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at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFri Nov 13 · 11:00 PM CT · 12:00 AM ET
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Results and against the spread
2–7 · 3–4 ATS
Record
2–7
Against the spread
3–4
Form, last 5
LLWWL
Last game
L 23-54vs Dukes
Date
Game
Result
Spread
ATS
Thu 11/5
vs James Madison Dukes
L 23-54
+13.5
Missed
Sat 10/31
at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
W 35-21
−3
Covered
Sat 10/24
vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
W 35-31
+11.5
Covered
Sat 10/17
vs Arkansas State Red Wolves
L 13-23
+5.5
Missed
Tue 10/6
at Troy Trojans
L 34-55
+10
Missed
Spread is the Eagles’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
vs JaguarsFri 11/20 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
at MonarchsFri 11/27 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
Research archive
Previous game briefing
Written Thu Nov 5, before the Dukes game. These notes describe that game, including its injuries and projected starters.
Read the Dukes briefing · Thu 11/5
Dated research · archived briefing
Archived Eagles research
Written Thu Nov 5, before the Dukes game.
Southern Miss enters tonight at 2-6, with a 1-2 home record and a 1-4 road record. Its latest results are a 35-21 win at Louisiana-Monroe and a 35-31 home win over Louisiana-Lafayette. Blake Anderson is in his first season leading the program.
The running game has driven the recent improvement. Steven Robinson rushed for 151 yards at ULM, while Jamarice Wilder added 104. Both also passed 100 yards against Louisiana. Robinson is listed as the starting back, with Wilder behind him. Landry Lyddy remains the projected starting quarterback after completing 15 of 30 passes for 130 yards at ULM.
Anderson has called for better passing decisions, protection and route execution. Grant Page has returned from an elbow injury but is still playing with a brace and discomfort. Mario Sanders has become a more consistent contributor. Luke Rogers and Greg Nunnery are expected back in the offensive-line rotation, although their playing time could be limited.
Defensively, Joe Bolden has simplified assignments and encouraged players to attack gaps. Southern Miss recorded five sacks at ULM. Tonight brings a home game against 5-2 James Madison at 7:00 PM CT. The Dukes are without George Pettaway, while Southern Miss must account for both Camden Coleman and JC Evans at quarterback. Starting lineups remain projections, not confirmed selections.
Season at time of writing
Southern Miss is 2-6, including a 1-2 home record and a 1-4 road record. The Golden Eagles have won their two most recent games, 35-31 against Louisiana-Lafayette and 35-21 at Louisiana-Monroe. The team has shown recent production on the ground, with 249 rushing yards at ULM and 286 against Louisiana.
The news
Ground game drives recent wins
Southern Miss has won its last two games, with Steven Robinson and Jamarice Wilder leading the ground attack. Robinson rushed for 151 yards and Wilder for 104 in the win at ULM; both also exceeded 100 rushing yards against Louisiana.
Lyddy and offensive balance
Landry Lyddy remains the projected starting quarterback. Coach Blake Anderson has called for better protection, passing decisions and offensive balance; Lyddy completed 15 of 30 passes for 130 yards at ULM.
Player roles and returning contributors
Grant Page returned from an elbow injury and is playing with a brace and discomfort. Mario Sanders has become a more consistent contributor, while Luke Rogers and Greg Nunnery are expected back in the offensive-line rotation, possibly with limited playing time.
Defense simplifies its approach
Southern Miss recorded five sacks at ULM. Coach Anderson and defensive coordinator Joe Bolden have simplified assignments and encouraged the defense to attack gaps.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 8 Eagles and 5 Dukes on the report.
Eagles
Jaylen HimesFoot injury; listed out for tonight, with no return timetable reported.Out
Jahmir DavisListed out for the season; no further return detail reported.Out
Jeffery RushListed out for the season; no further return detail reported.Out
Jeremiah DillonListed out for the season; no further return detail reported.Out
Jordan PrideListed out for the season; no further return detail reported.Out
Ricky HardingListed out for the season; no further return detail reported.Out
Robert BriggsListed out for the season; no further return detail reported.Out
Ethan HamptonHand injury; listed probable for the previous game but did not play at ULM. No newer game-specific status or return timetable was reported.Day-to-day
Dukes
George PettawayLower-body injury; listed out for tonight and described as week-to-week.Out
Jayon HarveyListed out; diagnosis and return timetable were not provided.Out
KD MosleyListed out; diagnosis and return timetable were not provided.Out
Tanner VibabulListed out; diagnosis and return timetable were not provided.Out
Kylan BilliotUndisclosed injury; expected to be a game-time decision.Questionable