| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| Southern Mississippi | 10 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
Game flow
Southern Mississippi won by 15 · 11 scoresLead changes
2
1 time tied
USM biggest lead
+22
Q4 2:19
LT biggest lead
+4
Q2 14:12
Time in front
USM 77% · LT 8%
tied 15% · 46:29 vs 4:32 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Southern Mississippi is ahead, below it Louisiana Tech. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
10:41
TD Keon Howard 9 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle Kick)10 plays, 75 yds, 4:19 · from USM 25
LT 0–7 USM6:08
TD Jarred Craft 5 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)9 plays, 67 yds, 4:33 · from LT 33
LT 7–7 USM1:28
FG Stephen Brauchle 22 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 42 yds, 4:40 · from LT 46
LT 7–10 USM2nd quarter
14:12
Sack Xavier Woods 30 Yd Fumble Return (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
LT 14–10 USM9:40
TD D.J. Thompson 21 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle Kick)8 plays, 91 yds, 4:32 · from USM 9
LT 14–17 USM3:14
TD D.J. Thompson 8 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle PAT blocked)6 plays, 89 yds, 3:12 · from USM 11
LT 14–23 USM0:36
FG Jonathan Barnes 31 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 56 yds, 2:38 · from LT 30
LT 17–23 USM3rd quarter
1:19
TD Korey Robertson 6 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)11 plays, 89 yds, 5:58 · from USM 11
LT 17–29 USM4th quarter
7:48
FG Stephen Brauchle 25 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, 28 yds, 2:48 · from LT 36
LT 17–32 USM2:19
TD Nick Mullens 1 Yd Run (Stephen Brauchle Kick)4 plays, 1 yds, 1:11 · from LT 1
LT 17–39 USM0:57
TD Jarred Craft 2 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes Kick)5 plays, 45 yds, 1:22 · from USM 45
LT 24–39 USMDrives
USM 8/13 scoredLT 3/11 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | USM | USM 25 | 10 | 75 | 4:19 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 10:41 | LT | LT 33 | 9 | 67 | 4:33 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:08 | USM | LT 46 | 10 | 42 | 4:40 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 1:28 | LT | LT 17 | 3 | 0 | 1:09 | Punt |
| Q1 | 0:19 | USM | USM 45 | 3 | -5 | 1:07 | Fumble Touchdown |
| Q2 | 14:12 | USM | USM 9 | 8 | 91 | 4:32 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 9:40 | LT | LT 21 | 5 | 21 | 3:14 | Punt |
| Q2 | 6:26 | USM | USM 11 | 6 | 89 | 3:12 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 3:14 | LT | LT 30 | 8 | 56 | 2:38 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 0:36 | USM | USM 22 | 3 | 18 | 0:36 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | LT | LT 25 | 9 | 51 | 3:10 | Missed FG |
| Q3 | 11:50 | USM | USM 12 | 7 | 0 | 2:57 | Downs |
Win probability
Southern Mississippi 100% · pregame line Louisiana Tech −13.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Higgins | 22/39 | 246 | 6.3 | 0 | 3 | 42.1 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Craft | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | 2 | 18 |
| Boston Scott | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ryan Higgins | 4 | -15 | -3.8 | 0 | 1 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Taylor | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 0 | 40 |
| Alfred Smith | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 17 |
| Kam McKnight | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 |
| Carlos Henderson | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 17 |
| DeJuawn Oliver | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Boston Scott | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 |
| Jarred Craft | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Barnes | 1/2 | 50.0 | 31 | 3/3 | 6 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Shouse | 3 | 150 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
Biggest plays
USM +24% Q3 1:19 Nick Mullens pass complete to Korey Robertson for 6 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
USM +22% Q2 3:14 Nick Mullens pass complete to D.J. Thompson for 8 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle PAT BLOCKED)
USM +21% Q1 10:41 Keon Howard run for 9 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
LT +21% Q3 8:53 Ryan Higgins run for 1 yd to the SoMis 11
USM +21% Q2 9:40 Nick Mullens pass complete to D.J. Thompson for 21 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | LT | USM |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-8 | 6-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 254 | 426 |
| Passing | 246 | 342 |
| Comp/Att | 22/39 | 29/33 |
| Yards per pass | 6.3 | 10.4 |
| Rushing | 8 | 84 |
| Rushing Attempts | 16 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Penalties | 7-50 | 9-85 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 21:38 | 38:22 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:57 1st & 5 at USM 49 TEAM run for a loss of 6 yards to the SoMis 43
Q4 0:57 1st & 10 at USM 44 LOUISIANA TECH Penalty, Defensive offside (5 Yards) to the SoMis 49
Q4 0:57 Jonathan Barnes on-side kick recovered by SOUTHERN MISS at the SoMis 44
Q4 0:57 1st & Goal at USM 2 Jarred Craft run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
Q4 1:41 3rd & 8 at USM 17 HIGGINS, Ryan pass incomplete to BONNETTE, R., PENALTY USM pass interference 15 yards to the USM2, 1ST DOWN LATECH, NO PLAY.
Q4 1:41 2nd & 8 at USM 17 Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Carlos Henderson
Q4 1:41 1st & 10 at USM 19 Ryan Higgins pass complete to Jarred Craft for 2 yds to the SoMis 17
Q4 1:41 Timeout SOUTHERN MISS, clock 01:41
Q4 2:19 1st & 10 at USM 33 Ryan Higgins pass complete to DeJuawn Oliver for 14 yds to the SoMis 19 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:19 1st & 10 at USM 45 Ryan Higgins pass complete to Trent Taylor for 12 yds to the SoMis 33 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:19 Tyler Sarrazin kickoff for 47 yds , Carlos Henderson return for 37 yds to the SoMis 45
Q4 2:19 4th & Goal at LT 1 Nick Mullens run for 1 yd for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Q4 2:22 Timeout LOUISIANA TECH, clock 02:22
Q4 2:28 3rd & Goal at LT 1 Ito Smith run for no gain to the LaTch 1
Q4 2:28 Timeout LOUISIANA TECH, clock 02:28
Q4 3:30 2nd & Goal at LT 1 Nick Mullens run for no gain to the LaTch 1
Q4 3:30 1st & Goal at LT 1 George Payne run for no gain to the LaTch 1
Q4 3:46 2nd & 10 at LT 3 Ryan Higgins pass intercepted Picasso Nelson Jr. return for 14 yds to the LaTch 17 LOUISIANA TECH Penalty, illegal block ( Yards) to the LaTch 1
Q4 3:46 1st & 10 at LT 3 Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Boston Scott
Q4 4:01 4th & 5 at USM 40 Tyler Sarrazin punt for 57 yds, downed at the LaTch 3
Q4 4:01 Timeout LOUISIANA TECH, clock 04:01
Q4 6:50 3rd & 6 at USM 39 Ito Smith run for 1 yd to the SoMis 40
Q4 6:50 2nd & 6 at USM 39 Nick Mullens run for no gain to the SoMis 39
Q4 6:50 1st & 10 at USM 35 Ito Smith run for 4 yds to the SoMis 39