Alcorn State vs Southern Miss Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Alcorn State vs Southern Miss Game Information
The Alcorn State Braves will be on their first road trip of the year Saturday with a 5:00 PM matchup in Hattiesburg against Southern Miss. Alcorn State comes into Saturday undefeated this season following a 49-point victory in Game 1 of the year last week. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles open their season Saturday looking to put the past behind them as they began last year 7-2 before losing their final 4 games, including an 11-point loss in the New Orleans Bowl against Western Kentucky to close the year. Stay up to date with our College Football Picks.
Alcorn State Preview
The Alcorn State defense dominated last week, giving up 232 yards and only 7 points. Offensively, Alcorn State was phenomenal, scoring 56 points, including 35 in the first half, on 410 total yards. Jaylon Tolbert led Alcorn State last week, completing 25 passes for 265 yards and 5 scores, along with 19 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 carries. Bryan Wilson completed 5 passes for 51 yards and 1 score. Carl McDonald Jr. was the top ball carrier on the team with 34 yards on 10 carries. Jamar Ebron led the team with 63 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 grabs. Elijah Griffin chipped in heavily with 4 catches for 49 yards and 1 score, and Tyree Kelly added 41 yards and 1 touchdown on 2 catches.
Southern Miss Preview
With Braylon Braxton gone from the team, the Golden Eagles will have a new QB under center in 2026. Southern Miss will lean on multiple arms this year as, leading up to the game, no set #1 has been named, with Ethan Hampton and Landry Lyddy both expected to see snaps Saturday. Landry threw for 406 yards and 2 scores on 34 completions last year as a backup for Southern Miss. Ethan Hampton is on his third team during his college career, as he has compiled 2595 yards and 21 scores on 242 completions.
Alcorn State vs Southern Miss Pick
Southern Miss is the superior team and should control this game from the opening kickoff Saturday evening. Alcorn State will struggle to generate consistent offense, allowing the Golden Eagles to dictate field position and possession throughout the matchup. Look for Southern Miss to build an early advantage before pulling away to secure the blowout home victory and cover.
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- Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles -20.5
- Secondary: Under 50.5
Final Score Prediction: Southern Miss Golden Eagles win and cover 38-3
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