Southern Miss vs. Mississippi State [Sept 5, 2015]

Courtland Wells | September 6, 2015

Courtland Wells

Southern Miss vs. Miss State 34-16

Southern Miss Golden Eagles enter the stadium before the game played against Mississippi State on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss running back Ito Smith dodging a Mississippi State player in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Southern Miss running back Ito Smith dodging a Mississippi State player in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/ Student Printz

Southern Miss defensive back Curtis Mikell returning a punt against Mississippi State in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Southern Miss defensive back Curtis Mikell returning a punt against Mississippi State in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Southern Miss line backer Brian Anderson sacks Mississippi State quarter back Dak Prescott in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Southern Miss line backer Brian Anderson sacks Mississippi State quarter back Dak Prescott in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Mississippi State quarter back Dak Prescott avoiding Southern Miss line backer Darian Yancey in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Mississippi State quarter back Dak Prescott avoiding Southern Miss line backer Darian Yancey in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Southern Miss wide receiver Jordan Mitchell taking down a Mississippi State player in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Southern Miss wide receiver Jordan Mitchell taking down a Mississippi State player in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken — Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard running through Mississippi State players in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard running through Mississippi State players in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Southern Miss defensive lineman Dylan Bradley tackling a Mississippi State running back in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. — Southern Miss defensive lineman Dylan Bradley tackling a Mississippi State running back in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Hunt Mercier/Student Printz

Southern Miss linebacker Evan Osborne brings down Mississippi State offense during the game played in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss Korey Robertson receives a pass during the game played against Mississippi State in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens prepares to make a hand-off to running back Jalen Richard during the game played against Mississippi in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss receiver Korey Robertson avoids Mississippi Sate defense during the game played in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss running back Ito Smith reaches for a loose ball during the game played against Mississippi State in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens makes a pass during the game played against Mississippi State in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard powers through Mississippi State defense during the game played in Hattiesburg on Saturday night. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Running back Jalen Richard spots a hole on a running play against the Mississippi State defense. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

D'nerius Antoine tackles a Mississippi State running back during the Southern Miss opener September 5, 2015. Courtland Wells/Student Printz — D’nerius Antoine tackles a Mississippi State running back during the Southern Miss opener September 5, 2015. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

Defensive Back Curtis Mikell runs past defenders in the season opener against Mississippi State September 5, 2015. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

Quarterback Nick Mullens prepares to throw to a receiver in the season opener against Mississippi State on September 5, 2015. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

Running Back Ito Smith runs past the Mississippi State defense in the season opener on September 5, 2015. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

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