Photo gallery: The 49th Bayou Classic

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Southern knocked off Grambling State 34-17 to win the 49th Bayou Classic in New Orleans on Saturday. See images of the game from HBCU Sports photographer Royce Robinson.

Southern defeats Grambling State to win the Bayou Classic: Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Southern QB Besean McCray accounted for 168 yards and two TDs versus Grambling State in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Besean McCray rushed for 91 yards against Grambling in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Grambling running back Maurice Washington tallied 8.2 yards per carry on six attempts against Southern in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Grambling running back Maurice Washington tallied 8.2 yards per carry on six attempts against Southern in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Grambling freshman quarterback Julian Calvez threw for 152 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception against Southern in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Southern running back Karl Ligon scores a TD against Grambling in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Southern QB Besean McCray scores a rushing TD against Grambling in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/ HBCU Sports
Grambling freshman quarterback Julian Calvez threw for 152 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception against Southern in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports
Southern running back Karl Ligon scores a TD against Grambling in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports

The Grambling offense was held to seven points in the second half in a 34-17 loss to Southern in the Bayou Classic. Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports