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Season record2–7Lost last game
Against the spread3–4At the closing number
Last 5 games
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Eagles at Bulldogs

Fri 11/13at Bulldogs11:00 PM CT 12:00 AM ET
Last time out Thu 11/5L 23-54vs Dukes

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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
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Thu 11/5vs James Madison DukesL 23-54+13.5Missed
Sat 10/31at Louisiana-Monroe WarhawksW 35-21−3Covered
Sat 10/24vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' CajunsW 35-31+11.5Covered
Sat 10/17vs Arkansas State Red WolvesL 13-23+5.5Missed
Tue 10/6at Troy TrojansL 34-55+10Missed

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
The matchup
Eagles projected starters
  • Landry LyddyQB
  • Steven RobinsonRB
  • Davis Dalton (WR-X)
  • AJ Little (WR-Z)
  • Mario SandersSLOT
  • Preston KilgoreTE
  • Braden CainLT
  • Greg NunneryLG
  • Joe RoundsC
  • Aloali’i MauiRG
  • Dante DevineRT
  • Zachariah KeithDE
  • Darrell GrossNT
  • Nasim CairoDT
  • Kameron CyprienJACK
  • Mathis HaygoodWLB
  • Wesley EdisonMLB
  • Champ LewisLCB
  • Laquan RobinsonSS
  • Landon SylvieFS
  • Kobi AlbertRCB
  • Jyaire BrownNB
Dukes projected starters
  • Camden ColemanQB
  • Nick HermanRB
  • Jeremiah Harrison (WR-X)
  • Corey Scott (WR-Z)
  • Braeden WisloskiSLOT
  • Cole KellerTE
  • DJ FoxLT
  • Evan BushongLG
  • Zach GreenbergC
  • Tyler BrownRG
  • Deacon RawlsRT
  • Kei'Trone SimpsonDE
  • Rasheed LovelaceNT
  • Kells BushDT
  • Amar ThomasJACK
  • JT HootenWLB
  • Nakian JacksonMLB
  • Ken WillisLCB
  • Seth GathersSS
  • Terrence JonesFS
  • DJ KellyRCB
  • KJ FloweNB
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