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Arkansas State grinds out 23-13 win over Southern Miss
Arkansas State controlled possession with long drives and three field goals as Southern Miss committed two interceptions and three turnover-on-downs.
On Saturday night, Arkansas State defeated Southern Mississippi 23-13, earning the Red Wolves their first Sun Belt Conference win of the season.
Arkansas State wore down the Golden Eagles by maintaining a 20-minute advantage in time of possession despite only a 15-yard difference in total offense.
Clune Van Andel connected on field goals of 29, 40, and 44 yards, while Kenyon Clark, Timothy Carter, and Steven Robinson each added rushing touchdowns.
Golden Eagles quarterback Landry Lyddy threw for 208 yards and one touchdown but suffered two interceptions, leaving Southern Miss winless in conference play at 1-5.
Arkansas State returns home next Saturday to face Georgia State, while Southern Miss hosts the Louisiana Cajuns at Renasant Stadium on Oct. 24 for homecoming.