Alcorn State Braves at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Sep 2, 2023, 11:00 PM · NCAA - FootballSouthern Miss swarms Alcorn State in 40-14 season-opening win
The Eagles' Jay Stanley came up with the first of two interceptions against Alcorn State quarterback Tyler Macon on the second play from scrimmage. Southern Miss took advantage and went up 7-0 when Wiles threw a 16-yard score to Jakarius Caston. After forcing the Braves to three-and-out, Frank Gore Jr. ended a seven-play, 63-yard drive for a two-score lead.
After a field goal put the Eagles up 17-0, with 3:50 left in the first quarter, Macon raced 75 yards for a touchdown for Alcorn State's biggest highlight of the contest. The play accounted for a third of the Braves' yardage total (226).
Wiles finished 21-of-28 passing and Caston finished with five receptions for 104 yards and a score.
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Scoring Summary
| TD | 1st Period 12:53 | Jakarius Caston 16 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick) | |
| TD | 1st Period 7:34 | Frank Gore Jr. 9 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick) | |
| FG | 1st Period 4:03 | Andrew Stein 25 Yd Field Goal | |
| TD | 1st Period 3:50 | Tyler Macon 75 Yd Run (Noah Kiani Kick) | |
| TD | 2nd Period 10:56 | Frank Gore Jr. 2 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick) | |
| FG | 2nd Period 0:30 | Andrew Stein 23 Yd Field Goal | |
| FG | 3rd Period 9:35 | Andrew Stein 52 Yd Field Goal | |
| TD | 3rd Period 4:31 | Tyquan Henderson 3 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein Kick) | |
| TD | 4th Period 9:08 | Niko Duffey 15 Yd Run (Noah Kiani Kick) | |
| FG | 4th Period 4:26 | Andrew Stein 41 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
| ALCN | USM | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 3-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 226 | Total Yards | 441 |
| 44 | Passing | 296 |
| 5/14 | Comp/Att | 24/31 |
| 3.1 | Yards per pass | 9.5 |
| 182 | Rushing | 145 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 6.3 | Yards per rush | 3.8 |
| 7-77 | Penalties | 5-35 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 21:43 | Possession | 38:17 |
Game Information
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Attendance: 30,335 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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