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After this past Saturday, I'm sure Robert Nkemdiche's days of playing offense are over, as he left the loss against Memphis with a head injury he suffered during offensive play.

Thursday, Oct 22

NFL (7:25-11 p.m., CBS/NFLN): Former MSU linebacker K.J. Wright leads the Seattle Seahawks into the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco 49ers.

Friday, Oct 23

College football (7-10 p.m., ESPN): Fresh off their upset win over the University of Mississippi, the Memphis Tigers have to get ready for a road conference game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Saturday, Oct 24

College football (6-9 p.m., ESPN): After a tough loss, UM has to get ready for a SEC West elimination game at home against Texas A&M. ... College football (6:30-10 p.m., SECN): Mississippi State looks to become bowl eligible with its sixth win, playing at home against Kentucky.

Sunday, Oct 25

NFL (noon-3 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints look to put a winning streak together when they hit the road to take on the Indianapolis Colts.

Monday, Oct 26

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The Arizona Cardinals look to prove they are still a playoff team at home against the Baltimore Ravens, who are struggling to start the season.

Tuesday, Oct 27

MLB (7-11 p.m., Fox): Game one of the 2015 World Series will feature the National League champion at the American League champion.

Wednesday, Oct 28

NBA (7-9:30 p.m., ESPN): The 2015-16 NBA season is underway with a matchup of two of the best teams in the west as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs.

Southern Miss won its fourth game this past Saturday. That equals the number of games the program won in the three previous seasons combined.

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