JJ Garner leads Louisiana-Lafayette to bowl-eligibility again with 28-26 win over South Alabama

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — JJ Garner returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown then ran for 136 yards as Louisiana-Lafayette reached bowl-eligibility with a 28-26 victory over South Alabama on Saturday night. The Ragin’ Cajuns (6-3, 3-2 Sun Belt) have a streak of reaching bowl eligibility for nine consecutive seasons, the ninth-longest active streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision. In a game of big plays on offense, defense and special teams, it was the Ragin' Cajuns who came up with the last highlight when Micah Johnson intercepted a Bishop Davenport pass with less than two minutes remaining in the game. After Garner's kickoff return touchdown staked Louisiana-Lafayette to an early lead, he opened the second quarter with a 65-yard touchdown run for a 14-7 lead. South Alabama then tied it up when Jaylen Moson returned an interception 72 yards for a score. Ragin' Cajuns quarterback Lunch Winfield had a 27-yard touchdown pass to Shelton Sampson Jr. for a 28-17 lead midway through the third quarter. A 45-yard touchdown run by Davenport got the Jaguars within 28-23 heading to the fourth quarter but they only managed a 50-yard field goal by Dylan Freebury in the final period. Winfield threw

Bayside Academy postpones football game after fallen tree causes power outage

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Bayside Academy has postponed tonight’s football game after a fallen tree caused a power outage on campus, the school announced. The game is postponed until 11 a.m. Saturday. The school said it is assessing the situation and will share updates as more information becomes available.

Louisiana vs. South Alabama Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Nov. 7

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-3) face a Sun Belt matchup with the South Alabama Jaguars (4-4). For odds and best bets, keep scrolling. The Ragin’ Cajuns have covered the spread five times this season (5-2-1). The Jaguars have covered the spread in a game four times this season...

Saraland Dominates in Second Half for Playoff Victory over Pelham

Live Score Updates from the Pelham at Saraland AHSAA Class 5A state playoff game.

Scouting report: What you need to know for South Alabama’s game at Louisiana

South Alabama hits the road to face Louisiana in a Sun Belt Conference West Division battle on Saturday. The Jaguars (4-4, 2-2 Sun Belt) take on the Ragin’ Cajuns (5-3, 2-2) at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette. Louisiana leads the all-time series with South Alabama 10-4, including a 33-21 victory in Mobile last year.

Playoff Football Preview: Patriots host Theodore

The state playoffs are upon us, as the road to the State Championships in Mobile begins. Here's a look at some of the local first-round matchups:. Homewood (9-1) vs. Theodore (5-5) Date: Friday, Nov. 6. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Waldrop Stadium. Last week: Homewood beat Oak Mountain 24-15; Theodore fell...

Saraland’s Jamison Roberts earns Player of the Week honors after five-touchdown performance against Auburn

SARALAND, Ala. (WALA) - Saraland senior quarterback Jamison Roberts delivered through the air and on the ground Thursday night, accounting for five touchdowns to help the Spartans defeat Auburn 48-34. The Oklahoma commit finished with 329 all-purpose yards, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for three scores. His performance earned him Big Friday Kickoff Player of the Week honors, sponsored by Rich’s Car Wash.

Escambia County football ends lengthy playoff drought

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s been 16 years since the Escambia County Blue Devils last took the field in a playoff game. Now, the wait is finally over. For the first time since 2010, Escambia County is headed back to the postseason, bringing renewed excitement to the football program and the Atmore community.

Holtville Flag Football defeats LeFlore in opening round

The Holtville Bulldogs Flag Football team played in their first ever playoff game on Tuesday, traveling almost 200 miles to take on LeFlore High School, the Region 1 champions in Class 1A-4A. The Bulldogs made the trip worthwhile, shutting out LeFlore 24-0 and advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs next week.

Alabama Ranked 5th In CFP “Doesn’t Make Sense,” Says Mobile Radio Host On Tiger Rag Radio

The Alabama football team looked very average in a 26-10 loss at Tennessee on Oct. 17 and struggled to beat a struggling Texas A&M, 31-20, on Oct. 24. Yet the Crimson Tide (6-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference), which is No. 9 in the Associated Press poll, was ranked No. 5 in the nation in the first College Football Playoff poll released on Tuesday night.

Caleb Ross named JBT Power Coach of the Week after leading Fairhope to region title

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope head football coach Caleb Ross is setting the standard in his first season at the helm of the Pirates, and his impressive start has earned him this week’s JBT Power Coach of the Week honors. Ross brings an impressive coaching resume built on championship success, offensive innovation and player development. […]

The numbers game in Saturday’s contest looks pretty tricky for Cajuns

For the 4 p.m. Saturday home game against South Alabama, UL has a lot to consider. It starts with the series history. The Ragin' Cajuns are 10-4 overall, including a 5-2 record at home and on the road. In the last four years, the road team has won every game....

Zaxby’s Player of the Week: Baker Wide Receiver Jamien Pryor

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Baker High School wide receiver Jamien Pryor has etched his name into the record books, setting the school’s single-season receiving yards record and earning this week’s Zaxby’s Player of the Week honor. Pryor turned in a career performance Friday, finishing with 15 receptions for 214 yards and three touchdowns. The junior […]

McMyler Set for LPGA Qualifying in Florida

DURHAM, N.C. – Former Duke women's golf standout Emma McMyler is set to compete in the Qualifying Stage of LPGA Q-Series, which will take place Nov. 3-6 at Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida. McMyler will be one of 198 golfers competing over 72 holes for a chance to advance to the Final Qualifying Stage Nov. 19-23 at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, Alabama. The top 55 golfers and ties at the Qualifying Stage will move on to the Final Qualifying Stage. During her rookie season on the LPGA Tour in 2026, McMyler made 13 starts and...

Smith claims $50K win in Mobile following post-race Baldwin disqualification

Dustin Smith didn’t exactly have winning Saturday’s race from the tech shed on his mind to start the day, but that’s exactly what happened. Smith was declared the winner of the Heart of Dixie 200 at Mobile Speedway after an infraction found during post-race inspection left initial winner Luke Baldwin disqualified.

WLOX Top Ten High School Football Poll: Week 11

Big Friday Kickoff Podcast: Round 1 Preview

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The road to a state championship starts now. The Alabama High School Football Playoffs are here, and we’re breaking down the biggest first-round matchups across our area on this week’s Big Friday Kickoff Podcast. From undefeated Gulf Shores hosting Ramsay in a rematch of...

BLR to appeal Mobile Heart of Dixie disqualification

Bryson-Lopez Racing issued a statement via social media on Sunday evening that their team intends to appeal the post-race disqualification of their number 47 entry, driven by Luke Baldwin in Saturday’s Heart of Dixie 200 at Mobile International Speedway. Baldwin crossed the finish line first, but the car failed post-race inspection afterward.

Top-ranked Tigers win Steelwood Collegiate Invitational

LOXLEY, Alabama – The No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team capped a busy week with its second team victory in five days, winning the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational with a 42-under 822 the par 72, 7,096-yard Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama. “I’m really proud of the team and...