Southern leaves Birmingham with more than just another mark in t

For the first time in decades, Southern University football enters a season led by one of the greatest players to ever wear shoulder pads. On Saturday afternoon, Marshall Faulk won't be carrying the football. He'll be carrying the expectations of an entire program. The Pro Football Hall of Famer makes his highly anticipated head coaching debut as Southern opens the 2026 season against Alabama State in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic at historic Legion Field. Kickoff

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Southern University Jaguars faced the Grambling State University Tigers in the Bayou Classic on Saturday,...