MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — South Alabama defeated visiting Ohio 41-36 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in a Football Bowl Subdivision game. Jared Hollins led South Alabama by completing 13 of 20 passes for 192 yards and one touchdown and rushing five times for 18 yards. Matt Vezza completed 12 of 16 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns and ran nine times for 46 yards for Ohio. Jordan Williams made seven tackles. Stephen Johnson added three tackles and half a sack. Bradley Thomas recorded three tackles, and Tre’Mon Henry had four. Damyrion Darby posted four tackles and 1.5 sacks. Parker Shattuck had six tackles, half a sack and one quarterback hurry. D.J. Moore intercepted a pass. Keenan Phillips ran 18 times for 116 yards, caught two passes for 25 yards and scored once. Trae’von Dunbar added six carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns, and PJ Martin ran 21 times for 80 yards and one score. Rod Gibbs caught two passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Ohio fell to 1-2, while South Alabama improved to 2-1.