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Southern Miss Clinches Bowl Spot with Dominant 49-21 Win

10/26/2025

Summary

Southern Miss Dominates

Southern Miss secured bowl eligibility for the first time since 2022 with a 49-21 win over UL Monroe, improving to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Quarterback Braylon Braxton completed 18 of 23 passes for 248 yards and threw four touchdown passes.
The Golden Eagles' defense forced three turnovers, contributing to their four-game winning streak.
This achievement marks their best start in conference play since 1988, according to head coach Charles Huff.

Summary

Jaguars Snap Streak

South Alabama ended a six-game losing streak by defeating Georgia State 38-31 on ESPN2.
The Jaguars led 28-14 at halftime, trailed 31-28, and regained the lead with a touchdown.
Kentrel Bullock, the senior running back for South Alabama, rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
Georgia State's quarterback Cameran Brown threw for 241 yards and four touchdowns, but the Panthers could not secure the win.

History

Historical Context

In 1988, Southern Miss achieved a remarkable 10-2 season under head coach Jeff Bower, culminating in a victory over Alabama in the All-American Bowl. This marked their first bowl appearance since 1981. Today, with a strong 6-2 record and a four-game winning streak, Southern Miss aims to replicate that success, signaling a potential revival in their football program's trajectory.

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Southern Miss Dominates

Southern Miss secured bowl eligibility for the first time since 2022 with a 49-21 win over UL Monroe, improving to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Quarterback Braylon Braxton completed 18 of 23 passes for 248 yards and threw four touchdown passes.
The Golden Eagles' defense forced three turnovers, contributing to their four-game winning streak.
This achievement marks their best start in conference play since 1988, according to head coach Charles Huff.

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