Southern Miss defeated Arkansas State 27-21 in a competitive Week 11 matchup. The Golden Eagles jumped out to an early lead, scoring 10 points in the first quarter before adding 7 more in the second. Arkansas State trailed throughout much of the game but mounted a fourth-quarter rally, scoring 14 points in the final period to make it close.

The game featured multiple lead changes and defensive plays that shifted momentum. Southern Miss' Jeffery Pittman led all rushers with 75 yards. Arkansas State's defense forced critical turnovers, including interceptions by J. Moten and A. Foster that helped keep the game competitive. Despite Arkansas State's late surge, Southern Miss held on for the victory.

The final score of 27-21 came in under the 55-point over-under, and Arkansas State covered the 6.5-point spread. The game remained tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away decisively until the final moments.