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BREAKING: Southern's Goal-Line Stand Stops Grambling, Wins 50th Annual Bayou Classic

Southern used a goal-line stand to defeat Grambling in the 50th Annual Bayou Classic.

Kyle T. Mosley

NEW ORLEANS - HBCU legends named Doug Williams and Pete Richardson were at Caesars Superdome to witness Southern stopping a Grambling fourth-quarter rally to win 27-22 in the thrilling 50th Annual Bayou Classic.

The Grambling Tigers struck first when Myles Crawley had a perfectly executed RPO for a 1-yard touchdown scamper to lead 7-0 with 1:17 left in the first quarter. Southern answered in the second quarter with two offensive touchdowns and a special teams scoop-six score off a blocked punt.

50th Annual Bayou Classic

First, Noah Bodden tossed a strike to Darren Morris for an 8-yard touchdown reception to tie the score at 7. Next, the Jaguars cashed in and took a 14-7 lead when Kendric Rhymes found paydirt on a 2-yard rush.

Grambling was attempting a field with 32 seconds remaining before halftime. However, the Jaguars' special teams, which interim head coach Terrence Graves leads, snuck through the line and blocked Tanner Rinker's 44-yard attempt. Defensive back Joshua Griffin tight-roped the sidelines with the football to expand Southern's lead, 21-7.

SOUTHERN 21, GRAMBLING STATE 7; HALFTIME

The Jaguars came out of the locker room, still on fire. On the second play from scrimmage, running back Kendric Rhymes torched the Tigers defenders for a 73-yard rushing touchdown to expand the lead 27-7. Placekicker Joshua Griffin missed the extra point attempt. 

Grambling started to swing the momentum in its direction following Andrew Jones' pick-six of Noah Bodden to get within two scores, 27-14, in the third period.

On Southern's next drive, punter Robens Beauplan kneeled in the endzone to receive a snap, and the G-Men would score an easy two points. Southern's lead started dissipating 27-16 at 6:58 in the 3rd.  

Grambling began to mount a comeback with a 1st and eight near the goal line. BUT! Jordan Carter stepped in front of a Myles Crawley pass in the endzone for a touchdown-saving interception.  

Southern couldn't move the football and punted to GSU. Chalk powered a run behind Grambling's massive offensive linemen for a 3-yard touchdown plunge. A failed two-point attempt left the Jaguars holding onto a 27-22 lead with 7:02 left in the classic game. 15-unanswered points by the Tigers forced Southern to add at least a field goal to have an eight-point advantage.

Southern couldn't move the ball and punted to Grambling with four minutes in the contest. In excellent field position, running backs Chance Williams and Floyd Chalk took the Tigers inside the five-yard line. BUT, AGAIN! On 4th down, defensive back Demetri Morsell knocked down the pass to Rash in the end zone, which was the ballgame.  

Southern's interim coach Graves became the first person to lead Grambling and Southern to Bayou Classic wins as head coach (interim or permanent).

SOUTHERN 27, GRAMBLING 22 - FINAL

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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