Source: WAFBBATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
The Southern Jaguars will face a tough test Saturday night against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Hattiesburg, MS.
The Jags (1-0) opened the season with a 14-8 victory over South Carolina State in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge.
The Golden Eagles (0-1) lost three fumbles in their 24-17 loss to Kentucky. Southern Miss actually out gained the Wildcats 364 yards to 254, but could not overcome the turnovers.
Here's a look at the Jaguars and Golden Eagles, by the numbers ...
| OFFENSE | SU | USM |
| First Downs | 18 | 19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 38 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 55 |
| Rushing Avg/Carry | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Passing Attempts/Completions/Int | 35-20-1 | 40-22-0 |
| Passing Yards | 208 | 309 |
| Avg/Pass | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Total Offense | 297 | 364 |
| Scoring | 14 | 17 |
| DEFENSE | SU | USM |
| First Downs Allowed | 14 | 12 |
| Rushing Yards Allowed | 160 | 78 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | 187 | 176 |
| Total Yards Allowed | 347 | 254 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks | 1 | 1 |
| Points Allowed | 8 | 24 |
Week 1 Standouts:
Southern Offense:
Austin Howard: 18 of 31 passing for 198 yards and one interception
Devon Benn: Five carries for 31 yards, one touchdown, three catches for 57 yards (19.0 avg)
Herbert Edwards: 24 carries for 65 yards, a 2.7 yard per carry average
Dontrell Brown: Four receptions for 39 yards
Southern Defense:
Montavius Gaines: Four total tackles, two for loss, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery
D. Lavigne: Two total tackles, .5 sack and one quarterback hurry
Southern Miss Offense:
Kwadra Griggs: 15 of 26 passing for 222 yards and two touchdowns
Ito Smith: Nine receptions for 78 yards and 16 carries for 37 yards
Lorey Robertson: Seven catches for 111 yards (15.9 avg) and two touchdowns
Southern Miss Defense:
Tarvarius Moore: Eight total tackles
Rakeem Boothe: Seven tackles, one for loss
Sherrod Ruff: Six tackles. one sack
Rod Crayton: Five tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble
Kickoff: 6 p.m., Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS.
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