FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There was a time that North Alabama used to roll opponents up as members of the Gulf South Conference with the second-most playoff wins in DII history and 12 league championships.

Between Bobby Wallace, Mark Hudspeth, and Terry Bowden, the Lions roared every season and a place that attracted former FBS transfers such as Florida's Janoris Jenkins.

Yes, the same Jenkins who went on to become a second round pick at No. 39 overall in 2012.

North Alabama coach Brent Dearmon before the FCS Kickoff held at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday August 26, 2023. | Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK

What would be the greatest win in school history against an Arkansas team, the Lions, led by Jenkins, travelled to Magnolia to play Southern Arkansas.…