UAPB opens season with 35-15 win over Morehouse in kickoff classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Arkansas-Pine Bluff secured a 35-15 victory against Morehouse College on August 29, 2026, during the inaugural Natural State Kickoff Classic held at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Golden Lions took a 21-7 lead by the second quarter. After Morehouse made a push to narrow the gap to 21-15, UAPB pulled away with two touchdown passes in the third quarter. Quarterback Garrison Davis threw for 182 yards, with standout receiver Demetric Whitlock catching three touchdowns. UAPB will face Missouri next on September 3 before its home opener against Central State on September 19.
- •UAPB leads 21-7 at halftime.
- •Garrison Davis completes 10 of 15 passes, totaling 182 yards.
- •Demetric Whitlock records three touchdowns and 160 receiving yards.
- •Jaylen Jennings adds a rushing touchdown for UAPB.
- •UAPB next plays Missouri on September 3.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — UAPB opens season with win in inaugural Natural State Kickoff Classic
"Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Morehouse College 35-15 in the inaugural Natural State Kickoff Classic on Saturday night.
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