Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech

Saturday, November 14, 2026 Share

Southern Miss plays at Louisiana Tech on Saturday, November 14. It will be their 34th meeting; Southern Miss leads the series 20–⁠13.

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

AwaySouthern Miss1–⁠5 in 2026

HomeLouisiana Tech4–⁠2 in 2026

Kickoff time TBA at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston

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

ReceiverJalen Mickens32 catches, 476 yards, 3 TDLast: at UL Monroe, 2 catches, 42 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
QuarterbackBlake Baker857 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at UL Monroe, 15 of 21, 178 yards, 2 TD; 7 carries, −5 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
LinebackerAlonzo Jackson Jr.41 tackles, 5 sacks, 1 INTLast: at UL Monroe, 7 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 Tech 76% to win.

No line posted yet.

Southern Miss leads 20–⁠13 in 33 meetings.

Recent meetings
2025	Louisiana Tech 30, Southern Miss 20
2021	Southern Miss 35, Louisiana Tech 19
2020	Louisiana Tech 31, Southern Miss 30
2019	Louisiana Tech 45, Southern Miss 30
2018	Southern Miss 21, Louisiana Tech 20
2017	Southern Miss 34, Louisiana Tech 27