Updated: Jul. 15, 2024, 1:30 p.m.LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaks during Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days Monday, July 15, 2024, in Dallas. One of the marquee games on South Alabama’s 2024 football schedule this season is a Sept. 28 trip to LSU, the Jaguars’ first-ever visit to Baton Rouge.
Nevertheless, Kelly said he’s looking for a serious test from the Jaguars. Major Applewhite is a Baton Rouge native entering his first season as South Alabama head coach after replacing Kane Wommack, who is now defensive coordinator at Alabama. “It’s going to be a challenging game, where we’ll have to be very well-prepared to go against an innovative offensive structure. And they’ve recruited well with the defensive head coach that was there. They’ve had some really good defensive lines.”