On an otherwise tough night, Southern finds the positive in four second-half takeaways

SAN ANTONIA, Texas -- When Southern looks back at its UTSA game film in search of positives to take away, it might as well fast forward to the second half.

What to take away from this game? The takeaways, of course.

Southern forced four turnovers in the final 24 minutes Saturday. They were the driving force of a second half where the Jaguars outscored the host Roadrunners 17-3.

“I think it gives our guys a little momentum. They can understand if they do what’s asked of them, they’ve got a chance to be successful,” Southern coach Dawson Odums said.

“It’s good to see that excitement. It’s good to see some positive plays, something to draw from.”

Danny Johnson got things started. The senior cornerback tied for the Football Championship Subdivision lead with seven interceptions last season and snared his first of 2017 when he picked off a wobbly pass by UTSA backup Bryce Rivers.

It was a good start, Johnson said. But Southern needs to get in the act earlier.



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