South Alabama hangs on for victory over Ohio behind backup quarterback

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South Alabama runs out to play Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama runs out to play Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar (21) celebrates his TD against Ohio with teammates PJ Martin, left, and Keenan Phillips in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama linebacker Parker Shattuck sacks Ohio quarterback Matt Vezza in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama safety Teryn Green reacts to a stop against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin carries the ball against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport watches the Jaguar offense against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Keenan Phillips pushes away from Ohio cornerback Kendall Bannister in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama linebacker Parker Shattuck reacts after sacking Ohio quarterback Matt Vezza in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin caries the ball against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar breaks away fro score against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

Teammates congratulate South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins, right, after his TD pass against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin carries the ball against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins takes a snap against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Keenan Phillips scores against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama safety Teryn Green reacts to a stop against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Keenan Phillips celebrates his TD with South Alabama offensive lineman Ethan Hubbard against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama kicker Davis Little kicks a field goal against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins rolls out to pass against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar breaks away fro score against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama prepares to play Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama prepares to play Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama safety Damyrion Darby sacks Ohio quarterback Matt Vezza in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama safety Damyrion Darby sacks Ohio quarterback Levi Davis in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama linebacker Tre'mon Henry deflects the pass of Ohio quarterback Matt Vezza in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar scores against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Keenan Phillips carries the ball against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin runs the ball against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama safety Cole Blaylock wears the honorary 5 jersey against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar scores against Ohio in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama stormed out to a 17-point halftime lead Saturday night, watched Ohio erase most of it in the second half and then held on for a 41-36 victory at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

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