John White starts for Southern Miss in loss to James Madison
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
On November 5, Southern Miss quarterback John White made his first career start against James Madison, contributing significantly despite a 54-23 defeat. Coach Blake Anderson decided to replace senior Landry Lyddy with White, showcasing the sophomore's potential. White completed 22 of 35 passes for 266 yards with one touchdown and a rushing score. His performance highlighted deep passing and running ability, suggesting a positive future for Southern Miss' offense.
- •John White started at QB for Southern Miss against James Madison.
- •He threw for 266 yards and scored one passing touchdown.
- •White's rushing TD marked the first for a Southern Miss QB this season.
- •Southern Miss remains 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Sun Belt Conference.
- •The team looks to build on White's debut in upcoming games.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Encouraging takeaways on Southern Miss football's John White's first start at QB
"Southern Miss quarterback John White made his first career start against James Madison on Nov. 5. Despite the loss, he showed plenty of promise.
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