Bradley leads South Alabama to 48-7 rout of Nicholls
— Carter Bradley threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in his South Alabama debut and the Jaguars routed FCS Nicholls 48-7 in a season-opener on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nicholls Colonels
7
South Alabama Jaguars
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| USA | 10 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 48 |
Hancock Whitney Stadium · 15,101 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs East Texas A&M Lions | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ McNeese Cowboys | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern State Demons | W 31-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 0-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Christian Huskies | L 2-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:22 7-48
La'Damian Webb 2 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 14:24 7-41
Julien Gums 10 Yd Run (Gavin Lasseigne Kick)
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Touchdown 3:52 0-41
Braylon McReynolds 18 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 6:58 0-34
Jalen Wayne 37 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Field Goal 1:30 0-27
Diego Guajardo 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:27 0-24
Carter Bradley 4 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 13:50 0-17
Jalen Wayne 52 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Field Goal 1:54 0-10
Diego Guajardo 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:05 0-7
La'Damian Webb 15 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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USA
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:15 · End of Game
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NICH 2:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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USA 3:39
3 plays, -15 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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NICH 6:24
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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USA 6:32
5 plays, 4 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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NICH 9:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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USA 11:22
7 plays, 77 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 7-48
La'Damian Webb 2 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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NICH 14:24
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:24 7-41
Julien Gums 10 Yd Run (Gavin Lasseigne Kick)
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USA 3:52
5 plays, 60 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:52 0-41
Braylon McReynolds 18 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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NICH 5:59
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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USA 6:58
4 plays, 66 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 0-34
Jalen Wayne 37 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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NICH 8:15
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:16 · Downs
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USA 10:31
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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NICH 12:46
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NICH
1 play, -5 yards, 0:34 · End of Half
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USA 0:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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NICH 1:04
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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USA 1:30
14 plays, 54 yards, 5:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:30 0-27
Diego Guajardo 48 Yd Field Goal
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NICH 6:56
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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USA 9:27
1 play, 4 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 0-24
Carter Bradley 4 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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NICH 9:35
4 plays, -5 yards, 1:26 · Downs
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USA 11:01
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NICH 12:38
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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USA 13:50
4 plays, 83 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:50 0-17
Jalen Wayne 52 Yd pass from Carter Bradley (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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NICH 0:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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USA 1:54
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:54 0-10
Diego Guajardo 39 Yd Field Goal
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NICH 3:23
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:37 · Fumble
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USA 4:05
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:05 0-7
La'Damian Webb 15 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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NICH 6:53
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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USA 10:22
10 plays, 23 yards, 4:38 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
NICH
USA
10
1st Downs
24
2-13
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
165
Total Yards
508
106
Passing
332
15/28
Comp/Att
26/35
3.8
Yards per pass
9.5
59
Rushing
176
27
Rushing Attempts
39
2.2
Yards per rush
4.5
2-9
Penalties
10-80
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:11
Possession
34:49
Highlights
00:17
Braylon McReynolds scores 18-yard TD vs. Nicholls Colonels
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00:25
Jalen Wayne scores 52-yard TD vs. Nicholls Colonels
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00:24
Touchdown! Carter Bradley scores vs. Nicholls Colonels
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00:28
Carter Bradley throws 37-yard touchdown vs. Nicholls Colonels
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