Southern Extends Win Streak to Four Games
Southern football, under Coach Marshall Faulk, has won four straight games, its first win streak in two seasons, and faces Alcorn State on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Southern football won its fourth consecutive game, its first win streak in two seasons, and improved to 5-5 overall and 3-3 in the SWAC. The team sits fourth in the SWAC West, trailing three teams tied for first at 4-2.
Why it matters
A win over Alcorn State would keep Southern in contention in the SWAC West, while a loss would sharply reduce its chances of winning the division. The streak follows a players-only meeting after an October 3 homecoming loss, in which players emphasized accountability on and off the field.
Southern is 5-5 overall and 3-3 in the SWAC, having won three of its last four games; its only loss in that stretch was a 46-yard field goal as time expired. Alcorn State enters at 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the SWAC, and the division's leaders remain tied at 4-2.
The players
Marshall Faulk
Faulk is the head football coach at Southern, emphasizing player accountability on and off the field.
Alcorn State Braves
Alcorn State is a member of the SWAC and is currently 6-4 overall and 4-2 in conference play.
The details
Southern lost 41-10 to Arkansas-Pine Bluff on October 3 at homecoming, after which players held a meeting focused on accountability. Faulk said players are increasingly holding teammates accountable on the field, with coaches stepping back to help with solutions. The win streak includes a 45-17 victory over Bethune-Cookman, in which cornerback Landon Carter intercepted a pass.
Timeline
October 3: Southern lost 41-10 to Arkansas-Pine Bluff at homecoming.
October 20: Herman Brister said accountability was the topic of the players-only meeting.
Saturday, November 14, 2 p.m.: Southern plays Alcorn State at A.W. Mumford.
Season Trajectory
Southern's position in the SWAC West depends on whether it can extend its streak against Alcorn State, with three teams currently tied for the division lead at 4-2. A loss would leave Southern's division hopes sharply reduced in a race that remains tight.
Southern's remaining schedule carries direct playoff and standings consequences, since a loss to Alcorn State would drop the team further behind the three teams tied atop the SWAC West. Fantasy and betting interest in the game is tied to the offensive production from Trey Holly and the defense that produced Landon Carter's interception.
The takeaway
Southern's four-game streak shows that accountability, both on and off the field, can change a team's direction in the middle of a season. Saturday's game against Alcorn State will show whether that momentum can carry into the division race.
What happens next
Southern plays Alcorn State at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14, at A.W. Mumford Stadium, a game that will shape the SWAC West standings.
Further reading
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