WHY SOUTH ALABAMA WON: Tenacity. The Jaguars had several things go against them -- some self-inflicted, others not -- but they stayed in the game when it seemed lost and fought to the end for the biggest win in the program's history. They won the game mainly because they believed they could win the game and made the plays to back up that belief.
KEY MOMENT: The second-half comeback in general, but specifically, the late touchdown when an initial touchdown was called back because of a taunting penalty. It was a play the Jaguars had to make and Trey Fetner came in and punched the ball into the end zone for the game-winning score.
WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING: This team has a chance to have a big season. And what a difference a couple of weeks make. The disappointment that was evident after the season-opening loss to Southern Utah has been replaced by back-to-back wins and there is a lot of energy that has been created. They are saying, basically, "Go Jags. When do you play again?''
CALL OF THE DAY: The decision to go for a field goal instead of the touchdown from the half-yard line. The field goal missed, but South didn't let the decision affect how they played the rest of the way. Head coach Joey Jones said he decided to go for the field goal instead of the touchdown there because the defense was playing so well and he wanted to take the lead and let the defense continue to work.
WHERE DID HE COME FROM?: Tyrell Pearson was a preseason All-Sun Belt Conference pick but he hasn't played as much as he would like. Saturday, he came up with two key interceptions, including the one on the game's final play. His first one would have been good for a 50-yard touchdown, but he was called for taunting on the play and the touchdown was erased, putting the ball at the 16 yard line. He picked off a Brandon Doughty pass in the end zone on the game's final play to secure the victory.