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Coastal Carolina Rallies to Defeat South Alabama, 38-20

9/21/2025

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Coastal Carolina won 38-20 against South Alabama in their Sun Belt opener on September 20, 2025, at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
South Alabama led 14-7 at halftime but faltered in the second half, committing three turnovers.
Tad Hudson contributed two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown for Coastal Carolina, improving their record to 2-2.
Despite outgaining Coastal Carolina 420 yards to 294, South Alabama lost due to turnovers and penalties.
Keenan Phillips rushed for 104 yards for South Alabama; Ja’Vin Simpkins had 84 yards and a touchdown for Coastal. South Alabama's record fell to 1-3, with North Texas next on the schedule.

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Coastal Carolina won 38-20 against South Alabama in their Sun Belt opener on September 20, 2025, at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
South Alabama led 14-7 at halftime but faltered in the second half, committing three turnovers.
Tad Hudson contributed two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown for Coastal Carolina, improving their record to 2-2.
Despite outgaining Coastal Carolina 420 yards to 294, South Alabama lost due to turnovers and penalties.
Keenan Phillips rushed for 104 yards for South Alabama; Ja’Vin Simpkins had 84 yards and a touchdown for Coastal. South Alabama's record fell to 1-3, with North Texas next on the schedule.