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Mario Sanders II stats, 2026

Southern Miss (2–5, Sun Belt). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Mario Sanders II is a wide receiver for Southern Miss (2–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 20th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (16), 32nd in receiving TDs (5), 35th in receiving yards (573), in 7 games. This week: Southern Miss at UL Monroe.

Receiving yards57335th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches4042nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch14.3217th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs532nd of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Mario Sanders II?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Senior
Height
5-10
Weight
191 pounds
Number
No. 1
Hometown
Minneapolis, MN

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Mario Sanders II's receiving stats

He's 32nd of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (5) and 35th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (573).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards57335th of 682
Catches4042nd of 682
Yards per catch14.3217th of 675
Receiving TDs532nd of 506

The season

Mario Sanders II's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 20th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (16) and 73rd of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.70).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1620th of 657
EPA per play0.7073rd of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Mario Sanders II's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Illinois23216.00—
2026Southern Miss4057314.350
Career4260514.450

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Mario Sanders II do at Illinois and Southern Miss?

Receiving yards by season
2025, Illinois: 323220252026, Southern Miss: 5735732026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Illinois202523216.00——
Southern Miss2026 (so far)4057314.35040.0%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Mario Sanders II's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Illinois+2.03+2.03—2.01%
2026Southern Miss+0.73+0.7340.0%41.713%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Mario Sanders II's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Alcorn StateW 49–394613
2at AuburnL 8–4358301
3vs. UConnL 20–4881701
4at TulaneL 21–2469422
6at TroyL 34–55104824
7Southern Miss88603
8vs. LouisianaW 35–3179602

FAQ

Questions about Mario Sanders II

What position does Mario Sanders II play?

Mario Sanders II plays wide receiver for Southern Miss, which is 2–5 this season.

Where has Mario Sanders II played?

Illinois (2025) and Southern Miss (2026).

Where is Mario Sanders II from, and what year is he?

Mario Sanders II is a senior wide receiver for Southern Miss, listed at 5-10 and 191 pounds, from Minneapolis, MN.

How tall is Mario Sanders II, and how much does he weigh?

Mario Sanders II is listed at 5-10 and 191 pounds on Southern Miss's 2026 roster.

What year is Mario Sanders II?

Mario Sanders II is a senior.

What are Mario Sanders II's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Mario Sanders II has 42 catches for 605 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Who does Mario Sanders II play for?

Southern Miss (2–5, Sun Belt), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 1.

How did Mario Sanders II play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Louisiana: 79 receiving yards, 6 catches, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards). Southern Miss won 35–31.

What are Mario Sanders II's stats this season?

573 receiving yards, 40 catches, 14.3 yards per catch, 5 receiving TDs, 16 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Mario Sanders II rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 20th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 32nd of 506 in receiving TDs, 35th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Mario Sanders II play next?

Southern Miss visits UL Monroe Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The numbers' pick: Southern Miss.

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