South Alabama Announces October 3rd Night Game Kickoff Time
The kickoff time for South Alabama's October 3rd home game against Louisiana-Monroe has been set for a night game at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, September 21, 2026 — The kickoff time for an upcoming collegiate football game has been officially announced. South Alabama will host Louisiana-Monroe on October 3rd, with the game scheduled as a night contest at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The specific kickoff time, designated as a ‘night game,’ indicates that the match is expected to begin after sunset, a common practice for games that are not scheduled for early afternoon or mid-day slots. Hancock Whitney Stadium serves as the home venue for South Alabama’s football program. This announcement provides clarity for fans, players, and staff regarding the schedule for this particular fixture. No further details regarding the broadcast or specific time of the night game were immediately available in the provided summary. The game is a home contest for South Alabama, meaning they will play in front of their home crowd at their established stadium. The opponent, Louisiana-Monroe, will travel to face the Jaguars. The date, October 3rd, places the game in early autumn, a key period in the college football season. This scheduling decision allows for strategic planning for both teams leading up to the event, including travel arrangements for the visiting team and game-day operations for the home institution. Further information, such as precise kickoff times and broadcast details, is typically released closer to the game date or may be announced by the respective athletic departments or conference offices. The designation of a ‘night game’ often implies a primetime slot, though the exact hour is not specified in this summary. Fans anticipating this matchup can now mark their calendars with the confirmed date and the general timing of the contest. The stadium, Hancock Whitney Stadium, is a well-known facility for collegiate sports in the region. The matchup between South Alabama and Louisiana-Monroe is part of the regular season schedule for both institutions. The exact timing of the night game remains to be fully detailed, but its scheduling is now set for October 3rd at Hancock Whitney Stadium, with South Alabama as the home team.
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