Barry Remo played the best game of his Southern career in the team’s 35-30 loss to Texas Southern on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

Before the sophomore running back could enjoy having 24 carries for 120 yards, he had to wait.

Despite being one of two returnees in the eight-player position group, Remo had to accept playing sparingly. Before his career night, he had a total of 19 rushes for 71 yards in five games. His single-game high for attempts previously was eight.

Remo's first career start for Southern (1-10, 0-7 SWAC) was necessary by the absence of injured star tailback Trey Holly , who entered this week as the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s leading rusher with 808 yards.

Remo found out shortly before facing Texas Southern (5-5, 4-3) that he would be the starter.

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