TALLAHASSEE, Florida - The Southern football team recorded its first conference loss of the season Saturday after the team lost 24-6 against Florida A&M at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee.

Southern opened the scoring with a 50-yard field goal from Josh Griffin in the first quarter. However, Florida A&M's Jamari Gassett returned a punt for a touchdown to make it a 7-3 game later in the first quarter.

Southern quarterback Noah Bodden finished the game 8 for 17 on passing attempts for 45 yards and one interception.

The Jaguars entered Saturday's matchup 4-3 overall and 3-0 in SWAC play. Southern hasn't won at Florida A&M since 2001. The Jaguars play Alabama A&M Nov. 2 in Huntsville.