Southern Leads Alcorn State 27-21 at Half
Southern's rushing attack and Christian Johnson's passing keep the team alive in the SWAC West race.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
Southern leads Alcorn State 27-21 at halftime of their November 14 matchup in Baton Rouge. A win would keep Southern in contention for the SWAC West division title.
Why it matters
Southern needs a win to remain a live contender in the SWAC West division race. Alcorn State's strong yardage output in the first half means the lead is not secure.
Trey Holly carried the ball 19 times and scored twice on the ground, while Christian Johnson completed 8 of 12 passes for two touchdowns in the first half. Alcorn State averaged nearly 10 yards per play, and Fredrick Robertson added a 60-yard touchdown run, but the second-half outcome is not yet known.
The players
Southern University
Southern University is a historically Black public university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a historically Black public university in Lorman, Mississippi, and a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The details
Southern relied heavily on its rushing attack, led by running back Trey Holly, who ran in two touchdowns in the first half. Quarterback Christian Johnson also threw two touchdowns as Southern built its halftime lead.
Timeline
November 14, 2026: Southern leads Alcorn State 27-21 at halftime.
Season Trajectory
Southern remains alive in the SWAC West division race, and a win in this game would keep its conference title hopes intact. The outcome will shape how the division standings take shape late in the 2026 season.
A Southern win would keep the team's SWAC West title path open, which matters for fans tracking conference standings and playoff positioning. Fantasy and betting followers should watch the second half, since Holly's rushing volume and Johnson's passing efficiency drive Southern's offense.
The takeaway
Southern's early success came from a balanced attack that combined a heavy rushing game with efficient passing. Teams trailing in tight conference races often depend on that same balance to close out close games.
Further reading
For more on the league standings, see the Football section for updates across the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
