Landry Lyddy News, Rumors, Updates - Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Set to be benched in Week 10 Lyddy has been benched for John White ahead of Southern Miss' tilt with James Madison on Thursday night, per Dima Mixon of PineBelt Sports.

Impact Lyddy has started all year for the Golden Eagles, but the quarterback has reportedly been benched ahead of the tilt with the Dukes. The quarterback has tossed for 1,326 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season on 57.7 percent completion, but he's been held under 200 passing yards in each of the previous two games. John White, who has thrown just two passes this season, will replace him under center.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Throws touchdown in win Lyddy completed 15 of 30 passes for 130 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-21 victory against Louisiana-Monroe. He also had five rushes for negative three yards.

Impact While the Golden Eagles' running game stole the show on Saturday, Lyddy was safe with the ball and helped run their record to 5-3. Lyddy found wideout Grant Page for a 21-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Through eight games, Lyddy has thrown for 1326 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Robinson, Wilder combine for 255 yards rushing and 3 scores to lead Southern Miss over UL Monroe

Southern Miss defeats Louisiana-Monroe 35-21, thanks to standout performances by Steven Robinson and Jamarice Wilder

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Does enough for the win Lyddy completed 21 of 38 passes for 164 yards during Saturday's 35-31 victory against Louisiana. He also had seven rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact The Golden Eagles running backs combined to run for 299 yards, so the passing game took a backseat on Saturday. Through six games, Lyddy has thrown for 1032 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Lyddy will look to pick up his third win of the season when he leads the Golden Eagles into a road matchup with Louisiana-Monroe.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD in defeat Lyddy completed 18 of 34 passes for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 23-13 defeat to Arkansas State.

Impact Lyddy connected with tight end Preston Kilgore for a 16-yard score in the third quarter. Through six games, Lyddy has thrown for 1026 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Sitting at 1-5, Lyddy and the Golden Eagles host Louisiana on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two TDs in win Lyddy was 24-for-37 passing for 316 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Tuesday's 55-34 loss to Troy. He also had nine rushes for 13 yards.

Impact Lyddy connected with wideout Mario Sanders for both of his touchdowns during Tuesday's loss. The 316 yards were a season high and through five games, Lyddy has thrown for 824 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. Up next is a home matchup with Arkansas State on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt

Goose Crowder threw for two touchdowns, and he added two scores on the ground to help Troy beat Southern Miss 55-34 in a Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Tosses three TDs in loss Lyddy was 18-for-29 passing for 243 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 24-21 defeat against Tulane. He also had eight rushes for negative two yards.

Impact Lydia connected for scores on 32, 14 and 22-yard passes during the loss. Through four games (one start), Lyddy has thrown for 508 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. It will remain to be seen if Lyddy starts on October 6 when the Golden Eagles travel to face Troy.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Southern Miss Offense Still Searching for Consistency as Tulane Test Awaits With Landry Lyddy stepping in at quarterback, offensive coordinator Kyle Cefalo wants the Golden Eagles to start faster and clean up early m...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM

'It's His Offense This Week': Southern Miss Turns to Landry Lyddy at QB Ahead of Tulane A close quarterback competition prepared Southern Miss for this moment. Now Lyddy will lead the Golden Eagles against Tulane and former USM...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Expected to start in Week 4 Lyddy is expected to start in Week 4 against Tulane due to Ethan Hampton's hand injury, head coach Blake Anderson told Dima Mixon of The Pine Belt News.

Impact Lyddy will get the nod under center since Hampton isn't expected to be available for the time being. John White will operate as the backup, while freshman Hugh Price will be the QB3. Lyddy has appeared in all three games for Southern Miss this season, completing 20 of 33 passes for 265 yards and a 1:1 TD:INT.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kalieb Osborne leads UConn over Southern Miss 48-20

Kalieb Osborne leads Connecticut to a 48-20 victory over Southern Miss with two touchdown passes and two rushing scores

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Won't start in Week 1 Lyddy won't be the starter in Saturday's Week 1 matchup against Alcorn State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lyddy was competing with Ethan Hampton for the QB1 role, and while both players were listed as co-starters, Hampton ultimately got the nod. Expect Lyddy to be ready as the QB2, though, as he has experience in that role. He appeared in four games for Southern Miss in 2025, and he made five appearances for UAB between 2023 and 2024 as well.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed as co-starter under center Lyddy is listed as the co-starter at quarterback for Saturday's Week 1 matchup against Alcorn State, according to Big Gold Nation.

Impact Southern Miss are listing both Lyddy and Ethan Hampton as co-starters under center for the season opener, but it remains to be seen who -- if any -- will operate as a true QB1. Lyddy played in four games for Southern Miss in 2025, completing 34 of 52 passes for 406 yards and a 2:3 TD:INT.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses TD in first start of 2025 Lyddy completed 29-of-44 passes for 267 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-14 defeat to Texas State.

Impact Making his first Start of the season on Saturday, Lyddy struggled to put points on the board. For the second straight week, Lyddy connected with wideout Elijah Metcalf for a touchdown, this time in the third quarter for a four yard score. If quarterback Braylon Braxton is unable to go next Saturday on the road against South Alabama, Lyddy appears to be in line to get another start.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, Jones adds 100-yard pick-6 and Texas State beats Southern Miss 41-14

Brad Jackson ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, Christopher Jones added a 100-yard pick-6 and Texas State picked up its first Sun Belt Conference win this season, handi...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets start vs. Texas State Lyddy is Southern Mississippi's starting quarterback against the Bobcats, per Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman.

Impact Lyddy will get his first start of the season in the absence of Braylon Braxton. The redshirt junior quarterback accounted for two total touchdowns last week against Arkansas State in mop-up duty, one via the air and one by ground.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win Lyddy completed four of six passes for 128 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 27-21 win over Arkansas State. He also had two rushes for four yards with one...

Impact Lyddy was given more of an opportunity on Saturday and rewarded the Golden Eagles with two touchdowns. The backup QB scored in the first quarter with a seven yard run and then found Elijah Metcalf for a 76-yard touchdown in the second quarter. We will see next Saturday against Texas State if Lyddy continues to be apart of the game plan.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moten picks off 3 passes, Southern Miss uses 6 turnovers to beat Arkansas State 27-21

Josh Moten intercepted three passes, Landry Lyddy had passing and rushing touchdowns and Southern Miss held on to beat Arkansas State 27-21 on Saturday to remain unbeaten in the Su...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Completion in win Lyddy was 1-for-1 passing for 11 yards during Saturday's 38-20 win versus Jackson State.

Impact Lydia completed his only pass attempt on Saturday, connecting with Jermane Hayes in the fourth quarter.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks Southern Miss Lyddy will transfer to Southern Mississippi, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Lyddy spent his freshman season at Louisiana Tech and the ensuing two seasons at UAB. Now, the quarterback has landed at Southern Mississippi, and he'll bring two seasons of eligibility with him to the Golden Eagles. Over the course of his career, he's thrown for 888 yards, four touchdowns and seven interceptions.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving UAB Lyddy has announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal this offseason.

Impact Lyddy will depart from UAB after spending two seasons with the Blazers. The 6-foot redshirt sophomore, who started his career with Louisiana Tech, has thrown for 888 yards (97-of-153), four touchdowns and seven interceptions across his collegiate career. Lyddy will seek out a fresh start with a new program this offseason.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two interceptions in relief Lyddy was 6-for-9 passing for 68 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 45-21 loss against Memphis.

Impact Lyddy did not get the start with Jacob Zeno out, but still played a fair amount, as did Harrison Barker and Trace Campbell. None of the three stood out, and if anything Lyddy hurt his stock by throwing two interceptions in the blowout loss.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't start Saturday Lyddy didn't draw the start under center during Saturday's game versus Memphis, Evan Dudley of AL.com reports.

Impact An earlier report indicated that Lyddy would receive the start with Jacob Zeno (undisclosed) out, but it will instead be Harrison Barker under center for the Blazers. Lyddy should be on hand as a backup and could still see the field if things go south for Barker.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Start Saturday Lyddy will get the start Saturday against Memphis, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact The sophomore quarterback will get the start Saturday against Memphis. Lyddy has logged just 53 passing yards and one interception this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Robinson, Wilder combine for 255 yards rushing and 3 scores to lead Southern Miss over UL Monroe

Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt

Kalieb Osborne leads UConn over Southern Miss 48-20

Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, Jones adds 100-yard pick-6 and Texas State beats Southern Miss 41-14

Moten picks off 3 passes, Southern Miss uses 6 turnovers to beat Arkansas State 27-21