Southern Miss leaned on a forceful running game and timely defensive stops to beat ULM 35-21 in Monroe. The Golden Eagles built a 20-point lead, weathered a fourth-quarter comeback and sealed the win with Jamarice Wilder’s late touchdown.

By the Numbers
  • Steven Robinson: 151 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
  • Jamarice Wilder: 104 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
  • Southern Miss: 249 rushing yards on 42 carries; 5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries.
  • Final score: Southern Miss 35, ULM 21.
Yes, But

Southern Miss was in control at 27-7, but ULM scored twice in the fourth quarter to pull within 6. The Golden Eagles also committed 9 penalties for 87 yards, yet held on by forcing a turnover on downs and scoring the game’s final touchdown.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss’ ground game set the tone, while its defense delivered the key stops when ULM threatened to turn the game around.