Three things we learned from Southern football's loss to Arkansas

Southern football fell to Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40-21 on Saturday at Simmons Bank Field. Here are our takeaways from the game:

Unprepared from the start

The way Southern opened the game was inexcusable. Kickoff returner and running back Princeton Cahee failed to catch the kickoff that was not especially challenging to field. That lost fumble essentially gifted a touchdown to UAPB that was eight yards from the end zone. Southern lacked urgency far too often on both ends and that was unexpected for a team that has now lost seven straight games.

Effort level lacking

Southern has proven to be not as talented as many first thought entering the season. Teams like this with a slim margin for error can’t afford mistakes like turnovers or costly penalties. The biggest thing that can’t be allowed