Defenses scorched in offensive shootout

South Alabama AthleticsTyrone Howell has emerged as the most dangerous wide receiver on the Warhawks’ roster, but his 244 yards receiving and three touchdowns weren’t enough to leave Handcock Whitney Stadium with their third win of the season.

While Howell had the most yards receiving by a ULM wide receiver since 1995 in Saturday’s 41-34 loss to the Jaguars, the defense permitted South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley to set a new school record of 420 yards passing. The Jaguars amassed nearly 200 yards rushing to complement their aerial attack.

Three South Alabama receivers finished the night with over 100 yards receiving.

ULM clung to a three-point lead going into the half, but South…