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As has been the case a number of times this season, the matchup within the matchup will highlight Marshall's game against Southern Miss on Saturday.

Southern Miss senior running back Damion Fletcher runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of a 50-43 loss to Houston on Saturday, Sept.

Southern Miss running back Damion Fletcher turned in his best performance of the year two weeks ago against Houston and that could be a good sign as the Golden Eagles enter the final month of the regular season.

Southern Miss' 50-43 loss at nationally-ranked Houston featured breakdowns on both sides of the football.

Damion Fletcher passed the 5,000-yard rushing mark in his career in last Saturday's 50-43 loss at No.

There are a variety of reasons for Southern Miss to attack Houston's perimeter run defense.

No. 16 Houston, led by Case Keenum's career-high five touchdown passes Saturday, outlasted Southern Mississippi for a 50-43 Conference USA win.

Young's night Southern Miss quarterback Martevious Young played a smooth game in his third start of the season.

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An unusually balanced offense helped Houston win its 12th straight home game. That's the same formula the Cougars used to win the 2006 Conference USA championship game against Southern Mississippi.

The Tulane offense has revolved around two players this season - running back Andre Anderson and receiver Jeremy Williams.

Southern Mississippi defensive back Jamie Collins scores a touchdown as Tulane tailback Andre Anderson tackles him during the second quarter Saturday in Hattiesburg, Miss.

Southern Miss freshman running back Tracy Lampley does not lack for confidence - for good reason.

What used to be a rivalry between Southern Miss and Tulane in the ''Battle for the Bell'' will be renewed Saturday at M.M. Roberts Stadium.

Southern Miss coach Larry Fedora said his team made strides in its 36-16 win against Memphis that snapped a three-game losing streak.

Two teams still remaining on Marshall's schedule appear to be better than advertised after big conference victories this month.

There are times when the turning point of a football game is so obvious you don't even have to ask coaches and players about it afterward.

Southern Miss returns home for the first time in a month when they entertain Memphis in a 6 p.m., football contest at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at Roberts Stadium here Saturday.

The road is sometimes rocky. Smooth sailing sometimes turns into stormy weather.

The Golden Eagles return home this weekend when they face Memphis in a 6 p.m., contest at The Rock.