Louisiana at Southern Miss

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET Share

Louisiana plays at Southern Miss on Saturday, October 24, at 5 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 30th meeting; Southern Miss leads the series 24–⁠5.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayLouisiana5–⁠2 in 2026

HomeSouthern Miss1–⁠5 in 2026

Upcoming at M. M. Roberts Stadium, HattiesburgForecast at kickoff: 82°F, sunny, ENE wind 10 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 4:15 AM ETTV: ESPN+

Players to watch

QuarterbackLandy Lyddy1,032 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Arkansas State, 18 of 34, 208 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTTeam leader in passing yards
ReceiverMario Sanders II34 catches, 492 yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Arkansas State, 6 catches, 88 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
LinebackerMathis Haygood54 tackles, 0.5 sacksLast: vs. Arkansas State, 12 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.

Our ratings and the line, going in

Louisiana 69% to win.

No line posted yet.

Southern Miss leads 24–⁠5 in 29 meetings.