Phillips, South Alabama ground game helps churn 41-36 win over Ohio
Jared Hollis connected for 192 yards and a touchdown while Keenan Phillips contributed 116 yards and a touchdown on the ground as South Alabama defeated Ohio 41-36 in a Saturday night game. The Bulldogs, boasting a rushing corps of four backs, amassed 266 yards on 50 carries and scored four touchdowns. Backup runners PJ Martin and Trae’veon Dunbar added 80 and 52 yards respectively, with four touchdowns apiece.
South Alabama (2-1) opened the night with a 24-7 halftime lead, maintaining control throughout the game. Ohio (1-2) started the first half on the board with a 33-yard touchdown run from Victor Rosa. Matt Vezza then connected with Riley Neer for a 9-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 24-21. However, Martin’s 1-yard touchdown run and Dunbar’s 5-yard touchdown later in the third quarter provided South Alabama with the necessary cushion.
Ohio managed to score one final touchdown via a 21-yard run by Levi Davis with eight minutes remaining to seal the victory.
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