Johnson runs for 2 TDs, UL Monroe beats Grambling 31-9
Jabari Johnson broke two long runs for touchdowns and Louisiana-Monroe held Grambling scoreless in the second half as the Warhawks rolled to a 31-9 victory in the season opener Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Grambling Tigers
9
UL Monroe Warhawks
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAM | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| ULM | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Malone Stadium · 28,327 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 32-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | L 20-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 31-61 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Jackson State Tigers | W 45-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alcorn State Braves | W 63-59 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:52 9-31
Josh Johnson 37 Yd Run (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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Touchdown 11:59 9-24
Austin Vaughn 1 Yd Run (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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Field Goal 0:07 9-17
Garrett Urban 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:16 6-17
Jacob Meeks 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:50 6-14
Xavier Brown 16 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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Touchdown 0:31 6-7
Lyndon Rash 15 Yd pass from Geremy Hickbottom (Garrett Urban PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:42 0-7
Josh Johnson 51 Yd Run (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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ULM
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:08 · End of Game
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GRAM 2:08
5 plays, 29 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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ULM 5:38
11 plays, 69 yards, 4:44 · Downs
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GRAM 10:22
10 plays, 86 yards, 4:30 · Downs
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ULM 14:52
6 plays, 97 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 9-31
Josh Johnson 37 Yd Run (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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GRAM 2:00
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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ULM 5:11
9 plays, 49 yards, 4:14 · Downs
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GRAM 9:25
9 plays, 56 yards, 2:34 · Downs
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ULM 11:59
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:59 9-24
Austin Vaughn 1 Yd Run (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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ULM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:07 · End of Half
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GRAM 0:07
8 plays, 46 yards, 1:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:07 9-17
Garrett Urban 41 Yd Field Goal
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ULM 1:16
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:16 6-17
Jacob Meeks 40 Yd Field Goal
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GRAM 5:30
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:15 · Interception
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ULM 6:45
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:16 · Interception
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GRAM 9:01
8 plays, 19 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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ULM 12:50
6 plays, 67 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 6-14
Xavier Brown 16 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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GRAM 0:31
12 plays, 76 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 6-7
Lyndon Rash 15 Yd pass from Geremy Hickbottom (Garrett Urban PAT failed)
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ULM 5:42
1 play, 46 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:42 0-7
Josh Johnson 51 Yd Run (Jacob Meeks Kick)
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GRAM 5:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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ULM 7:47
10 plays, 59 yards, 4:40 · Missed FG
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GRAM 12:27
7 plays, 42 yards, 2:33 · Missed FG
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
GRAM
ULM
21
1st Downs
24
6-15
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-3
407
Total Yards
501
164
Passing
186
19/34
Comp/Att
20/28
4.8
Yards per pass
6.6
243
Rushing
315
37
Rushing Attempts
39
6.6
Yards per rush
8.1
10-85
Penalties
9-76
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
29:36
Possession
30:24
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