University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, October 24
Hattiesburg, Miss.
4 pm
Southern Miss
vs
Louisiana
10/23/2026 12:10:00 PM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss football team returns to Renasant Stadium for the second consecutive weekend as they entertain Louisiana in the school's annual homecoming game at 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.
This homecoming tilt, themed "Soaring into the Future," is the 89th edition of this game with the Golden Eagles having posted a 63-25 record in homecoming contests. Southern Miss has won 17 of its last 24 homecoming games.
The Golden Eagles (1-5, 0-2) and Ragin' Cajuns (5-2, 2-1) renew the second oldest series in Southern Miss history, which started in 1923. The two schools have played 56 times, and this series trails only Memphis (64) in terms of number of games played.
The overall series shows a record of 43-12-1 in favor of Southern Miss. The Cajuns won the first seven meetings from 1923-1930, but the Golden Eagles have had winning streaks of 17 (1946-83), 11 (1954-2023) and 10 (1931-40) games. The Golden Eagles also hold a 23-2 record over UL in games played in Hattiesburg.
This will also mark the seventh time the Golden Eagles will face the Cajuns for homecoming and are 5-1 against them in these contests.
Heading into this game, Landry Lyddy will get the start at quarterback for the home team. He has thrown for 1,032 yards on 80-of-132 throws with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. His top targets have been Mario Sanders, who leads the team in receptions (34), receiving yards (492) and touchdown catches (5). AJ Little ranks second with 17 catches for 271 yards and a score, while Kanden Saunders is third with 12 catches for 184 yards.
On the ground, Steven Robinson continues to lead the way with 432 yards on 99 carries for a 4.4 yard per carry average and five touchdowns. The second-leading rusher is Jamarice Wilder, who has tallied 218 yards on 44 carries and three touchdowns.
Linebacker Mathis Haygood leads the Golden Eagle defense with 55 tackles, including a team-best 5.5 tackles for loss, while Michael Robinson III holds down the second spot with 51 stops. Landon Sylvie and Wesley Edison are tied for third on the squad with 37 tackles, while Jameer Lewis leads the way with three sacks.
Following the UL contest, the Golden Eagles take to the road next weekend to face ULM, Saturday, Oct. 31. Game time is set for 2:30 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.
This homecoming tilt, themed "Soaring into the Future," is the 89th edition of this game with the Golden Eagles having posted a 63-25 record in homecoming contests. Southern Miss has won 17 of its last 24 homecoming games.
The Golden Eagles (1-5, 0-2) and Ragin' Cajuns (5-2, 2-1) renew the second oldest series in Southern Miss history, which started in 1923. The two schools have played 56 times, and this series trails only Memphis (64) in terms of number of games played.
The overall series shows a record of 43-12-1 in favor of Southern Miss. The Cajuns won the first seven meetings from 1923-1930, but the Golden Eagles have had winning streaks of 17 (1946-83), 11 (1954-2023) and 10 (1931-40) games. The Golden Eagles also hold a 23-2 record over UL in games played in Hattiesburg.
This will also mark the seventh time the Golden Eagles will face the Cajuns for homecoming and are 5-1 against them in these contests.
Heading into this game, Landry Lyddy will get the start at quarterback for the home team. He has thrown for 1,032 yards on 80-of-132 throws with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. His top targets have been Mario Sanders, who leads the team in receptions (34), receiving yards (492) and touchdown catches (5). AJ Little ranks second with 17 catches for 271 yards and a score, while Kanden Saunders is third with 12 catches for 184 yards.
On the ground, Steven Robinson continues to lead the way with 432 yards on 99 carries for a 4.4 yard per carry average and five touchdowns. The second-leading rusher is Jamarice Wilder, who has tallied 218 yards on 44 carries and three touchdowns.
Linebacker Mathis Haygood leads the Golden Eagle defense with 55 tackles, including a team-best 5.5 tackles for loss, while Michael Robinson III holds down the second spot with 51 stops. Landon Sylvie and Wesley Edison are tied for third on the squad with 37 tackles, while Jameer Lewis leads the way with three sacks.
Following the UL contest, the Golden Eagles take to the road next weekend to face ULM, Saturday, Oct. 31. Game time is set for 2:30 p.m.
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