Mississippi College Players of the Week (Week 3)

Offensive Player of the Week

Week Stats: Completed 21 of 29 passes for 353 yards and 1 TD, added 15 carries for 62 yards and 2 rushing scores, and finished with 415 total yards in his first start.
Why He Wins: Chambliss showed poise and playmaking ability, leading Ole Miss’ offense with efficiency and balance while protecting the football and producing three total touchdowns.

Defensive Player of the Week

Week Stats: Recorded a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown, flipping momentum with one of three red-zone picks by the Golden Eagles defense.
Why He Wins: Foster’s game-changing pick-six was the defensive highlight of the week in Mississippi, proving his impact in critical moments and energizing the Southern Miss to an upset win over Appalachian State.

Week 3 Game Highlights From Around the Magnolia State

Bulldogs rolled to a 63-0 win over Alcorn State in Starkville.
MSU used big plays: Blake Shapen connected for a 75-yard TD to Jordan Mosley on just the second play, and Fluff Bothwell ran for over 90 yards and found the end zone twice.
Offense efficient, defense dominant: State gained over 500 total yards, converted on 5 of 5 red-zone trips, and held Alcorn to under 200 yards of offense.
Next Up: vs. Northern Illinois (Saturday 3:15p.m. SEC Network)

Backup QB Trinidad Chambliss made his first start, threw for 353 yards, tossed a TD, and added two rushing touchdowns to help Ole Miss edge Arkansas 41-35.
The Rebels leaned on short-yardage scoring plays (1- and 2-yard runs) and a clutch 6-yard TD pass from Chambliss to De’Zhaun Stribling in the third quarter to pull ahead.
Ole Miss withstood a late Arkansas rally, including a critical defensive turnover that sealed the win.
Next Up: vs. Tulane (Saturday 2:30p.m. ESPN)

Southern Miss beat App State 38-22 in Hattiesburg. Key moment: Ian Foster’s 99-yard interception return for a touchdown gave USM momentum.
USM’s defense had three red-zone interceptions; J’Mond Tapp collected three sacks.
Offensively, Braylon Braxton threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns; Tychaun Chapman had over 100 receiving yards.
Next Up: @ Louisiana Tech (Saturday 6:30p.m.)

Jackson State blanked Tuskegee 30-0 at home, improving their early season record.
Backup quarterback Jared Lockhart got the start and made it count: he rushed for at least two touchdowns (one 11-yard keeper to open scoring, another up the middle) and distributed in the passing game.
The Tigers’ offense put together sustained drives, and their defense dominated: forced turnovers, held Tuskegee scoreless, and sealed the win late with a 1-yard TD from backup QB Parker Stofa after a long Travis Terrell Jr. run.
Next Up: Bye

Braves shut out in a dominant 63-0 loss on the road in Starkville.
Offensively, Alcorn managed just 155 total yards—struggled both passing and rushing; only one drive reached Mississippi State territory, ending in a missed 36-yard field goal.
Turnovers plagued Alcorn State: committed 3 turnovers which MSU converted into points. Meanwhile, Mississippi State piled up over 500 yards of offense and had nine different players find the end zone.
Next Up: Bye

Valley Devils were defeated 56-3 on the road; Southeastern Louisiana scored touchdowns on seven of its first eight drives, including four in the first quarter.
MVSU mustered just 164 total yards (103 rushing, 61 passing) while turning the ball over and being dominated in field position.
The lone bright spot offensively was a 56-yard field goal by Marko Jovisic in the first quarter. Otherwise, drives were few, short, and largely held in check by SLU’s defense.
Next Up: Bye

Delta State dropped a close one on the road, falling 25-21 to UNC Pembroke, their first road loss of the season.
The Statesmen jumped out to a lead with a 26-yard TD pass from Cole Kirk to Matt Rozier in the first quarter, followed by an 86-yard drive capped off by Nick Clark’s run just before halftime, giving them a 14-3 advantage.
On defense, DSU forced two interceptions and recovered a fumble. Taylon Doss had a pick with a return, Tye Holsey had another interception and led with 12 tackles. William Carter had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery.
Next Up: @ Fort Valley State (Saturday 2p.m.)

Belhaven dropped its first road contest of the season, falling to Trinity (Texas) losing 49-0
Offensively, Belhaven’s passing attack showed sparks: QB Brock Morris threw for strong yardage, and RJ Garrison hauled in a long pass (several over 50 yards) to keep Belhaven in striking distance.
The defense stiffened at times but couldn’t overcome Trinity’s momentum in key moments. Turnovers and missed opportunities in the second and fourth quarters proved costly.
Next Up: vs. #12 UW-River Falls (Saturday 11:30a.m.)

Millsaps rolled to a 56-14 win over Centenary at Harper Davis Field.
Offensive explosion: Millsaps amassed 534 total yards — 303 rushing yards with four rushing touchdowns, plus three passing touchdowns.
Key individual performances: Freshman QB Grant Bizjack went 12/19 for 184 yards and 2 TD passes, also rushed for 41 yards and 2 rushing scores.
Defensive and turnover highlights: Millsaps forced 3 turnovers, including a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown by Jackson DeGeorge. Senior DL Zabian Boutan had 7 tackles (3 for loss) and 2 sacks.
Next Up: @ Hendrix College (Saturday 1p.m.)

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