Southern University quarterbacks compete for starting position under Faulk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:08 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Southern University’s head coach Marshall Faulk is preparing to name a starting quarterback early this fall. The competition narrowed down to three players: Christian Johnson, Ashton Strother, and Wyatt McCaulley. Johnson, who transferred from Hutchinson Community College, led in first-team reps, followed by returning player Strother, who had a notable performance last season. Faulk plans to involve the other quarterbacks in different roles. An official announcement on the starter is expected within the week.
- •Marshall Faulk aims to name a starting quarterback soon.
- •Christian Johnson took first-team reps during fall camp.
- •Ashton Strother is the only returning quarterback.
- •Southern was picked fifth in the SWAC preseason poll.
- •Faulk will use other quarterbacks in different roles.
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Three quarterbacks battle for Southern University starting role
"BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Southern first-year head coach Marshall Faulk has told the media multiple times that he wants to name a starting quarterback as early as possible. That’s a welcome change of pace for Jag fans, who have grown accustomed to not knowing who the starter is until the week or day […]
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