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Phillips, South Alabama ground game helps churn 41-36 win over Ohio

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Keenan Phillips led South Alabama with 116 rushing yards and a touchdown as they defeated Ohio 41-36 in Mobile, Alabama, on Saturday night. The Jaguars' strong ground game contributed significantly, with their four running backs combining for 266 total rushing yards and four touchdowns. Despite coming back from an early deficit to tie the game at halftime, Ohio's efforts were not enough against South Alabama’s persistent offensive strategy.

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On Saturday night in Mobile, Alabama, South Alabama won a high-scoring game against Ohio with a final score of 41-36. The Jaguars' rushing attack, led by Keenan Phillips, who ran for 116 yards and a touchdown, was pivotal. Four backs combined to rush for 266 yards on 50 carries and scored four touchdowns. PJ Martin contributed with 80 yards on 21 carries, Trae’veon Dunbar added 52 yards with two scores in just six carries, while Jared Hollins had 18 yards on five attempts.

South Alabama established a significant lead by halftime at 24-7, and they maintained control despite Ohio's efforts to close the gap. Matt Vezza threw for two touchdowns, one of which was an 9-yard pass to Riley Neer that narrowed South Alabama’s lead to just three points late in the first half. However, South Alabama extended their lead with key drives led by PJ Martin and Trae’veon Dunbar.

Ohio's offense also showed resilience with True freshman Levi Davis throwing a 21-yard touchdown as time expired for their final score of the game. Upcoming games see Ohio hosting Stonehill while South Alabama faces Kentucky in an SEC matchup.

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jared Hollis threw for 192 yards and a touchdown. asserted

Hollis → throw → yards

Keenan Phillips ran for a 116 yards and a touchdown and South Alabama beat Ohio 41-36 on Saturday night. asserted

Alabama → run → night

Phillips was part of rushing stable of four backs who amassed 266 yards on 50 carries and scored four touchdowns. asserted

who → rush → touchdowns

PJ Martin ran for 80 yards on 21 carries and touchdown, Trae’veon Dunbar had 52 yards on six carries with two touchdowns and Jared Hollins recorded 18 yards on five carries. asserted

Hollins → run → carries

South Alabama (2-1) built a 24-7 lead at halftime and never trailed. asserted

Alabama → build → halftime

Victor Rosa had a 33-yard touchdown run for Ohio to start the first half. asserted

Rosa → have → half

Shortly after, Matt Vezza threw a 9-yard touchdown to Riley Neer to get the Bobcats within 24-21. asserted

Vezza → throw → 24

But Martin’s 1-yard plunge after a 10-play, 75-yard drive near the halfway point of the third, and Dunbar’s 5-yard run with 8:21 to play helped create safe distance. asserted

plunge → play → distance

True freshman Levi Davis threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Dom Dorwart as time expired for the Bobcats’ (1-2) last score. asserted

time → throw → score

Davis and Vezza, a New Hampshire transfer, each threw for two touchdowns for Ohio. asserted

Davis → throw → Ohio

Up next Ohio: Hosts Stonehill on Saturday. asserted

Ohio → host → Saturday

Phillips, South Alabama ground game helps churn 41-36 win over Ohio

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