University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, October 17
Hattiesburg, Miss.
6 pm
Southern Miss
vs
Arkansas State
Football Returns Home to Face Arkansas State
10/16/2026 9:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – After playing the last two games on the road, the Southern Miss football team returns to Renasant Stadium for the first time in over a month when they face Sun Belt West foe Arkansas State, Saturday, at 6 p.m.
The game can be seen via ESPN+ as well as heard on an affiliate of the Southern Miss Sports Network and through SouthernMiss.com. Tickets for the game can be purchased here.
The Golden Eagles (1-4 overall, 0-1 Sun Belt) look to snap a four-game losing streak with their last outing coming on Oct. 6, in a 55-34 setback at Troy in both team's league opener. A-State (2-4, 0-2) fell in its last clash, dropping a 56-49 home decision to South Alabama last Thursday evening.
This contest marks the 16th meeting between the two schools in football with the Golden Eagles leading the overall series 11-4, including a 27-21 win in Jonesboro last season. Southern Miss also holds a 6-2 mark over the Red Wolves in games played in Hattiesburg.
Quarterback Landry Lyddy is expected to make his third-straight start for the Golden Eagles, and he has thrown for 824 yards on 62-of-99 passing with six touchdowns and two interceptions. In his last outing at Troy, Lyddy threw for a career-high 316 yards with a pair of touchdowns.
On the ground, Steven Robinson continues to lead Southern Miss in rushing with 348 yards on 78 carries at 4.5 yards per attempt. Jamarice Wilder ranks second on the squad in rushing with 209 yards on 42 carries for a 5.0-yard average per rush.
Four Golden Eagle receivers have collected at least 10 catches with Mario Sanders leading the squad in catches (28), receiving yards (404) and touchdown catches (5). AJ Little is next with 16 catches for 251 yards and a touchdown, while Kaden Saunders has 10 catches for 163 yards and MJ Johnson with 10 grabs for 120 yards.
The Southern Miss defense shows both Michael Robinson III and Mathis Haygood holding the team lead in tackles with 42, while Landon Sylvie is next with 33. Jameer Lewis holds both the team lead for tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (3.0), while Kobi Albert has three interceptions and a fumble recovery.
Following the A-State contest, the Golden Eagles return home next weekend to face Louisiana for homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 24. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
The game can be seen via ESPN+ as well as heard on an affiliate of the Southern Miss Sports Network and through SouthernMiss.com. Tickets for the game can be purchased here.
The Golden Eagles (1-4 overall, 0-1 Sun Belt) look to snap a four-game losing streak with their last outing coming on Oct. 6, in a 55-34 setback at Troy in both team's league opener. A-State (2-4, 0-2) fell in its last clash, dropping a 56-49 home decision to South Alabama last Thursday evening.
This contest marks the 16th meeting between the two schools in football with the Golden Eagles leading the overall series 11-4, including a 27-21 win in Jonesboro last season. Southern Miss also holds a 6-2 mark over the Red Wolves in games played in Hattiesburg.
Quarterback Landry Lyddy is expected to make his third-straight start for the Golden Eagles, and he has thrown for 824 yards on 62-of-99 passing with six touchdowns and two interceptions. In his last outing at Troy, Lyddy threw for a career-high 316 yards with a pair of touchdowns.
On the ground, Steven Robinson continues to lead Southern Miss in rushing with 348 yards on 78 carries at 4.5 yards per attempt. Jamarice Wilder ranks second on the squad in rushing with 209 yards on 42 carries for a 5.0-yard average per rush.
Four Golden Eagle receivers have collected at least 10 catches with Mario Sanders leading the squad in catches (28), receiving yards (404) and touchdown catches (5). AJ Little is next with 16 catches for 251 yards and a touchdown, while Kaden Saunders has 10 catches for 163 yards and MJ Johnson with 10 grabs for 120 yards.
The Southern Miss defense shows both Michael Robinson III and Mathis Haygood holding the team lead in tackles with 42, while Landon Sylvie is next with 33. Jameer Lewis holds both the team lead for tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (3.0), while Kobi Albert has three interceptions and a fumble recovery.
Following the A-State contest, the Golden Eagles return home next weekend to face Louisiana for homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 24. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
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