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Southern quarterback Jalen Woods (12) looks down field to make the throw in the spring game on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 28, SOUTHERN 21

The Jaguars' defense is stout in the secondary and they'll unleash star defensive end Ckelby Givens on the opposing backfield. However, North Carolina Central returned its entire starting offensive line. Southern might be hard-pressed to challenge redshirt senior quarterback Walker Harris, who made the preseason All-MEAC first-team offense.

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