Hollins throws three touchdowns as South Alabama defeats Louisiana-Monroe 52-35
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Jared Hollins led South Alabama to a 52-35 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday in their Sun Belt Conference opener. Hollins passed for 321 yards, securing three touchdowns, and completed 14 of 19 attempts. Anthony Eager and Brendan Jenkins each caught two touchdown passes, contributing to an early lead as South Alabama went into halftime ahead 31-14. The Warhawks' Aidan Armenta threw for 355 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. South Alabama improved to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the conference, while Louisiana-Monroe remains winless at 0-5. Both teams have upcoming games, with Louisiana-Monroe hosting Louisiana Tech and South Alabama visiting Arkansas State next.
- •South Alabama scores 52 points in their Sun Belt opener.
- •Jared Hollins completes 14 of 19 passes for 321 yards.
- •Anthony Eager records 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
- •Louisiana-Monroe drops to 0-5 with their 13th straight loss.
- •Upcoming games: Louisiana-Monroe hosts Louisiana Tech; South Alabama visits Arkansas State.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Hollins throws 3 TD passes, South Alabama beats Louisiana-Monroe 52-35
"(AP) — Jared Hollins threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns and South Alabama never trailed in a 52-35 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday in a Sun Belt Conference opener.Hollins completed 14-of-19 passes with the primary beneficiaries being Anthony Eager who had 168 yards receiving on four receptions with two touchdowns and Brendan Jenkins who had 91 yards receiving on three catches with a touchdown.
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