Bishop Davenport News, Rumors, Updates - South Alabama Jaguars

Uses legs effectively in loss Davenport completed 16 of 22 passes for 210 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-26 loss versus Louisiana. He also had 11 rushes for 57 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact In his first game since Sept. 12, Davenport found the end zone on runs of one and 45 yards. Through three games this season, Davenport has thrown for 660 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, while also running for 130 yards and three scores. The Jaguars host Troy on Nov. 14.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

JJ Garner leads Louisiana-Lafayette to bowl-eligibility again with 28-26 win over South Alabama

JJ Garner returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown then ran for 136 yards as Louisiana-Lafayette reached bowl-eligibility with a 28-26 victory over South Alabama

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No longer Jaguars' QB1 Davenport has been replaced by Jared Hollins' as South Alabama's starting quarterback, per Creg Stephenson of AL.com.

Impact Davenport hasn't played since Week 2. Though he got off to a strong start to the season with 450 passing yards and three touchdowns on 68% completion, with 73 rushing yards and a score on the ground to boot, he's been replaced by Hollins, who's coming off a 345-yard, three-touchdown performance in Week 5 against UL-Monroe.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 5 Davenport (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Davenport didn't play in Week 3 and Week 4, but the signal-caller is set to return to the field in Week 5. The signal-caller has completed 40 of his 59 passes thus far for 350 yards with a 3:0 TD:INT. This means Jared Hollins should return to the QB2 role.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Baxter, Patterson and Barnes rush for 100 yards, Kentucky rolls over South Alabama 45-21

A trio of Kentucky running backs ran for more than 100 yards to power Kentucky past South Alabama Saturday, 45-21

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Davenport (undisclosed) is not South Alabama's starting quarterback Saturday at Kentucky, Creg Stephenson of AL.com reports.

Impact Davenport not starting allows Jared Hollins another opportunity to start in what will be a difficult game against a team in one of college football's premier conferences. As for the former, his injury status has been downgraded to doubtful.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out with nagging injury Davenport (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 41-36 win over Ohio due to a nagging injury, Ava Rath of the AL.com reports.

Impact The Jaguars got the sneaky win over the Bobcats, but they were without starting quarterback Davenport. He'll now look to make a return for this Saturday's outing at Kentucky, pending how his lingering injury is during the practice week.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Ohio Davenport isn't starting in Week 3 against Ohio, per Creg Stephenson of AL.com.

Impact Davenport, who's tossed for 450 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions through two games with a rushing score as well, has been replaced by Jared Hollins. It's not entirely clear why, but head coach Major Applewhite is expected to address the situation after the game.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two TDs in loss Davenport completed 22 of 32 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-24 defeat against Tulane. He also had nine rushes for 50 yards.

Impact Davenport and the Jaguars battled Tulane all the way to the end on Saturday. Davenport connected on scores from 43 and 17 yards out and has now thrown for 450 yards and three touchdowns through two weeks. Up next is a home matchup with the Ohio Bobcats.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Lucas runs for 214 yards, Tulane scores late in fourth quarter to top South Alabama 28-24

Jaylin Lucas ran for a career-high 214 yards, Kadin Semonza connected with Destyn Hill on a 14-yard touchdown pass with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter, and Tulane defeated So...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Two scores in win Davenport was 18-for-27 passing for 154 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 39-14 win against Southeastern Louisiana. He also had 11 rushes for 23 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Davenport opened the scoring by connecting with wide receiver Brendan Jenkins on a 26-yard score. In the third quarter, Davenport punched in a touchdown run from two yards out. Davenport and the Jaguars travel to face Tulane on September 12.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Davenport scores twice as South Alabama downs Southeastern Louisiana 39-14

Bishop Davenport threw for 154 yards and a touchdown and ran for another as South Alabama beat Southeastern Louisiana 39-14 on Saturday in the Jaguars’ season opener

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Wins starting gig Davenport has been named the starting quarterback for South Alabama ahead of the 2026 season, according to Creg Stephenson of AL.com.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Davenport will start in Week 1 against Southeastern Louisiana. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior appeared in 12 games for USA in 2025, completing 68 percent of his passes for 2,072 yards while posting a 12:6 TD:INT.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced in loss Davenport completed 13-of-21 passes for 95 yards and one interception during Saturday's 49-26 loss to Texas State. He also had 11 rushes for 30 yards.

Impact Freshman Jared Hollins took over for Davenport in the fourth quarter on Saturday. The Junior quarterback wraps up the 2025 season by throwing for 2072 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions, while also chipping in 326 rushing yards and nine score, in his 12 starts.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 5 TDs as Texas State beats South Alabama 49-26

Brad Jackson accounted for five touchdowns and 393 total yards of offense as Texas State beat South Alabama 49-26 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Looks good in upset win Davenport completed 20-of-23 passes for 151 yards during Saturday's 42-35 win against Southern Miss. He also had nine rushes for 15 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Davenport was efficient in the win on Saturday with a completion percentage of just under 87%. The Jaguars signal caller also used his legs well, finding the end zone twice on the third quarter on one and seven yard scores, raising his season rushing touchdown total to nine. In 2025, Davenport has thrown for 1977 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Texas State to round out the Jaguars regular season schedule.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kentrel Bullock rushes for 3 TDs in South Alabama's 42-35 win over Southern Mississippi

Kentrel Bullock rushed for three touchdowns and quarterback Bishop Davenport added two scores on the ground in South Alabama’s 42-35 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Runs for two scores in win Davenport completed 17-of-23 passes for 162 yards during Saturday's 26-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 13 rushes for 50 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact The day started ugly for Davenport who fumbled, allowing Warhawks line backer Noah Flemmings to scoop and score for a touchdown, giving the Warhawks a 14-0 lead at the time. Davenport bounced back, scoring twice in the third quarter on a one and three yard run, bringing his rushing touchdown total to seven in 2025. The Junior quarterback has thrown for 1826 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions through 10 games played. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Southern Miss.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in loss Davenport completed 20 of 33 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-22 loss to Louisiana. He also had seven rushes for 42 yards with one touc...

Impact Davenport got it going too late on Saturday, running in from five yards out in the third quarter for his fifth rushing touchdown of 2025. The passing touchdown came on a 64-yard strike in the fourth quarter when Davenport found wideout Jeremy Scott. The Junior quarterback has thrown for 1664 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions through nine games. The 2-7 Jaguars will have to wait until Saturday, Nov.15, to face Louisiana-Monroe next.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in win Davenport was 16-for-22 passing for 280 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 38-31 victory over Georgia State. He also had eight rushes for 13 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Davenport turned in his finest day of the 2025 campaign, picking apart the Panthers defense. The 280 yards set a new game high, surpassing his previous best of 231 set back in Week 2, and the three scores tied a high. The quarterback threw both of his touchdown passes in the first quarter on 18 and 74-yard strikes and added his fourth rushing touchdown on the year, in the second quarter from three yards out. Davenport has now thrown for 1461 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions, while turning in 189 rushing yards for the season. The Jaguars sit at 2-6 through nine weeks, up next is a home matchup with Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Davenport was 18-for-23 passing for 118 yards during Tuesday's 15-14 defeat against Arkansas State. He also had six rushes for -11 yards.

Impact Davenport struggled to move the ball for most of the game on Tuesday evening, throwing for his second lowest yardage total in a game this year. Davenport resorted to short yardage completions for majority of Tuesday's tilt, with his longest completion of the day being a 24-yard hookup with Devin Voisin. Through seven games played, Davenport has thrown for 1181 yards, nine touchdowns and four picks. The Jaguars have now lost six games in a row, with their next chance at victory coming Thursday October 23, on the road against Georgia State.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in loss Davenport completed 10 of 15 passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 overtime defeat against Troy. He also had 15 rushes for 72 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Davenport connected with Micah Woods for a 33-yard score in the first quarter, then tied the game up in the fourth quarter with a 15-yard pass to Kentrel Bullock. Davenport broke free for a 56-yard run in the third quarter for his third rushing touchdown of 2025. Through six games, Davenport has thrown for 1063 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. Next up for the 1-5 Jaguars is a matchup on Tuesday, October 14 at home against Arkansas State.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in loss Davenport was 17-for-34 passing for 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 36-22 defeat versus North Texas. He also had 16 rushes for 59 yards with one tou...

Impact Davenport opened the scoring on Saturday with a two yard rushing score, then added a one yard passing touchdown to cut the deficit to seven points in the third quarter. Through five games, Davenport has thrown for 959 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. The rushing score was his second of 2025. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Troy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two Scores in loss Davenport was 17-for-34 passing for 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 36-22 defeat versus North Texas. He also had 16 rushes for 59 yards with one tou...

Impact Davenport opened the scoring Saturday with a two yard rushing touchdown. In the third quarter Davenport connected with tight end Rod Gibbs for a one yard touchdown. On the season Davenport has thrown for 959 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Troy where Davenport and the Jaguars will look to break their four game losing streak.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two turnovers in loss Davenport was 22-for-36 passing for 197 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-20 defeat versus Coastal Carolina. He also had nine rushes for -23 yards.

Impact Davenport failed to throw a touchdown pass in a game for the first time this season on Saturday. Davenport now has four fumbles in four games in 2025. Through the four games, Davenport has thrown for 764 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. Next up is a road matchup with North Texas.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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