Evans accounts for 4TDs; La. Monroe downs S. Alabama 30-17
Caleb Evans threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns and Louisiana Monroe beat South Alabama 30-17 on Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
17
UL Monroe Warhawks
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| ULM | 7 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 30 |
Malone Stadium · 16,222 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:00 17-30
Cephus Johnson 8 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 10-30
Caleb Evans 13 Yd Run (Jared Porter Kick)
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Touchdown 13:00 10-23
Jonathan Hodoh 21 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jared Porter PAT failed)
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Field Goal 8:27 10-17
Frankie Onate 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:12 7-17
Markis McCray 52 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jared Porter Kick)
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Field Goal 9:34 7-10
Jared Porter 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:10 7-7
Josh Pederson 20 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jared Porter Kick)
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Touchdown 7:39 7-0
Cephus Johnson 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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ULM
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:16 · End of Game
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USA 1:16
8 plays, 25 yards, 1:16 · Downs
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ULM 2:32
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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USA 3:00
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:00 17-30
Cephus Johnson 8 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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ULM 7:02
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 10-30
Caleb Evans 13 Yd Run (Jared Porter Kick)
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USA 10:32
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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ULM 13:00
9 plays, 61 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:00 10-23
Jonathan Hodoh 21 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jared Porter PAT failed)
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USA 1:06
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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ULM 3:23
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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USA 4:50
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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ULM 6:11
5 plays, 26 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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USA 8:27
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:27 10-17
Frankie Onate 21 Yd Field Goal
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ULM 12:18
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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USA 13:42
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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ULM
1 play, 2 yards, 0:42 · End of Half
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USA 0:42
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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ULM 4:12
4 plays, 72 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 7-17
Markis McCray 52 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jared Porter Kick)
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USA 5:57
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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ULM 9:34
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:34 7-10
Jared Porter 22 Yd Field Goal
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USA 14:54
11 plays, 62 yards, 6:16 · Interception
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ULM 6:10
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 7-7
Josh Pederson 20 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jared Porter Kick)
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USA 7:39
12 plays, 90 yards, 5:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 7-0
Cephus Johnson 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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ULM 13:18
4 plays, 27 yards, 1:42 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
USA
ULM
24
1st Downs
18
4-16
3rd down efficiency
3-11
3-4
4th down efficiency
2-2
377
Total Yards
428
114
Passing
286
14/26
Comp/Att
17/25
4.4
Yards per pass
11.4
263
Rushing
142
52
Rushing Attempts
32
5.1
Yards per rush
4.4
6-46
Penalties
12-108
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
35:35
Possession
24:25
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