Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern wide receiver Mike Berry is stopped by New Mexico's David Orvick (33) and Dante Caro in the second half Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- New Mexico Lobos quarterback B.R. Holbrook (12) pitches the ball over to Lobos running back Jhurell Pressley (6) as Southern defensive lineman Kadeem Lewis (94) looks on during the first half in Albuquerque, N.M. Saturday.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern defensive back Jaleel Richardson (13) drives down the field against New Mexico Lobos defenders during the third quarter.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern running back Darrius Coleman (30) drives past New Mexico Lobos linebacker Dallias Bollema (41) during the third quarter.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern head coach Stump Mitchell pushes his second string quarterback J.P. Douglas (4) out onto the field during the third quarter.

Advocate file photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNONSouthern running back Darrius Coleman looks for running room against New Mexico last season. During spring drills, Coleman is battling Terence Clayton and Lenary Tillery to be the starting running back.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNONSouthern quarterback Dray Joseph lets the ball go under pressure from New Mexico Lobos linebacker Joseph Harris during the second half of New Mexico's 66-21 win Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNONSouthern defensive end Jaylen Jordan (93) brings down New Mexico Lobos running back David Anaya during the second half of the Jaguars' 66-21 loss last week. SU's defense often struggled with assignments and tackling in the season opener.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern running back Terence Clayton Jr. (20) drives past New Mexico Lobos cornerback Rashad Jackson during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern quarterback Dray Joseph (10) is sacked by New Mexico Lobos defensive tackle Ugo Uzodinma (49) during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern quarterback Dray Joseph (10), left, tosses the ball before the start of the second half.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNONSouthern quarterback J.P. Douglas (4) throws the ball to Southern wide receiver Mike Berry (80) for a two-point conversion against the New Mexico Lobos during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- The Southern band performs Michael Jackson's Thriller during their halftime show in Albuquerque, N.M. Saturday.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNONSouthern fullback Lee Mitchell, bottom center, crosses the goal line in the third quarter of the Jaguars' 66-21 loss to New Mexico on Sept. 1 in Albuquerque, N.M. The Jaguars had a bye week last week, giving them extra time to prepare for Thursday's SWAC opener against Mississippi Valley State.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- New Mexico Lobos head coach Bob Davie eyes the clock during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNONA pass intended for Southern tight end Rashaun Allen is grabbed by New Mexico linebacker Joe Stoner (39) for an interception during the first half Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- New Mexico Lobos fans watch their team play against the Southern Jaguars under the shade of a tree near the end zone.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern band brass players belt out a song during the Jags game.

Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Southern defensive back Levi Jackson (22) is looked after by a New Mexico Lobos orthopedic doctor on the Jaguar sidelines during the first half.