Gio Lopez leads South Alabama to 59-10 rout of Eastern Michigan in 68 Ventures Bowl
— Freshman Gio Lopez threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and South Alabama trounced Eastern Michigan 59-10 in the 68 Ventures Bowl on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
10
South Alabama Jaguars
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| USA | 17 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 59 |
Hancock Whitney Stadium · 20,926 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | L 7-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Toledo Rockets | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 25-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | W 38-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:58 10-59
Cam'Ron McCoy 10 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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Touchdown 2:07 3-59
PJ Martin 6 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 7:50 3-52
Gio Lopez 27 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 11:07 3-45
Desmond Trotter 3 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 1:39 3-38
Jamaal Pritchett 42 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:07 3-31
DJ Thomas-Jones 20 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 10:15 3-24
Kentrel Bullock 17 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Field Goal 14:50 3-17
Jesus Gomez 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:30 0-17
Jamaal Pritchett 5 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Touchdown 7:37 0-10
DJ Thomas-Jones 3 Yd pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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Field Goal 10:50 0-3
Diego Guajardo 46 Yd Field Goal
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USA
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:58 · End of Game
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EMU 0:58
13 plays, 70 yards, 7:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:58 10-59
Cam'Ron McCoy 10 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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USA 8:25
7 plays, 50 yards, 4:28 · Missed FG
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EMU 12:53
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:14 · Punt
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USA 2:07
8 plays, 74 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 3-59
PJ Martin 6 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 5:38
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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USA 7:50
3 plays, 43 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 3-52
Gio Lopez 27 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 8:45
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:22 · Downs
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USA 11:07
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 3-45
Desmond Trotter 3 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 13:12
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:48 · Downs
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USA
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · End of Half
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USA 0:06
5 plays, 30 yards, 0:58 · Fumble
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EMU 1:04
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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USA 1:39
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:39 3-38
Jamaal Pritchett 42 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 2:45
6 plays, 5 yards, 2:26 · Interception
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USA 5:11
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:39 · Downs
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EMU 5:50
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:17 · Downs
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USA 8:07
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:07 3-31
DJ Thomas-Jones 20 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 10:01
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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USA 10:15
8 plays, 62 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:15 3-24
Kentrel Bullock 17 Yd Run (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 14:50
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:50 3-17
Jesus Gomez 49 Yd Field Goal
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USA 1:00
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:31 · Interception
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EMU 1:31
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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USA 3:30
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:30 0-17
Jamaal Pritchett 5 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 6:08
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:29 · Punt
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USA 7:37
5 plays, 63 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:37 0-10
DJ Thomas-Jones 3 Yd pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo Kick)
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EMU 9:56
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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USA 10:50
11 plays, 55 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:50 0-3
Diego Guajardo 46 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
EMU
USA
10
1st Downs
29
6-17
3rd down efficiency
4-9
0-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
150
Total Yards
627
73
Passing
307
12/30
Comp/Att
23/36
2.4
Yards per pass
8.5
77
Rushing
320
31
Rushing Attempts
37
2.5
Yards per rush
8.6
4-32
Penalties
7-63
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
29:07
Possession
30:53
Highlights
00:32
Desmond Trotter gets creative on TD pass for South Alabama
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00:20
Eastern Michigan runs through literal brick wall before kickoff
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00:31
South Alabama's Jamaal Pritchett reaches for pylon to score TD
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00:29
Kentrel Bullock makes multiple defenders miss on South Alabama TD run
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