South Alabama runs past SE Louisiana in season-opener

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South Alabama wide receiver Brendan Jenkins gets past Southeastern Louisiana cornerback Zay Franks to score in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama linebacker Parker Shattuck pressures Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Kyle Lowe in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama kicker Davis Little lines up a kick against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama wide receiver Brendan Jenkins celebrates his TD against Southeastern Louisiana with teammates in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defenders cornerback Jaylen Moson (12), linebacker Xavious Anderson Jr. (26) and linebacker Parker Shattuck (11) bring down Southeastern Louisiana running back Calvin Smith Jr. in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama head coach Major Applewhite watches players warm up for the NCAA football game against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama wide receiver Brendan Jenkins gets past Southeastern Louisiana cornerback Zay Franks to score in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport comes up short of the goal line against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar scores against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport passes against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport comes up short of the goal line against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin carries the ball against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama wide receiver Brendan Jenkins makes a catch against Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Carter Hanberry in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama’s band performs before the Jaguars play Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama’s mascot SouthPaw entertains the crowd before the Jaguars play Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama wide receiver Brendan Jenkins makes a catch against Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Carter Hanberry in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Trae'von Dunbar (21) celebrates his TD against Southeastern Louisiana with South Alabama running back PJ Martin (0) in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

Southeastern Louisiana punter Jack Hunter kicks the ball out of the end zone for a safety against South Alabama in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama linebacker Jordan Williams (48) and South Alabama] cornerback Jaylen Moson (12) react after a stop against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport drops back to pass against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defensive linemen Andrew Hines (94) and Stephen Johnson (56) make a play against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defensive lineman Andrew Hines (94), linebacker Parker Shattuck (11) and defensive back Dallas Young (8) wrap up Southeastern Louisiana running back Chad Elzy in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin scores against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama head coach Major Applewhite reacts to an official’s call in a NCAA football game against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defenders swarm Southeastern Louisiana running back Calvin Smith Jr. in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Jared Hollins takes a snap against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defensive back Jayvon Henderson celebrates a stop against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back Caleb Wynn carries the ball against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama running back PJ Martin gains yardage against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defensive back D.J. Moore wears the honorary 5 jersey against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport (4) congratulates South Alabama running back PJ Martin (0) after Martin’s TD against Southeastern Louisiana in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)

South Alabama defeated Southeastern Louisiana 39-14 in the first game of the season on Saturday night at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

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