An 89-yard opening kickoff return by redshirt sophomore Jaylond Adams gave Southern Miss the upper hand against Alcorn State on Aug. 31.
“Jaylond had a great game, but he’s also wise enough to know those guys on the front line — on that kick return and punt return — they’re the guys that set him free,” head coach Jay Hopson said. “I think we have an exceptional bunch of guys those units. We challenged those guys this morning and I think they answered the bell.”
The Alcorn State defense prevailed in the first half as Southern Miss relied on kicker Andrew Stein for two field goals before halftime.