UVA-Southern Miss Final
After being up 27-10 at the half UVA fell to Southern Mississippi 37-34 . It was a a tale of two halves as Southern Mississippi came back in the second half and won their eighth straight contest. Encouraged by Virginia’s penalties and turnovers USM dominated the second half and won the game.
Jameel Sewell finished the game 24/46 for 312 yards (career high) and threw for two touchdowns and one interception in his best performance since his return from academic suspension. Sewell also led Virginia in rushing attempts with 23 runs for 23 yards.
Southern Mississippi in front of 31,170 fans came back with a vengeance in the second half and outscored Virginia 27-7 in the second half. The Golden Eagles won the game on a 57 yard run by Tony Harrison. The PAT was blocked by Matt Conrath to allow Virginia to be behind by only a field goal. Sewell looked completely out of sorts on the last two unsuccessful Virginia drives as USM was able to hold off the Hoos.
Virginia heads in to the bye week 0-3 and the vultures are multiplying. I have to give major props to the Wahoos for playing yard today with their backs to the wall playing in a very hostile environment.