Matt Jones

Matt Jones is a senior running back for Southern Miss, wearing jersey No. 5. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he is listed at 6-foot (72 inches) and 202 pounds, with an active roster status. This Matt Jones NCAAF profile reflects a primary backfield role with additional usage as a receiver out of the backfield. In the 2025 regular season, Jones appeared in 13 games and made 2 starts. His Matt Jones stats included 82 rushing attempts for 325 yards (3.963 yards per carry) and 4 rushing touchdowns, with a long run of 17 yards. He also logged 18 red-zone rushing attempts and produced 15 rushing first downs. As a pass catcher, he recorded 12 receptions on 19 targets for 86 yards (7.167 yards per reception), with a long catch of 27 yards and 85 yards after the catch. On defense, Jones was credited with 1 combined tackle, including 1 tackle for loss (1 yard), and no sacks or interceptions. His college football production in 2025 stands as the core of his Matt Jones career highlights to date.