Late Touchdown Lifts Green Wave to Comeback Win for Battle for the Bell

NEW ORLEANS — Southern Miss quarterback Landry Lyddy threw for three touchdowns and the Golden Eagles held a fourth-quarter lead, but a late surge by Tulane sent Southern Miss to a heartbreaking 24-21 defeat Saturday night at Yulman Stadium to retain the Battle for the Bell. Southern Miss (1-3) showcased resilience and offensive balance, amassing 401 total yards and taking a 21-14 lead early in the third quarter. Lyddy completed 18 of 29 passes for 243 yards and three scores, connecting twice with Mario Sanders and once with Davis Dalton . Sanders finished with four catches for 69 yards and…