The Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-3) face a fellow Sun Belt foe when they visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
The Red Wolves’ game versus the Golden Eagles will be available on ESPN+.
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When is Arkansas State vs. Southern Miss and when does it start?
This matchup between the Red Wolves and Golden Eagles will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Arkansas State vs. Southern Miss
The Red Wolves and Golden Eagles will hit the gridiron at M.M. Roberts Stadium for this matchup on Oct. 19, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Arkansas State Stats & Insights
The Red Wolves head into the matchup after losing 41-9 to the Texas State Bobcats in their last outing on Oct. 12.
With 460.5 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS, Arkansas State has been forced to rely on its 100th-ranked offense (351.7 yards per contest) to keep them in games.
The Red Wolves are averaging 245.0 passing yards per game on offense this year (55th in the FBS), and they are allowing 232.5 passing yards per game (91st) on the other side of the ball.
With 106.7 offensive rushing yards per game (17th-worst) and 228.0 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (eighth-worst), Arkansas State has been struggling on both sides of the ball this season in the running game.
With 19.0 points per game (17th-worst) and 32.0 points allowed per game on defense (23rd-worst), the Red Wolves have been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this season.
Southern Miss Stats & Insights
The Golden Eagles are coming off of a loss to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks by the score of 38-21.
Southern Miss has plenty of room to improve, as it ranks 11th-worst in total yards per game (291.2) and 23rd-worst in total yards surrendered per game (417.3).
From an offensive perspective, the Golden Eagles are posting 199.7 passing yards per game (94th-ranked). They rank 40th in the FBS on defense (196.3 passing yards allowed per game).
Southern Miss has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks 10th-worst in rushing yards per game (91.5) and ninth-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (221.0).
The Golden Eagles have been outplayed on both offense and defense this season, ranking seventh-worst in points (16.7 per game) and 19th-worst in points surrendered (32.5 per game).
Arkansas State Key Players to Watch
Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 1,332 yards (222.0 ypg) to lead Arkansas State, completing 60% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 145 rushing yards (24.2 ypg) on 62 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
The team’s top rusher, Ja’Quez Cross, has carried the ball 37 times for 207 yards (34.5 per game) this year. He’s also caught 17 passes for 126 yards (21.0 per game).
This season Zak Wallace has collected 179 yards (29.8 per game) on 57 attempts with two touchdowns.
Corey Rucker’s 473 receiving yards (78.8 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s collected 31 receptions and two touchdowns.
Reagan Ealy has put together a 201-yard season so far (33.5 receiving yards per game), reeling in 15 passes.
Courtney Jackson’s 18 grabs have turned into 196 yards (32.7 ypg).
Southern Miss Key Players to Watch
Tate Rodemaker has 580 passing yards (116.0 ypg) to lead Southern Miss, completing 63.4% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes and four interceptions this season.
Rodrigues Clark has carried the ball 66 times for a team-high 274 yards (45.7 per game), with one touchdown this year.
This season Kenyon Clay has piled up 188 yards (31.3 per game) on 30 carries with four touchdowns.
Larry Simmons’ 281 receiving yards (46.8 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 16 receptions.
Tiaquelin Mims has put together a 206-yard season so far (34.3 receiving yards per game), hauling in 17 passes.
Kyirin Heath’s 11 receptions this season have resulted in 158 yards (31.6 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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