The Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-4) visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-4) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at ARST -7 with a total of 61.5; moneylines are Arkansas State -278 · Southern Miss +225. Below is our Arkansas State vs Southern Miss preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Arkansas State vs Southern Miss Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Arkansas State at Southern Miss |
| Records | Arkansas State 2-4 · Southern Miss 1-4 |
| Spread | ARST -7 |
| Moneyline | Arkansas State -278 · Southern Miss +225 |
| Total | 61.5 |
| Venue | M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Arkansas State: HC Butch Jones, OC Garrett Altman · Southern Miss: HC Blake Anderson, OC Kyle Cefalo |
Arkansas State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 2-4 overall, 0-2 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 42-24 at Memphis; Sep 12 — W 52-7 vs West Georgia; Sep 19 — L 31-7 at TCU; Sep 26 — W 17-14 vs Kennesaw State; Oct 3 — L 23-20 at Louisiana; Oct 8 — L 56-49 vs South Alabama. Most recently, Arkansas State lost to South Alabama 56-49 at home. Through 6 games, Arkansas State is averaging 28.2 points scored and 28.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Butch Jones (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Garrett Altman. Defensive coordinator: Griffin McCarley.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Trey Owens (QB) — 121/176, 1,461 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Solomon Baggett (RB) — 46 carries, 239 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Hunter Summers (WR) — 29 receptions, 408 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Ryan Reese (DT) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Joe Drew (S) — 59 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.2 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 28.8 points per game; ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Trey Owens); the response to a 56-49 loss to South Alabama.
Southern Miss Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-4 overall, 0-1 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 49-3 vs Alcorn State; Sep 12 — L 43-8 at Auburn; Sep 19 — L 48-20 vs UConn; Sep 26 — L 24-21 at Tulane; Oct 6 — L 55-34 at Troy. Most recently, Southern Miss lost to Troy 55-34 on the road. Through 5 games, Southern Miss is averaging 26.4 points scored and 34.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Blake Anderson (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Kyle Cefalo. Defensive coordinator: Joe Bolden.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Landry Lyddy (QB) — 62/98, 824 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Steven Robinson (RB) — 78 carries, 348 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Mario Sanders (WR) — 28 receptions, 404 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Jameer Lewis (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Mathis Haygood (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Landry Lyddy (62/98, 824 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 34.6 points per game; the response to a 55-34 loss at Troy.
How to Watch Arkansas State vs Southern Miss
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.