Abraham, Watkins take Southern Miss. past Jackson St. 55-7
Jack Abraham threw for four touchdowns and Southern Mississippi beat Jackson State 55-7 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Jackson State Tigers
7
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKST | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| USM | 14 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 55 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 29,176 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Florida A&M Rattlers | W 27-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Grambling Tigers | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:48 7-55
Tate Whatley 15 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 7-48
Kobe Gates 9 Yd pass from Jarrad Hayes (Christian Jacquemin Kick)
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Touchdown 13:13 0-48
Quez Watkins 24 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 0:23 0-41
Parker Shaunfield 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:53 0-38
Jordan Mitchell 2 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 6:55 0-31
Xavier Marion 26 Yd Fumble Return (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 7:04 0-24
Quez Watkins 81 Yd Punt Return (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 14:07 0-17
Parker Shaunfield 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:00 0-14
Quez Watkins 22 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 12:16 0-7
Quez Watkins 28 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM
4 plays, 28 yards, 0:00
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JKST 2:00
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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USM 2:48
9 plays, 56 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 7-55
Tate Whatley 15 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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JKST 8:25
3 plays, 28 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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USM 10:09
9 plays, 31 yards, 4:51 · Interception
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JKST
9 plays, 84 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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USM 3:42
4 plays, 45 yards, 1:30 · Fumble
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JKST 5:12
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · Downs
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USM 6:28
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:34 · Interception
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JKST 8:02
15 plays, 52 yards, 5:11 · Missed FG
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USM 13:13
3 plays, 26 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 7-48
Kobe Gates 9 Yd pass from Jarrad Hayes (Christian Jacquemin Kick)
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Touchdown 13:13 0-48
Quez Watkins 24 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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JKST 14:45
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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USM
1 play, 19 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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JKST 0:14
1 play, -5 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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USM 0:23
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:23 0-41
Parker Shaunfield 29 Yd Field Goal
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JKST 2:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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USM 2:53
5 plays, 43 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 0-38
Jordan Mitchell 2 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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JKST 4:43
1 play, 4 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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USM 4:54
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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JKST 6:20
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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JKST 6:55
1 play, 1 yard, 0:00 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 0-31
Xavier Marion 26 Yd Fumble Return (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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JKST 7:04
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:08 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:04 0-24
Quez Watkins 81 Yd Punt Return (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM 9:12
7 plays, 15 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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JKST 11:54
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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USM 14:07
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:07 0-17
Parker Shaunfield 46 Yd Field Goal
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JKST 0:42
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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USM 3:00
16 plays, 98 yards, 7:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:00 0-14
Quez Watkins 22 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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JKST 10:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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USM 12:16
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:16 0-7
Quez Watkins 28 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
JKST
USM
10
1st Downs
29
3-14
3rd down efficiency
9-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
199
Total Yards
457
98
Passing
255
19/37
Comp/Att
25/33
2.6
Yards per pass
7.7
101
Rushing
202
22
Rushing Attempts
45
4.6
Yards per rush
4.5
5-35
Penalties
4-35
4
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
23:27
Possession
36:33
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