{
  "id": 10099854,
  "title": "Aiden McCown, Caleb Holmes propel Lamar past Nicholls 49-18 in Cardinals’ Southland opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/aiden-mccown-caleb-holmes-propel-lamar-past-nicholls-49-18-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T00:18:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/26/aiden-mccown-caleb-holmes-propel-lamar-past-nicholls-49-18-in-cardinals-southland-opener"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Aiden McCown completed 13 of 19 passes for 232 yards with one interception as he propelled Lamar to a 49-18 victory over Nicholls in the Cardinals' Southland Conference opener. McCown also ran 56 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, finishing with 80 yards on six carries. Blake Thomas scored on a 41-yard touchdown pass from McCown on the fourth play of the game, giving Lamar an early 14-0 lead. Nicholls scored on a three-yard touchdown pass from Cam Patterson to Ellis Stewart, but Holmes returned the ensuing kickoff 86 yards for a 21-7 advantage for Lamar. Parker Jenkins and LaDamion McDowell scored short touchdowns in the second quarter, and Lamar opened a 42-10 halftime lead. Lamar's defense forced a three-and-out on Nicholls' first possession, and McCown connected with Davin Driskell for a 48-yard touchdown, extending Lamar's lead to 28-7 with 12:20 remaining in the first quarter.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}