Howard, Smith lead Southern Miss past UTSA 31-29
Keon Howard threw three touchdown passes, and Ito Smith ran for an 89-yard score to help Southern Mississippi beat UTSA 31-29 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
31
UT San Antonio Roadrunners
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 31 |
| UTSA | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 29 |
Alamodome · 23,517 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | @ Troy Trojans | L 34-55 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:48 31-29
Marquez McNair 24 Yd pass from Dalton Sturm (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 1:56 31-23
Parker Shaunfield 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:33 28-23
Jared Sackett 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:48 28-20
Marquez McNair 28 Yd pass from Dalton Sturm (Jared Sackett Kick)
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Touchdown 13:20 28-13
Ito Smith 89 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 1:05 21-13
Quez Watkins 48 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 2:52 14-13
Korey Robertson 20 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 0:32 7-13
Jared Sackett 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:57 7-10
Josh Stewart 21 Yd pass from Dalton Sturm (Jared Sackett Kick)
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Touchdown 9:34 7-3
Jay'Shawn Washington 32 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 11:02 0-3
Jared Sackett 38 Yd Field Goal
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USM
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:48 · End of Game
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UTSA 0:48
5 plays, 53 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:48 31-29
Marquez McNair 24 Yd pass from Dalton Sturm (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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USM 1:56
12 plays, 69 yards, 5:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:56 31-23
Parker Shaunfield 24 Yd Field Goal
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UTSA 7:33
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:33 28-23
Jared Sackett 44 Yd Field Goal
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USM 9:00
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:48 · Fumble
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UTSA 9:48
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 28-20
Marquez McNair 28 Yd pass from Dalton Sturm (Jared Sackett Kick)
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USM 13:20
1 play, 89 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:20 28-13
Ito Smith 89 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UTSA 13:34
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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USM 1:05
1 play, 48 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:05 21-13
Quez Watkins 48 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UTSA 1:14
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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USM 2:52
4 plays, 39 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:52 14-13
Korey Robertson 20 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UTSA 4:36
11 plays, 64 yards, 6:00 · Interception
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USM 10:36
10 plays, 68 yards, 4:24 · Missed FG
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USM
1 play, 0 yards, 0:32 · End of Half
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UTSA 0:32
5 plays, 42 yards, 1:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:32 7-13
Jared Sackett 40 Yd Field Goal
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USM 1:34
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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UTSA 2:57
11 plays, 92 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 7-10
Josh Stewart 21 Yd pass from Dalton Sturm (Jared Sackett Kick)
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USM 7:53
8 plays, 24 yards, 4:24 · Punt
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UTSA 12:17
4 plays, 28 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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USM 0:09
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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UTSA 2:16
11 plays, 52 yards, 5:30 · Punt
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USM 7:46
1 play, 49 yards, 0:15 · Fumble
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UTSA 8:01
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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USM 9:34
4 plays, 64 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 7-3
Jay'Shawn Washington 32 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UTSA 11:02
10 plays, 56 yards, 3:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:02 0-3
Jared Sackett 38 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
USM
UTSA
18
1st Downs
27
2-8
3rd down efficiency
8-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
458
Total Yards
469
212
Passing
367
15/21
Comp/Att
27/43
10.1
Yards per pass
8.5
246
Rushing
102
30
Rushing Attempts
33
8.2
Yards per rush
3.1
3-35
Penalties
3-25
2
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
23:53
Possession
36:07
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