Tyler Huff’s 236 passing yards and a touchdown, combined with Tre Stewart’s two rushing touchdowns, led Jacksonville State to a 44-7 victory over Southern Miss. The game started with a strong defensive play from Jacksonville State, as Antonio Carter intercepted a pass from Tate Rodemaker on the opening drive. This turnover quickly turned into a 32-yard touchdown run by Tre Stewart, giving Jacksonville State an early 7-0 lead.
On the ensuing drive for Southern Miss, Geimere Latimer also intercepted Rodemaker, setting up a scoring drive for Jacksonville State that culminated in a touchdown run by Anwar Lewis. Southern Miss managed to get on the board with a touchdown run by John White, but Jacksonville State answered back with a touchdown run by Tyler Huff, extending their lead to 21-7 at halftime.
Jacksonville State dominated the third quarter, adding 23 points to seal the victory. Stewart finished with 96 rushing yards on 16 carries, while Huff added 77 rushing yards on 11 carries. Jacksonville State’s defense continued to shine, with interceptions by Jabari Mack and Ky’won McCray against Southern Miss’s backup quarterback, John White.
Jacksonville State’s strong performance improved their record to 1-3 for the season, while Southern Miss continues to seek their first win. The Gamecocks showcased a balanced attack on offense and a suffocating defense that overwhelmed their opponents throughout the game.