The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-3) visit the Troy Trojans (2-2) on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at TROY -10.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are Southern Miss +320 · Troy -410. Below is our Southern Miss vs Troy 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.
Southern Miss vs Troy Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Southern Miss at Troy |
| Records | Southern Miss 1-3 · Troy 2-2 |
| Spread | TROY -10.5 |
| Moneyline | Southern Miss +320 · Troy -410 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, AL |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | Southern Miss: HC Blake Anderson, OC Kyle Cefalo · Troy: HC Gerad Parker, OC Adam Austin |
Southern Miss Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-3 overall. 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. Most recently, Southern Miss lost to Tulane 24-21 on the road. Through 4 games, Southern Miss is averaging 24.5 points scored and 29.5 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) — 38/62, 508 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Steven Robinson (RB) — 72 carries, 319 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Mario Sanders (WR) — 20 receptions, 302 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Jameer Lewis (DL) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Mathis Haygood (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Landry Lyddy (38/62, 508 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 29.5 points per game; the response to a 24-21 loss at Tulane.
Troy Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Troy Trojans are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 24-21 vs Sam Houston; Sep 12 — W 34-17 vs Alabama State; Sep 19 — L 27-17 at Missouri; Sep 26 — L 21-10 at Utah State. Most recently, Troy lost to Utah State 21-10 on the road. Through 4 games, Troy is averaging 21.2 points scored and 21.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Gerad Parker (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Adam Austin. Defensive coordinator: Dontae Wright.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Goose Crowder (QB) — 69/132, 822 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Gavin Griffin (RB) — 54 carries, 259 yards
- Receiving leader: TK Keyes (WR) — 12 receptions, 270 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Donnie Smith (DB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Keno Jones (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Donnie Smith (4 sacks). Questions: The response to a 21-10 loss at Utah State.
How to Watch Southern Miss vs Troy
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, AL
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. 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.