Grambling State University fell 24-17 to Texas Southern, marking their fourth loss of the season. Following an injury to starting quarterback Myles Crawley, backups Ashton Frye and Deljay Bailey led the offense, combining for key plays but failed to secure a win. The G-Men, now 4-4 overall and 1-3 in SWAC play, struggled against a Texas Southern team that improved to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • GSU rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries.
  • Texas Southern gained 366 total yards, with 189 yards rushing.
Yes, But

Despite a strong showing from the backup quarterbacks, particularly Bailey's rushing touchdown, the G-Men could not overcome the early deficit after Crawley’s injury. This raises concerns about depth and resilience in critical game situations.

State of Play
  • GSU is currently in the middle of the pack in SWAC standings at 1-3.
  • The upcoming game against Bethune-Cookman presents an opportunity for GSU to improve their record.
What's Next

Grambling State will face Bethune-Cookman next, hoping to bounce back and improve their standing within the conference. The performance of backup quarterbacks will be crucial to their chances.

Bottom Line

Grambling State must address key issues, especially depth at quarterback and defensive gaps, to enhance their performance in the remaining games of the season. Consistency in the run game will be vital for future success.