Alcorn State Braves at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat the Alcorn State Braves 49-3 at M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
- Venue
- M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS
- Kickoff
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 5:00 PM ET
- Broadcast
- ESPN+
Team stats
| ALCN | USM | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1st Downs | 32 |
| 5-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 223 | Total Yards | 543 |
| 119 | Passing | 226 |
| 15/23 | Comp/Att | 15/27 |
| 5.2 | Yards per pass | 8.4 |
| 104 | Rushing | 317 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 57 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 5.6 |
| 7-69 | Penalties | 4-25 |
| 5 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 4 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 28:39 | Possession | 31:21 |
Alcorn State Braves leaders
- Passing Yards: Jaylon Tolbert, 15/22, 119 YDS, 4 INT
- Rushing Yards: Joshua Tate, 8 CAR, 33 YDS
- Receiving Yards: Tyree Kelly, 3 REC, 39 YDS
Southern Miss Golden Eagles leaders
- Passing Yards: Ethan Hampton, 13/23, 180 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing Yards: Steven Robinson, 23 CAR, 123 YDS, 3 TD
- Receiving Yards: Mario Sanders, 6 REC, 94 YDS, 1 TD