Southern Miss swarms Alcorn State in 40-14 season-opening win
— Billy Wiles threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns and Southern Mississippi was never threatened in a 40-14 season-opening win over Alcorn State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alcorn State Braves
14
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
40
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALCN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| USM | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 40 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 30,335 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs Texas Southern Tigers | W 43-40 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 4:26 14-40
Andrew Stein 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:08 14-37
Niko Duffey 15 Yd Run (Noah Kiani Kick)
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Touchdown 4:31 7-37
Tyquan Henderson 3 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Field Goal 9:35 7-30
Andrew Stein 52 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:30 7-27
Andrew Stein 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:56 7-24
Frank Gore Jr. 2 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Touchdown 3:50 7-17
Tyler Macon 75 Yd Run (Noah Kiani Kick)
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Field Goal 4:03 0-17
Andrew Stein 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:34 0-14
Frank Gore Jr. 9 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 0-7
Jakarius Caston 16 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALCN
3 plays, 17 yards, 0:50 · End of 4th Quarter
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USM 0:50
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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ALCN 1:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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USM 4:26
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:26 14-40
Andrew Stein 41 Yd Field Goal
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ALCN 9:08
8 plays, 72 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:08 14-37
Niko Duffey 15 Yd Run (Noah Kiani Kick)
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USM 13:30
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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ALCN 0:53
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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USM 4:31
8 plays, 79 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:31 7-37
Tyquan Henderson 3 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALCN 8:10
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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USM 9:35
6 plays, 0 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:35 7-30
Andrew Stein 52 Yd Field Goal
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ALCN 12:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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USM 13:37
3 plays, 57 yards, 1:16 · Interception
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ALCN
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:29 · End of Half
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USM 0:30
8 plays, 64 yards, 4:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:30 7-27
Andrew Stein 23 Yd Field Goal
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ALCN 4:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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USM 6:19
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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ALCN 8:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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USM 10:56
14 plays, 65 yards, 7:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:56 7-24
Frank Gore Jr. 2 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALCN 3:50
1 play, 75 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:50 7-17
Tyler Macon 75 Yd Run (Noah Kiani Kick)
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USM 4:03
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:03 0-17
Andrew Stein 25 Yd Field Goal
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ALCN 6:26
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:02 · Interception
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USM 7:34
7 plays, 63 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 0-14
Frank Gore Jr. 9 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALCN 11:07
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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USM 12:53
3 plays, 53 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 0-7
Jakarius Caston 16 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALCN 14:18
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:42 · Interception
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
ALCN
USM
8
1st Downs
25
3-11
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
226
Total Yards
441
44
Passing
296
5/14
Comp/Att
24/31
3.1
Yards per pass
9.5
182
Rushing
145
29
Rushing Attempts
38
6.3
Yards per rush
3.8
7-77
Penalties
5-35
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
21:43
Possession
38:17
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