Southern defeats ASU 24-21 The Alabama State Hornets took on the Southern Jaguars on Feb. 26, 2021. (Source: WSFA 12 News) By WSFA Staff | February 26, 2021 at 9:33 PM CST - Updated February 26 at 9:58 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama State Hornets returned to the gridiron Friday evening facing the Southern Jaguars to kick off a five-game spring football season.
The Hornets fell short of victory, however. Southern beat ASU 24-21.
The Jaguars were the first to strike. With over 11 minutes left in the first quarter, Hornets quarterback Ryan Nettles’ pass was intercepted by free safety Chase Foster, who then ran the ball 14 yards for a touchdown.