Adams with 2 returns, Southern Miss beats Alcorn St. 38-10
Jaylond Adams returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a score to help Southern Mississippi jump to an early lead and beat Alcorn State 38-10 on Saturday in a season opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alcorn State Braves
10
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALCN | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| USM | 10 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 38 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 31,076 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Florida A&M Rattlers | W 38-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 52-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 38-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes | W 63-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Grambling Tigers | L 59-63 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 10:52 10-38
Andrew Stein 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:40 10-35
Jaylond Adams 80 Yd Punt Return (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Touchdown 0:15 10-28
Jack Abraham 14 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Field Goal 4:54 10-21
Corey McCullough 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:26 7-21
Neil McLaurin 55 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Zac Everett Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:43 7-13
De'Shawn Waller 15 Yd Run (Corey McCullough Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 0-13
Andrew Stein 19 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:33 0-10
Andrew Stein 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:46 0-7
Jaylond Adams 89 Yd Kickoff Return (Andrew Stein Kick)
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USM
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:55 · End of Game
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ALCN 2:55
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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USM 5:00
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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ALCN 8:27
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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USM 10:52
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:52 10-38
Andrew Stein 24 Yd Field Goal
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ALCN 12:24
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:11 · Fumble
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ALCN 12:40
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:35 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:40 10-35
Jaylond Adams 80 Yd Punt Return (Andrew Stein Kick)
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USM 0:15
12 plays, 68 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 10-28
Jack Abraham 14 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALCN 4:54
11 plays, 54 yards, 3:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:54 10-21
Corey McCullough 44 Yd Field Goal
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USM 8:26
7 plays, 85 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:26 7-21
Neil McLaurin 55 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Zac Everett Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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ALCN 10:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:43 7-13
De'Shawn Waller 15 Yd Run (Corey McCullough Kick)
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USM 15:00
8 plays, 73 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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ALCN 1:35
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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USM 3:22
3 plays, 30 yards, 1:19 · Fumble
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ALCN 4:41
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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USM 7:31
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception
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ALCN 7:41
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:48 · Interception
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USM 8:29
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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ALCN 10:21
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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USM 12:29
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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ALCN 14:43
15 plays, 52 yards, 7:50 · Missed FG
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Field Goal 0:00 0-13
Andrew Stein 19 Yd Field Goal
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USM 7:33
10 plays, 39 yards, 3:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:33 0-10
Andrew Stein 20 Yd Field Goal
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ALCN 11:12
4 plays, -12 yards, 3:34 · Punt
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USM 14:46
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:46 0-7
Jaylond Adams 89 Yd Kickoff Return (Andrew Stein Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
ALCN
USM
15
1st Downs
16
6-16
3rd down efficiency
7-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
229
Total Yards
389
149
Passing
293
18/32
Comp/Att
18/28
4.7
Yards per pass
10.5
80
Rushing
96
35
Rushing Attempts
31
2.3
Yards per rush
3.1
7-67
Penalties
10-81
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
34:07
Possession
25:53
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