UTSA escapes upset, rallying to beat Southern Miss 27-17

UTSA wide receiver Leroy Watson (1) pulls in a pass for a touchdown in front of Southern Mississippi linebacker Santrell Latham (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UTSA wide receiver Leroy Watson (1) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Southern Mississippi defensive back Eric Scott Jr. (12) intercepts a pass intended for UTSA wide receiver De'Corian Clark (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UTSA wide receiver Leroy Watson (1) pulls in a pass for a touchdown in front of Southern Mississippi linebacker Santrell Latham (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UTSA wide receiver Leroy Watson (1) is lifted by teammate Myles Benning (37) as he celebrates his touchdown catch against the Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Southern Mississippi quarterback Frank Gore Jr. (3) runs past UTSA safety Kelechi Nwachuku (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Southern Mississippi quarterback Frank Gore Jr. (3) is hit by UTSA linebacker Clarence Hicks (9) for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Southern Mississippi quarterback Frank Gore Jr. (3) is hit by UTSA linebacker Jamal Ligon (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UTSA wide receiver Leroy Watson (1) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Southern Mississippi quarterback Frank Gore Jr. (3) runs for a touchdown past UTSA cornerback Tariq Woolen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)