Photos: Highlights from the 46th Annual Bayou Classic
Rivals Southern University and Grambling State face off in the annual Bayou Classic competition in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) poses with the MVP trophy after the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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Southern wide receiver Tyler Brown (89) and his teammates take the field against Grambling during the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling tight end Jaye Patrick (87) and his teammates take the field against Southern during the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling wide receiver De'Vante Davis (82) makes a catch for a touchdown over Southern linebacker Benjamin Harris (18) during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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The Southern University band performs during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern head coach Dawson Odums talks to his players during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) drops back to pass against Grambling during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling defensive back Keilon Elder (23) finds running room against Southern during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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The Grambling band enters the stadium before the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling wide receiver De'Vante Davis (82) celebrates his touchdown with Lyndon Rash (10) and Donald Johnson (1) during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic against Southern at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern defensive tackle Davin Cotton (54) and Joe Davis (42) tackle Grambling defensive back Keilon Elder (23) during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Gov. John Bel Edward and his wife Donna are interviewed by Leon Thomas III of the Grambling Sports Radio Network, right, before the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling wide receiver Lyndon Rash (10) makes a catch against Southern during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern wide receiver Brandon Hinton (24) recovers his own muffed punt against Grambling during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs watches the action against Southern during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) is called for intentional grounding as he is pressured by a Grambling defender during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Grambling wide receiver Raylon Richardson (18) is tackled for a loss by Southern defensive lineman Joe Davis (42) during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern running back Jarod Sims (48) celebrates scoring the winning touchdown against Grambling during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern running back Jarod Sims (48) scores the winning touchdown against Grambling during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Grambling wide receiver Lyndon Rash (10) is gang tackled by Grambling defenders during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern running back Devon Benn (2) is tripped up as Grambling defensive back Damien Crumitie (4) makes the tackle during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs calls to his playersduring the second half against Southern during the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern defensive tackle Davin Cotton (54) drops an interception as Southern cornerback Tamaurice Smith (26) and Grambling tight end Kalif Jackson (88) watch the play during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Grambling kicker Miguel Mendez (33) and Southern linebacker Calvin Lunkins (1) react after Mendez' field goal attempt was blocked with five seconds left in the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) is called for intentional grounding as he is pressured by a Grambling defender during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern defensive tackle Davin Cotton (54) and Joe Davis (42) tackle Grambling's Keilon Elder (23) during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday.
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Southern head coach Dawson Odums poses with the SWAC championship cup after the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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Southern ROTC members celebrate a touchdown against Grambling during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern head coach Dawson Odums, left, and Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs meet after the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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Grambling quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19) scores against Southern defensive back Jakoby Pappillion (7) during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern fans celebrate a touchdown against Grambling during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern players pose for a photo after the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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Southern running back Jarod Sims (48) scores against Grambling during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Grambling fans celebrate a score against Southern during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Grambling band member D'Arieus Culbert and other band members dance on the sideline after their halftime routine at the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Miss Grambling State Rickenzie Johnikin watches Grambling tight end Kalif Jackson (88) and other players warm up at halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Grambling State band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Grambling State band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Grambling State band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Southern University band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern running back Devon Benn (2) gets past Grambling defensive back Damien Crumitie (4) during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Grambling quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19) fumbles after he is hit by a Southern player during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Grambling State band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Southern University band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Southern University band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern fans enjoy themselves during a timeout during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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Southern players celebrate after the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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A Southern cheerleaders soars above the crowd during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern head coach Dawson Odums objects to a call during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern defensive back Jakoby Pappillion (7) signals 'no good,' after Grambling kicker Miguel Mendez (33) missed a field goal during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Grambling State band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Southern University band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Southern University band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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The Southern University band performs during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern beat Grambling 30-28.
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The Grambling State band performs during halftime of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern wide receiver Hunter Register (4) makes a catch against Grambling defensive back Damien Crumitie (4) during the first half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Southern running back Jarod Sims (48) celebrates scoring the winning touchdown against Grambling during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.
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Southern quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) scrambles out of the pocket as Grambling defensive lineman Cody Dillard (98) closes in during the second half of the 46th Annual Bayou Classic at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Southern won 30-28.