University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss
1-1 , 0-0
Auburn
2-0 , 0-0
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss. | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Auburn | 17 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 43 |
Golden Eagles Fall at Auburn Saturday Night
9/12/2026 11:53:00 PM | Football
AUBURN, Ala. — Southern Miss found the end zone late in the first half but could not keep pace with a high-powered Auburn offense, falling 43-8 Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The Golden Eagles (1-1) showed resilience after a tough start, with quarterback Ethan Hampton engineering a 14-play, 75-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown pass to Steven Robinson and a successful two-point conversion just before halftime. Robinson led Southern Miss on the ground with 51 yards on 15 carries, while Hampton completed 18 of 27 passes for 146 yards and a score.
Southern Miss' defense was led by Laquan Robinson, who tallied 10 solo tackles. The Golden Eagles forced one fumble and recovered it, but Auburn's balanced attack proved too much, racking up 610 total yards.
Auburn (2-0) capitalized on early turnovers and a strong running game, jumping out to a 17-0 first-quarter lead and never looking back. The Tigers' defense intercepted two passes, including a 29-yard pick-six on the game's opening drive.
The Golden Eagles return home next weekend against UConn in a 6 p.m., non-conference tilt. Tickets for the game are available for purchase at SouthernMiss.com/tickets.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
USM 0, AUB 7
AUB - Jordan Jr.,Andre 29 yd interception (McPherson,Alex kick)
USM 0, AUB 14
AUB - Echols,Jonathan 22 yd pass from Brown,Byrum (McPherson,Alex kick) 8 plays, 93 yards, TOP 02:51
USM 0, AUB 17
AUB - McPherson,Alex 47 yd field goal 5 plays, 30 yards, TOP 00:48
USM 0, AUB 24
AUB - Spencer,De'Shawn 8 yd pass from Brown,Byrum (McPherson,Alex kick) 8 plays, 85 yards, TOP 03:08
USM 8, AUB 24
USM - Robinson,Steven 1 yd pass from Hampton,Ethan (Beck,Jeremiah pass) 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:16
USM 8, AUB 27
AUB - McPherson,Alex 55 yd field goal 4 plays, 33 yards, TOP 00:19
USM 8, AUB 34
AUB - Brown,Byrum 5 yd pass from Neptune,Christian (McPherson,Alex kick) 12 plays, 65 yards, TOP 04:57
USM 8, AUB 36
AUB - 0 yd safety
USM 8, AUB 43
AUB - Mabson II,Omar 2 yd run (McPherson,Alex kick), 9 plays, 61 yards, TOP 03:09
