Complete team effort lifts football to 38–20 win over South Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. — Coastal Carolina opened Sun Belt play with a 38-20 road win over South Alabama on Saturday night, powered by complimentary football in all three phases.

The Chanticleers (2-2) forced three turnovers, including a fourth-quarter strip sack by defensive end Noah Arinze that was recovered and returned 13 yards for a touchdown by linebacker Tray Brown to seal the win. Arinze notched two of Coastal’s four sacks on the night.

Running back Ja’Vin Simpkins led the ground game with a team-high 84 rushing yards, including a 24-yard touchdown. Jevon Edwards chipped in with 51 yards on five carries, helping Coastal rack up 190 yards on the ground.

Quarterback Tad Hudson protected the ball and accounted for three total touchdowns. He threw for two scores and added a seven-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, finishing with 130 of Coastal’s 294 total yards of offense.

Hudson’s first touchdown pass was a 19-yard throw to wide receiver Malick Meiga. He connected with Robby Washington for a 17-yard score in the second quarter. Seven different Chanticleers caught passes, with Bryson Graves leading the team with five receptions for 35 yards.

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Coastal Carolina will be idle next week before returning to action on Saturday, Oct. 4, when they visit Old Dominion. As of this report, kickoff time is still TBD.