Final
• Hattiesburg, MS
Southern Miss rode their high-powered offense to a third straight win at home, halting Jacksonville State's momentum after the Gamecocks had crushed Murray State last weekend.
Matchup
Recap
Southern Miss raced to a commanding 42-25 victory over Jacksonville State, powered by running back Jeffery Pittman's two first-quarter touchdown runs. Quarterback Braylon Braxton was electric for the Golden Eagles, accounting for three touchdowns including two second-half scoring passes to Kadinn Morris and Carl Chester. Despite a late push from the Gamecocks, Ian Foster's 49-yard interception return touchdown with 1:27 remaining sealed the decisive win for Southern Miss.
Key Players
IAN FOSTER
S
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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SO
1 Interception Touchdowns
1.0 Sacks
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
BRAYLON BRAXTON
QB
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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SR
2 Passing Touchdowns
152 Passing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
JEFFERY PITTMAN
RB
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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JR
2 Rushing Touchdowns
80 Rushing Yards
25 Rushing Long
CAM COOK
RB
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks
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JR
77 Rushing Yards
77 Receiving Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
MALCOLM JONES
S
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks
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JR
2.0 Sacks
21.0 Sack Yards
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
CADEN CREEL
QB
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks
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SO
161 Rushing Yards
73 Rushing Long
1 Passing Touchdowns
