Southern edges Texas Southern 22-19 in overtime thriller
- Texas Southern led 14-0 at halftime, with a touchdown from MJ Hinson Jr. and a rushing touchdown from Trenton Leary.
- Southern University fought back in the second half, scoring a touchdown and two field goals to narrow the score.
- The game concluded with Southern winning in overtime, showcasing their resilience and improving their season record.
In Houston, Texas, Southern University faced Texas Southern University in a closely contested football game on Saturday night. Texas Southern initially took control of the match, leading 14-0 at halftime after MJ Hinson Jr. scored a touchdown on an interception return and Trenton Leary added a rushing touchdown. Southern University responded in the second half with Joshua Griffin kicking two field goals, narrowing the gap to 14-12. A late safety by Texas Southern seemed to secure a 19-12 lead with just over a minute left. However, Southern's Noah Bodden connected with Quay Davis for a touchdown in the final seconds, forcing the game into overtime. In overtime, Texas Southern missed a field goal attempt, allowing Southern to clinch the victory with Griffin's successful 34-yard field goal. This win improved Southern's record to 3-3, while Texas Southern fell to 2-4, highlighting the competitive nature of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.