Southern Miss vs. Texas State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 30

Southern Miss vs. Texas State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 30

Updated Sep. 30, 2023 5:39 p.m. ET
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Star runner Ismail Mahdi and the Texas State Bobcats (3-1) meet the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-3) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET at M.M. Roberts Stadium.

Want to watch the matchup featuring the Bobcats and Golden Eagles? You can do so on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Texas State Bobcats and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

How to Watch Texas State vs. Southern Miss

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  • When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Texas State's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 at Baylor W 42-31 +27
9/9/2023 at UTSA L 20-13 +14
9/16/2023 vs. Jackson State W 77-34 +14
9/23/2023 vs. Nevada W 35-24 -17
9/30/2023 at Southern Miss -
10/7/2023 at Louisiana - -
10/14/2023 vs. UL Monroe - -
10/28/2023 vs. Troy - -
11/4/2023 vs. Georgia Southern - -
11/11/2023 at Coastal Carolina - -
11/18/2023 at Arkansas State - -
11/25/2023 vs. South Alabama - -

Bobcats 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Texas State ranks 105th in total defense this season (412.3 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 485.3 total yards per game.
  • Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (276.5 passing yards allowed per game), Texas State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 39th in the FBS by putting up 273 passing yards per game.
  • The Bobcats rank 87th in scoring defense this season (27.3 points allowed per game), but they've been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 41.8 points per game.
  • The Bobcats own the 73rd-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (135.8 rushing yards allowed per game), and they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best with 212.3 rushing yards per game.
  • In addition to a 50% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, Texas State has put up the 67th-ranked third-down percentage (40.9%) on offense.
  • The Bobcats have forced seven total turnovers (37th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (48th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +2, 35th-ranked in college football.

Texas State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
TJ Finley QB 1,055 YDS (71.4%) / 8 TD / 1 INT
32 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 8 RUSH YPG
Ismail Mahdi RB 399 YDS / 4 TD / 99.8 YPG / 11.1 YPC
4 REC / 77 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 19.3 REC YPG
Kole Wilson WR 17 REC / 277 YDS / 2 TD / 69.3 YPG
Joey Hobert WR 20 REC / 244 YDS / 2 TD / 61 YPG
Brian Holloway LB 37 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Ben Bell DE 16 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK
Shawn Holton S 26 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Daniel Foster LB 25 TKL / 1 TFL

Southern Miss' 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. Alcorn State W 40-14 -
9/9/2023 at Florida State L 66-13 +31
9/16/2023 vs. Tulane L 21-3 +7.5
9/23/2023 at Arkansas State L 44-37 -6.5
9/30/2023 vs. Texas State -
10/7/2023 vs. Old Dominion - -
10/17/2023 at South Alabama - -
10/28/2023 at Appalachian State - -
11/4/2023 vs. UL Monroe - -
11/9/2023 at Louisiana - -
11/18/2023 at Mississippi State - -
11/25/2023 vs. Troy - -

Golden Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Southern Miss is generating 337.5 total yards per contest on offense this season (101st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 379.8 total yards per game (84th-ranked).
  • Southern Miss ranks 97th in the FBS with 210.5 passing yards per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 23rd-best by giving up just 177.8 passing yards per contest.
  • The Golden Eagles rank 93rd in points per game (23.3), but they've been less productive defensively, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 36.3 points surrendered per contest.
  • The Golden Eagles have been struggling against the run, ranking 14th-worst with 202 rushing yards allowed per game. They have been more productive on offense, putting up 127 rushing yards per contest (100th-ranked).
  • Southern Miss ranks 24th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (34.5%), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 60th in the FBS with a 37.5% third-down rate allowed.
  • With three forced turnovers (110th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (29th in the FBS) this season, the Golden Eagles rank 81st in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.

Southern Miss 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Billy Wiles QB 813 YDS (54.2%) / 5 TD / 4 INT
Frank Gore Jr. RB 208 YDS / 2 TD / 52 YPG / 4.2 YPC
6 REC / 30 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.5 REC YPG
Jakarius Caston WR 13 REC / 246 YDS / 2 TD / 61.5 YPG
Rodrigues Clark RB 234 YDS / 2 TD / 58.5 YPG / 7.1 YPC
Jay Stanley S 20 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jalil Clemons LB 13 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK
Josh Ratcliff DT 11 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Ja'Len Sims LB 10 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
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