Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Venue: M.M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Clear skies
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~77°F by the fourth quarter
Humidity: ~65%
Wind: Light ESE breeze at 4–6 mph
Impact: Warm, humid conditions — stamina and hydration will be key, but no weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Appalachian State
RB Kanye Roberts — Out for season (knee, torn ACL).
All other key starters expected to play.
Southern Miss
No major injuries reported; full offensive and defensive depth available.
Recent Form
Appalachian State
W 20–13 vs. Lindenwood — Rashod Dubinion rushed for 194 yards; defense allowed just 13 points.
W 34–11 vs. East Tennessee State — AJ Swann threw for 368 yards and 3 TDs.
Southern Miss
W 38–20 vs. Jackson State — Braylon Braxton threw 3 TDs; defense forced 2 turnovers.
L 17–34 @ Tulane — Offense struggled on third downs; defense allowed 200+ rush yards.
Series History
All-time: App State leads 3–0.
Last meeting: 2024 — App State 31, Southern Miss 17.
Trend: Mountaineers have won each meeting by double digits.
Key Player Matchups
QB AJ Swann (App State) vs. Southern Miss Secondary — Swann’s 662 pass yds, 5 TDs, 1 INT through two games will test a defense allowing 204 pass YPG.
RB Rashod Dubinion (App State) vs. Southern Miss Front Seven — Dubinion averaging 152.5 rush YPG; USM allowing 189.5 rush YPG.
QB Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) vs. App State Pass Rush — Braxton’s mobility (78 rush yds) could be key against a defense allowing just 37.5 rush YPG (5th nationally).
WR Dalton Stroman (App State) vs. CB Joshuah Moten (USM) — Stroman’s big-play ability (20.8 YPC) is a vertical threat.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers.
Betting Trends & Angles
App State: 1-1 ATS in 2025; 0-1 ATS as favorite of 3.5+ points.
Southern Miss: 1-1 ATS; 0-1 ATS as underdog of 3.5+ points.
Totals: Over has hit in 1 of 2 games for both teams.
Situational: App State’s defense ranks 16th in total yards allowed (217 YPG); Southern Miss offense ranks 97th in total yards (332 YPG).
Game Odds
Appalachian State Mountaineers – 3.5
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles 56.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
