USM Escapes Alcorn

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Ed Wilkins | College Football Analyst

            
The last time these two teams met, Southern Miss outpaced Alcorn State 52-0. Southern Miss picked up their first win of the season against Alcorn but was a lot closer than what fans wanted to see with the score being 26-20
            
Kicker Corey Acosta had career high nailing 4 field goals, including a 50 yard make (longest of his career). The freshman Ito Smith had his first career 100-yard game of his young career rushing for 118-yards on 32 carries. Nick Mullens had a solid performance where he was 21-33 passing with 208-yards 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Southern Miss led 20-7 at halftime but was outscored by the Braves 13-6 in the second half. The defense only gave up 98 yards passing but Braves quarterback Jr. Gibbs rushed for 161 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown. The Golden Eagles forced 4 turnovers including the game clinching interception by redshirt freshman Jomez Applewhite.
           

A win for the Golden Eagles is just another step towards getting better. Southern Miss take on the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide next weekend. Do not let this game discourage you fans, believe it or not this game can end up being a learning experience for the Eagles. Playing teams such as Mississippi State and Alabama just makes the conference games that much easier. As long as the Eagles key players remain healthy, I believe they can do some damage in the western division of Conference USA.
            

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