Lafayette's Davion Bell (6) and JP Swain (68) carry American Flags out as they run onto the field prior to the game against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)

Lafayette's head coach Anthony Hart watches from the sideline during the first half against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)

Lafayette's Nick Thompson (3) drops back to pass the ball during the first half against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)

Lafayette's Makyi Reed Jones (4) attempts to catch a pass during the first half against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)

Lafayette's Lawson Fortner (8) runs the ball during the first half against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)

Lafayette's Dee Gipson (1) returns a punt during the first half against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)

Lafayette's Nick Thompson (3) passes the ball during the first half against Columbus at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford on Sept. 15, 2023. (Petre Thomas)