Barnett, James Madison maintain safe distance from Southern Miss in 32-15 win
— Alonza Barnett III threw two touchdowns and James Madison beat Southern Mississippi 32-15 on Saturday to keep the Eagles winless in the Sun Belt Conference.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
15
James Madison Dukes
32
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
| JMU | 0 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
Bridgeforth Stadium · 25,399 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Tulane Green Wave | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:05 15-32
Cam Ross 7 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Cristiano Rosa Kick)
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 10:47 15-25
Chris Shearin Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 10:47 15-23
Kenyon Clay 15 Yd Run (Connor Gibbs PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 14:47 9-23
Cam Ross 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Cristiano Rosa PAT failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 9-17
Connor Gibbs 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:55 6-17
Connor Gibbs 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:50 3-17
Taylor Thompson 10 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Cristiano Rosa Kick)
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Touchdown 5:49 3-10
George Pettaway 4 Yd Run (Cristiano Rosa Kick)
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Field Goal 13:57 3-3
Cristiano Rosa 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:29 3-0
Connor Gibbs 44 Yd Field Goal
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1 play, 11 yards
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JMU
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:58 · End of Game
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USM 1:58
8 plays, 28 yards, 2:38 · Downs
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JMU 4:36
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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USM 6:53
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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JMU 8:53
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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USM 10:42
5 plays, 1 yard, 1:23 · Punt
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JMU 12:05
12 plays, 94 yards, 5:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:05 15-32
Cam Ross 7 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Cristiano Rosa Kick)
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USM 2:27
8 plays, 58 yards, 2:58 · Fumble
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JMU 5:25
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Downs
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USM 7:26
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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JMU 8:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:17 · Punt Touchdown
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USM 10:47
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 10:47 15-25
Chris Shearin Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 10:47 15-23
Kenyon Clay 15 Yd Run (Connor Gibbs PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 14:47 9-23
Cam Ross 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Cristiano Rosa PAT failed)
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USM
8 plays, 37 yards, 1:14 · Field Goal
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JMU 1:14
6 plays, 8 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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USM 1:55
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 9-17
Connor Gibbs 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:55 6-17
Connor Gibbs 54 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 4:50
1 play, 10 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:50 3-17
Taylor Thompson 10 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Cristiano Rosa Kick)
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USM 4:56
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:48 · Interception
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JMU 5:49
5 plays, 67 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:49 3-10
George Pettaway 4 Yd Run (Cristiano Rosa Kick)
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USM 7:44
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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JMU 10:40
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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USM 12:18
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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JMU 13:57
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:57 3-3
Cristiano Rosa 40 Yd Field Goal
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USM 1:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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JMU 2:21
5 plays, 36 yards, 2:13 · Interception
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USM 4:34
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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JMU 7:55
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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USM 10:29
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:29 3-0
Connor Gibbs 44 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 11:41
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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USM 14:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:52 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
USM
JMU
19
1st Downs
18
7-19
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
319
Total Yards
357
178
Passing
158
11/34
Comp/Att
16/26
5.2
Yards per pass
6.1
141
Rushing
199
44
Rushing Attempts
41
3.2
Yards per rush
4.9
8-93
Penalties
5-46
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:16
Possession
29:44
Highlights
00:21
Kenyon Clay scores 15-yard rushing touchdown
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00:36
George Pettaway crosses goal line for 4-yard rushing touchdown
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00:20
Taylor Thompson hauls it in for 10-yard receiving touchdown
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00:49
House call! Cameron Ross scores on 94-yard kick return
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