ULM defeated USM 38-21 in a Sun Belt Conference game, improving ULM's record to 5-1.

The University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) defeated the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) 38-21 in a Sun Belt Conference game. ULM's Aidan Armenta shone with two touchdowns and 188 passing yards, leading a strong fourth quarter. USM, despite an early lead, faltered offensively, scoring only once in the fourth. This win improved ULM's record to 5-1, while USM fell to 1-5. USM will face Arkansas State next on October 19.