Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss, New Orleans Bowl · 2025

279–4VSFINAL167–6
Tue, Dec 23, 2025Caesars SuperdomeNew Orleans, LA

HOW IT WENT

New Orleans Bowl · 2025
FINALQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Western Kentucky3371427
Southern Miss763016
Game leaders
Western KentuckySouthern Miss
PassingMaverick McIvor12/19 ·199 yds ·1 INTBraylon Braxton24/47 ·258 yds ·1 TD ·1 INT
RushingMarvis Parrish7 car ·65 yds ·1 TDJeffery Pittman10 car ·55 yds
ReceivingMatthew Henry7 rec ·126 ydsTychaun Chapman3 rec ·50 yds ·1 TD
TacklesJaylen Wester12 tackles ·1 sackCorey Myrick9 tackles

Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss Team StatsTeam Stats

Western KentuckyWKUSouthern MissUSM
181ST DOWNS21
422TOTAL YDS377
267PASS YDS258
155RUSH YDS119
3TURNOVERS1
31:24POSSESSION28:36

BOX SCORE

New Orleans Bowl · 2025

Passing

Western KentuckyWKUC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Maverick McIvor12/1919910.501
Rodney Tisdale Jr.9/20653.301
Cameron Flowers1/133.000
Totals22/402676.702
Southern MissUSMC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Braylon Braxton24/472585.511
Grant Page0/100.000
Totals24/482585.411

Rushing

Western KentuckyWKUCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Marvis Parrish7659.3154
Maverick McIvor8486.0123
George Hart III8283.5114
La'Vell Wright5112.206
Rodney Tisdale Jr.530.608
Totals331554.7354
Southern MissUSMCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jeffery Pittman10555.5014
Robert Briggs5367.2013
Braylon Braxton8212.6021
Jaylin Carter6183.007
Matt Jones4112.806
JJ Hawkins100.000
Micah Davis1-12-12.000
Team1-10-10.000
Totals361193.3021

Receiving

Western KentuckyWKURECYDSAVGTDLONG
Matthew Henry712618.0046
Noah Meyers26532.5062
Moussa Barry23216.0018
Jairus Mack3299.7020
Jackson West11212.0012
Rodney Tisdale Jr.133.003
George Hart III111.001
K.D. Hutchinson5-1-0.206
Totals2226712.1062
Southern MissUSMRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Tychaun Chapman35016.7135
Bralon Brown44812.0014
Micah Davis33612.0020
Jaylin Carter3299.7013
Jermane Hayes3258.3012
Shane King22412.0022
Carl Chester11919.0019
Jeffery Pittman2147.0011
Kadinn Morris177.007
Elijah Metcalf263.007
Totals2425810.8135

Fumbles

Western KentuckyWKUFUMLOSTREC
Noah Meyers110
Southern MissUSMFUMLOSTREC
Jaylin Carter100
Guylijah Theodule001
Team300
Totals401

Interceptions

Western KentuckyWKUINTYDSTD
Jaylen Lewis1280
Southern MissUSMINTYDSTD
Corey Myrick1230
JJ Hawkins1100
Totals2330

Kick Returns

Southern MissUSMNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Micah Davis13030.0300

Punt Returns

Southern MissUSMNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Micah Davis3227.390

Kicking

Western KentuckyWKUFGPCTLONGXPPTS
John Cannon2/2100.0313/39
Southern MissUSMFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Creighton Wilbanks3/475.0411/110

Punting

Western KentuckyWKUNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Cole Maynard627445.70356
Southern MissUSMNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Reed Harradine726838.31148

Defense

Western KentuckyWKUTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Jaylen Wester12712110
Anthony Brackenridge11611010
Kent Robinson7500100
Jaylen Lewis6300.5200
Jai Eugene Jr.5300200
Koron Hayward4412010
Harper Holloman4300010
Dave Herard3300000
Totals764637860
Southern MissUSMTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Corey Myrick9601000
Chris Jones6502000
Michael Montgomery541.52.5000
Dylan King5400000
Garrick Ponder4211000
Joseph Harper4201000
Josh Battle4100000
Brodarius Lewis400.51000
Totals6541311420

PLAY-BY-PLAY

216 plays
Q4Western Kentucky3 plays · 20 yds · 1:45 · End of Game27–16
  1. 0:003rd & 4 at WKU 46End of 4th quarter.
  2. 0:083rd & 4 at WKU 46Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush middle for 14 yards gain to the USM40 (#41 A.Foster; #0 B.Toles), 1ST DOWN
  3. 0:122nd & 9 at WKU 41Timeout Western Kentucky, clock 00:12
  4. 0:502nd & 9 at WKU 41Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush middle for 5 yards gain to the WKU46 (#53 J.Harper; #24 J.Battle)
  5. 1:351st & 10 at WKU 40No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush middle for 1 yard gain to the WKU41 (#95 M.Clinton; #53 J.Harper)
Q4Southern Miss9 plays · 37 yds · 1:53 · Interception27–16
  1. 1:452nd & 14 at WKU 42No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass intercepted by #7 J.Lewis at WKU12 #7 J.Lewis return 28 yards to the WKU40 (#14 R.Briggs Jr.), out of bounds
  2. 1:551st & 10 at WKU 38Timeout Southern Miss, clock 01:55
  3. 1:501st & 10 at WKU 38No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton sacked for loss of 4 yards to the WKU42 (#34 K.Hayward)
  4. 2:002nd & 10 at USM 50Timeout Southern Miss, clock 02:00
  5. 2:052nd & 10 at USM 50No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #22 J.Hayes caught at WKU43, for 12 yards to the WKU38 (#34 K.Hayward), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  6. 2:101st & 10 at USM 50No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep right to #22 J.Hayes thrown to WKU18
  7. 2:224th & 5 at USM 41No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short middle to #6 M.Davis caught at USM50, for 9 yards to the USM50 QB hurried by #3 A.Brackenridge, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "First down". CALL UPHELD. #3 A.Brackenridge, #98 J.Hardy injured on the play
  8. 2:413rd & 5 at USM 41No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short middle to #7 C.Chester thrown to WKU48
  9. 3:022nd & 10 at USM 36No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #22 J.Hayes caught at USM40, for 5 yards to the USM41 (#3 A.Brackenridge), out of bounds
  10. 3:081st & 10 at USM 36No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short middle thrown to USM36 broken up by #93 R.Su'a-Filo
  11. 3:251st & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short middle to #24 J.Carter caught at USM27, for 11 yards to the USM36 (#98 J.Hardy), 1ST DOWN
  12. 3:381st & 10 at WKU 35#42 J.Cassidy kickoff 65 yards to the USM00, Touchback
Q4Western Kentucky7 plays · 83 yds · 2:39 · Touchdown27–16
  1. 3:381st & 10 at WKU 46Marvis Parrish 54 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick)
  2. 4:033rd & 11 at WKU 32Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short middle to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU42, for 14 yards to the WKU46 (#22 C.Myrick), 1ST DOWN
  3. 4:202nd & 12 at WKU 31Timeout Southern Miss, clock 04:20
  4. 4:142nd & 12 at WKU 31No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor rush right for 1 yard gain to the WKU32 (#14 J.Tapp)
  5. 4:521st & 10 at WKU 33No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush left for 2 yards loss to the WKU31 (#17 M.Montgomery)
  6. 5:113rd & 6 at WKU 21No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short middle to #85 J.West caught at WKU32, for 12 yards to the WKU33 (#22 C.Myrick), 1ST DOWN
  7. 6:022nd & 10 at WKU 17No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor rush middle for 4 yards gain to the WKU21 (#35 C.Jones)
  8. 6:131st & 10 at WKU 17Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass incomplete short right to #21 M.Parrish thrown to WKU16
Q4Southern Miss4 plays · 16 yds · 1:28 · Punt20–16
  1. 6:174th & 7 at USM 46#96 R.Harradine punt 37 yards to the WKU17 fair catch by #5 J.Mack at WKU17
  2. 6:253rd & 7 at USM 46No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left to #8 B.Brown thrown to WKU43 broken up by #6 N.Ward
  3. 6:262nd & 6 at USM 47No Huddle-Shotgun #24 J.Carter rush left for 1 yard loss to the USM46 fumbled by #24 J.Carter at USM45 forced by #21 J.Wester recovered by USM #24 J.Carter at USM46, End Of Play
  4. 7:181st & 10 at USM 43No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton rush middle for 4 yards gain to the USM47 (#55 V.Sneed Jr.)
  5. 7:341st & 10 at USM 30No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 13 yards gain to the USM43 (#7 J.Lewis), 1ST DOWN. #0 J.Pittman injured on the play
  6. 7:451st & 10 at WKU 35#42 J.Cassidy kickoff 65 yards to the USM00 #6 M.Davis return 30 yards to the USM30 (#17 D.Herard)
Q4Western Kentucky11 plays · 65 yds · 5:12 · Touchdown20–16
  1. 7:512nd & 1 at USM 1#9 G.Hart III rush middle for 1 yard gain to the USM00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:51 #39 J.Cannon kick attempt good (H: #18 C.Maynard, LS: #55 R.Robich)
  2. 7:542nd & 1 at USM 1PENALTY USM Offside (#90 N.Hallenbeck). NO PLAY
  3. 8:301st & 1 at USM 1#7 M.McIvor rush middle for 0 yards to the USM01 (#7 I.Gibson; #36 B.Lewis)
  4. 9:082nd & 20 at USM 24No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor rush middle for 23 yards gain to the USM01 (#12 G.Theodule), 1ST DOWN. #12 G.Theodule injured on the play
  5. 9:512nd & 10 at USM 14No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short right to #9 G.Hart III caught at USM12, for 5 yards to the USM09 (#24 J.Battle) PENALTY WKU Holding (#74 K.Upchurch) 10 yards from USM14 to USM24. NO PLAY
  6. 9:511st & 10 at USM 14No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass incomplete short left to #3 M.Barry thrown to USM00 broken up by #12 G.Theodule
  7. 10:133rd & 2 at USM 23No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor rush left for 9 yards gain to the USM14 (#6 D.King), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  8. 10:502nd & 12 at USM 33No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush left for 10 yards gain to the USM23 (#12 G.Theodule), out of bounds
  9. 11:261st & 10 at USM 31No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush middle for 2 yards loss to the USM33 (#53 J.Harper)
  10. 11:393rd & 10 at WKU 49No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short left to #5 J.Mack caught at USM37, for 20 yards to the USM31 (#12 G.Theodule), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  11. 11:522nd & 10 at WKU 49No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short right to #5 J.Mack caught at WKU49, for 0 yards to the WKU49 (#6 D.King)
  12. 12:191st & 10 at WKU 49No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass incomplete deep left to #3 M.Barry thrown to USM21
  13. 12:461st & 10 at WKU 35No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short middle to #3 M.Barry caught at WKU48, for 14 yards to the WKU49 (#6 D.King), 1ST DOWN
Q4Southern Miss3 plays · 5 yds · 1:08 · Punt13–16
  1. 13:034th & 5 at USM 17#96 R.Harradine punt 48 yards to the WKU35
  2. 13:183rd & 2 at USM 20No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton rush for 3 yards loss to the USM17, End Of Play
  3. 13:452nd & 2 at USM 20No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep middle to #9 E.Metcalf thrown to USM40 broken up by #26 J.Eugene Jr.. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". CALL UPHELD. #9 E.Metcalf injured on the play
  4. 14:001st & 10 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 8 yards gain to the USM20 (#3 A.Brackenridge)
Q3Western Kentucky6 plays · 21 yds · 2:25 · Punt13–16
  1. 14:114th & 11 at WKU 46#18 C.Maynard punt 42 yards to the USM12 fair catch by #6 M.Davis at USM12
  2. 15:003rd & 10 at WKU 47No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short middle to #2 K.Hutchinson caught at WKU43, for 1 yard loss to the WKU46 (#7 I.Gibson)
  3. 15:002nd & 10 at WKU 47No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass incomplete short thrown to WKU47 broken up by #14 J.Tapp
  4. 0:001st & 10 at WKU 47End of 3rd quarter.
  5. 0:101st & 10 at WKU 47No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass incomplete short left to #81 N.Meyers thrown to WKU49 broken up by #41 A.Foster
  6. 0:103rd & 5 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short middle to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU42, for 17 yards to the WKU47 (#24 J.Battle), 1ST DOWN
  7. 0:492nd & 10 at WKU 25No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short right to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU27, for 5 yards to the WKU30 (#11 J.Pennix)
  8. 1:261st & 10 at WKU 25Shotgun #21 M.Parrish rush middle for 0 yards to the WKU25 (#24 J.Battle; #22 C.Myrick)
  9. 1:361st & 10 at USM 35#96 R.Harradine kickoff 63 yards to the WKU02 fair catch by #4 C.Flowers at WKU02
Q3Southern Miss9 plays · 44 yds · 3:15 · Field Goal13–16
  1. 1:364th & 9 at WKU 23Creighton Wilbanks 41 Yd Field Goal
  2. 2:073rd & 22 at WKU 36No Huddle-Shotgun #14 R.Briggs Jr. rush middle for 13 yards gain to the WKU23 (#3 A.Brackenridge)
  3. 2:192nd & 22 at WKU 36No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep right to #2 T.Chapman thrown to WKU06
  4. 2:421st & 10 at WKU 24No Huddle-Shotgun #6 M.Davis sacked for loss of 12 yards to the WKU36 (#21 J.Wester)
  5. 3:233rd & 3 at WKU 33No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #2 T.Chapman caught at WKU32, for 9 yards to the WKU24 (#6 N.Ward), 1ST DOWN
  6. 3:592nd & 10 at WKU 40No Huddle-Shotgun #24 J.Carter rush right for 7 yards gain to the WKU33 (#21 J.Wester; #11 K.Robinson)
  7. 4:141st & 10 at WKU 40No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep middle to #6 M.Davis thrown to WKU00
  8. 4:332nd & 10 at USM 33No Huddle-Shotgun #14 R.Briggs Jr. rush right for 12 yards gain to the USM45 (#3 A.Brackenridge), 1ST DOWN, PENALTY WKU UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (#3 A.Brackenridge) 15 yards from USM45 to WKU40, 1ST DOWN
  9. 4:441st & 10 at USM 33No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left thrown to USM36 QB hurried by #55 V.Sneed Jr.
Q3Western Kentucky2 plays · 1 yds · 0:48 · Interception13–16
  1. 5:012nd & 9 at USM 33No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass intercepted by #22 C.Myrick at USM20 #22 C.Myrick return 37 yards to the WKU43 (#74 K.Upchurch) PENALTY USM Illegal Block in Back (#35 C.Jones) 10 yards from USM43 to USM33
  2. 4:512nd & 9 at USM 0No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass intercepted by #22 C.Myrick at USM20 #22 C.Myrick return 0 yards to the WKU36 fumbled by #22 C.Myrick at WKU36 (#74 K.Upchurch), out of bounds PENALTY USM Illegal Block in Back (#35 C.Jones) 10 yards from USM43 to USM33
  3. 5:261st & 10 at USM 34No Huddle-Shotgun #21 M.Parrish rush middle for 1 yard gain to the USM33 (#14 J.Tapp; #36 B.Lewis)
Q3Southern Miss4 plays · 9 yds · 1:21 · Downs13–13
  1. 5:394th & 1 at USM 34No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Jones rush middle for 0 yards to the USM34 (#52 J.Fletcher), TURNOVER ON DOWNS
  2. 5:363rd & 1 at USM 34No Huddle-Shotgun #5 J.Hawkins rush middle for 0 yards to the USM34 (#26 J.Eugene Jr.; #3 A.Brackenridge)
  3. 6:042nd & 8 at USM 27No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #9 E.Metcalf caught at USM34, for 7 yards to the USM34 (#26 J.Eugene Jr.)
  4. 6:381st & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #19 S.King caught at USM25, for 2 yards to the USM27 (#6 N.Ward)
  5. 6:571st & 10 at WKU 35#42 J.Cassidy kickoff 65 yards to the USM00, Touchback
Q3Western Kentucky8 plays · 65 yds · 4:24 · Touchdown13–13
  1. 6:573rd & 9 at USM 11No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor rush right for 11 yards gain to the USM00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:57, 1ST DOWN #39 J.Cannon kick attempt good (H: #18 C.Maynard, LS: #55 R.Robich)
  2. 7:412nd & 10 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Hart III rush middle for 1 yard gain to the USM11 (#22 C.Myrick)
  3. 7:511st & 10 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass incomplete short right to #0 M.Henry thrown to USM00
  4. 8:062nd & 14 at WKU 42No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete deep right to #0 M.Henry caught at USM18, for 46 yards to the USM12 (#11 J.Pennix), 1ST DOWN
  5. 8:482nd & 9 at WKU 47PENALTY WKU False Start (#77 M.Collins Jr.) 5 yards from WKU47 to WKU42. NO PLAY
  6. 9:061st & 10 at WKU 46No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short right to #9 G.Hart III caught at WKU43, for 1 yard to the WKU47 (#53 J.Harper)
  7. 9:423rd & 8 at WKU 37No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short right to #5 J.Mack caught at WKU46, for 9 yards to the WKU46 (#11 J.Pennix), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. #7 I.Gibson injured on the play
  8. 10:123rd & 13 at WKU 32No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short right to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU41, for 9 yards to the WKU41 (#11 J.Pennix) PENALTY USM Offside (#17 M.Montgomery) 5 yards from WKU32 to WKU37. NO PLAY
  9. 10:332nd & 11 at WKU 34No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor sacked for loss of 2 yards to the WKU32 (#17 M.Montgomery)
  10. 11:151st & 10 at WKU 35Shotgun #21 M.Parrish rush right for 1 yard loss to the WKU34 (#22 C.Myrick; #14 J.Tapp)
Q3Southern Miss4 plays · 12 yds · 1:55 · Punt6–16
  1. 11:214th & 17 at USM 32#96 R.Harradine punt 33 yards to the WKU35
  2. 11:294th & 12 at USM 37PENALTY USM False Start (#18 L.Lyddy) 5 yards from USM37 to USM32. NO PLAY
  3. 11:353rd & 12 at USM 37No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short middle to #2 T.Chapman thrown to USM37 broken up by #21 J.Wester
  4. 11:492nd & 20 at USM 29No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #22 J.Hayes caught at USM37, for 8 yards to the USM37 (#5 J.Emery)
  5. 12:091st & 20 at USM 29No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep middle to #9 E.Metcalf thrown to WKU28
  6. 12:371st & 10 at USM 39No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #8 B.Brown caught at WKU47, for 0 yards to the USM39, End Of Play PENALTY USM Holding (#84 K.Morris) 10 yards from USM39 to USM29. NO PLAY
  7. 12:402nd & 6 at USM 24No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep left to #7 C.Chester thrown to WKU35 PENALTY WKU Pass Interference (#6 N.Ward) 15 yards from USM24 to USM39, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
  8. 13:071st & 10 at USM 20No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 4 yards gain to the USM24 (#44 H.Holloman)
Q3Western Kentucky2 plays · 11 yds · 0:40 · Fumble6–16
  1. 13:161st & 10 at USM 0No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass complete short middle to #81 N.Meyers caught at WKU50, for 62 yards to the USM00 fumbled by #81 N.Meyers at USM03 forced by #22 C.Myrick recovered by USM #12 G.Theodule at USM00, Touchback
  2. 13:461st & 10 at WKU 27No Huddle-Shotgun #21 M.Parrish rush middle for 11 yards gain to the WKU38 (#22 C.Myrick), 1ST DOWN
Q3Southern Miss3 plays · 8 yds · 1:04 · Punt6–16
  1. 13:564th & 2 at USM 33#96 R.Harradine punt 40 yards to the WKU27 fair catch by #5 J.Mack at WKU27
  2. 15:003rd & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 8 yards gain to the USM33 (#17 D.Herard)
  3. 15:002nd & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep middle to #6 M.Davis thrown to WKU48 broken up by #7 J.Lewis
  4. 15:001st & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 0 yards to the USM25 (#5 J.Emery)
  5. 15:001st & 10 at WKU 35#42 J.Cassidy kickoff 65 yards to the USM00, Touchback
Q2Southern Miss10 plays · 57 yds · 1:10 · Field Goal6–16
  1. 0:001st & 10 at WKU 11End of 2nd quarter.
  2. 0:001st & 10 at WKU 11Creighton Wilbanks 29 Yd Field Goal
  3. 0:011st & 10 at WKU 31Timeout Southern Miss, clock 00:01
  4. 0:011st & 10 at WKU 31No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #6 M.Davis caught at WKU19, for 20 yards to the WKU11 QB hurried by #34 K.Hayward (#10 D.Flowers), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  5. 0:083rd & 3 at USM 48No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton rush right for 21 yards gain to the WKU31 (#16 A.Cole), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  6. 0:162nd & 3 at USM 48No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left to #19 S.King thrown to WKU35
  7. 0:251st & 10 at USM 41No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #6 M.Davis caught at USM48, for 7 yards to the USM48, End Of Play
  8. 0:373rd & 1 at USM 37No Huddle-Shotgun #24 J.Carter rush middle for 4 yards gain to the USM41 (#50 E.Jones; #26 J.Eugene Jr.), 1ST DOWN
  9. 0:412nd & 15 at USM 23No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton rush left for 14 yards gain to the USM37 (#21 J.Wester), out of bounds
  10. 0:522nd & 10 at USM 28PENALTY USM False Start (#8 B.Brown) 5 yards from USM28 to USM23. NO PLAY
  11. 0:521st & 10 at USM 28No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short middle to #9 E.Metcalf thrown to USM38
  12. 0:592nd & 7 at USM 15No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short middle to #24 J.Carter caught at USM17, for 13 yards to the USM28 (#26 J.Eugene Jr.), 1ST DOWN
  13. 1:051st & 10 at USM 12Timeout Western Kentucky, clock 01:05
  14. 1:021st & 10 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #24 J.Carter rush middle for 3 yards gain to the USM15 (#21 J.Wester)
Q2Western Kentucky6 plays · 18 yds · 2:00 · Punt6–10
  1. 1:104th & 10 at WKU 45#18 C.Maynard punt 43 yards to the USM12 fair catch by #6 M.Davis at USM12
  2. 1:213rd & 12 at WKU 43Timeout Southern Miss, clock 01:21
  3. 1:193rd & 12 at WKU 43No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor rush middle for 2 yards gain to the WKU45 (#30 G.Ponder)
  4. 1:232nd & 12 at WKU 43No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete deep right to #0 M.Henry thrown to USM29 QB hurried by #14 J.Tapp. #16 R.Tisdale Jr. injured on the play
  5. 1:451st & 15 at WKU 40No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short right to #81 N.Meyers caught at WKU41, for 3 yards to the WKU43 (#41 A.Foster)
  6. 2:001st & 10 at WKU 45Timeout Western Kentucky, clock 02:00
  7. 2:031st & 10 at WKU 45PENALTY WKU False Start 5 yards from WKU45 to WKU40. NO PLAY
  8. 2:113rd & 12 at WKU 23No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short middle to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU36, for 22 yards to the WKU45 (#6 D.King; #24 J.Battle), 1ST DOWN
  9. 2:302nd & 12 at WKU 23No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short left to #3 M.Barry thrown to WKU34 QB hurried by #14 J.Tapp
  10. 3:001st & 10 at WKU 25No Huddle-Shotgun #21 M.Parrish rush middle for 2 yards loss to the WKU23 (#35 C.Jones)
  11. 3:101st & 10 at USM 35#96 R.Harradine kickoff 65 yards to the WKU00, Touchback
Q2Southern Miss7 plays · 16 yds · 2:11 · Field Goal6–10
  1. 3:104th & 7 at WKU 7#40 C.Wilbanks field goal attempt from 25 yards GOOD (H: #17 K.McCormick, LS: #46 L.Beard), clock 03:10
  2. 3:133rd & 7 at WKU 7No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short right to #2 T.Chapman thrown to WKU00 QB hurried by #21 J.Wester
  3. 3:452nd & 9 at WKU 9No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton rush middle for 2 yards gain to the WKU07 (#93 R.Su'a-Filo; #3 A.Brackenridge)
  4. 3:551st & 9 at WKU 9No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left to #7 C.Chester thrown to WKU00
  5. 4:173rd & 15 at WKU 28No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #7 C.Chester caught at WKU14, for 19 yards to the WKU09 (#7 J.Lewis; #11 K.Robinson), 1ST DOWN
  6. 4:402nd & 21 at WKU 34No Huddle-Shotgun #14 R.Briggs Jr. rush middle for 6 yards gain to the WKU28 (#21 J.Wester)
  7. 4:502nd & 6 at WKU 19No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left to #7 C.Chester thrown to WKU00 PENALTY USM Chop Block (#67 B.Roman) 15 yards from WKU19 to WKU34. NO PLAY
  8. 5:081st & 10 at WKU 23No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Jones rush middle for 4 yards gain to the WKU19 (#0 M.Malotumau)
Q2Western Kentucky2 plays · -10 yds · 0:17 · Interception6–7
  1. 5:212nd & 20 at WKU 20No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass intercepted by #5 J.Hawkins at WKU18 #5 J.Hawkins return 10 yards to the WKU08 (#53 M.Jackson; #11 L.Wright) PENALTY USM UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct 15 yards from WKU08 to WKU23. #11 L.Wright injured on the play
  2. 5:292nd & 10 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short right to #0 M.Henry thrown to WKU30 PENALTY WKU Holding (#53 M.Jackson) 10 yards from WKU30 to WKU20. NO PLAY
  3. 5:301st & 10 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short left to #11 L.Wright thrown to WKU26
Q2Southern Miss10 plays · 48 yds · 2:33 · Missed FG6–13
  1. 6:531st & 10 at USM 44No Huddle #1 B.Braxton rush right for 7 yards gain to the WKU49 (#44 H.Holloman). #13 R.Harrison injured on the play
  2. 5:384th & 5 at WKU 30#40 C.Wilbanks field goal attempt from 48 yards NO GOOD (H: #17 K.McCormick, LS: #46 L.Beard), clock 05:38
  3. 5:433rd & 5 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left thrown to WKU27
  4. 5:562nd & 10 at WKU 35No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #24 J.Carter caught at WKU36, for 5 yards to the WKU30 (#17 D.Herard), out of bounds
  5. 6:151st & 10 at WKU 35No Huddle-Shotgun #13 G.Page pass incomplete deep left to #24 J.Carter thrown to WKU12 broken up by #7 J.Lewis
  6. 6:362nd & 3 at WKU 49No Huddle #0 J.Pittman rush left for 14 yards gain to the WKU35 (#3 A.Brackenridge; #5 J.Emery), 1ST DOWN. #0 J.Pittman injured on the play
  7. 6:531st & 10 at WKU 0No Huddle #1 B.Braxton rush right for 7 yards gain to the WKU49 (#44 H.Holloman). #13 R.Harrison injured on the play
  8. 6:483rd & 12 at USM 30No Huddle #1 B.Braxton pass complete short middle to #8 B.Brown caught at USM42, for 14 yards to the USM44 QB hurried by #44 H.Holloman (#11 K.Robinson), 1ST DOWN
  9. 7:242nd & 10 at USM 32No Huddle #0 J.Pittman rush for 2 yards loss to the USM30 (#0 M.Malotumau)
  10. 8:021st & 10 at USM 32No Huddle #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short right thrown to USM28
  11. 8:021st & 10 at USM 22No Huddle #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short left to #84 K.Morris
Q2Western Kentucky3 plays · -6 yds · 0:53 · Punt6–7
  1. 8:164th & 16 at WKU 24#18 C.Maynard punt 41 yards to the USM35 #6 M.Davis return 7 yards to the USM42 (#11 K.Robinson) PENALTY USM Holding (#2 D.Hill) 10 yards from USM42 to USM32
  2. 8:483rd & 10 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. sacked for loss of 6 yards to the WKU24 (#17 M.Montgomery, #36 B.Lewis)
  3. 8:522nd & 10 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short middle to #4 C.Flowers thrown to WKU44 broken up by #1 J.Moten
  4. 9:011st & 10 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete deep left to #2 K.Hutchinson thrown to USM39
Q2Southern Miss3 plays · 3 yds · 2:08 · Punt6–7
  1. 9:044th & 1 at USM 34#96 R.Harradine punt 36 yards to the WKU30 fair catch by #5 J.Mack at WKU30
  2. 9:153rd & 7 at USM 28Timeout Southern Miss, clock 09:15
  3. 9:463rd & 7 at USM 28No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #2 T.Chapman caught at USM27, for 6 yards to the USM34 (#21 J.Wester; #7 J.Lewis)
  4. 10:262nd & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #0 J.Pittman caught at USM20, for 3 yards to the USM28 (#26 J.Eugene Jr.), out of bounds
  5. 11:011st & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 0 yards to the USM25 (#44 H.Holloman)
  6. 11:121st & 10 at WKU 35#42 J.Cassidy kickoff 65 yards to the USM00, Touchback
Q2Western Kentucky8 plays · 31 yds · 3:08 · Field Goal6–7
  1. 11:094th & 9 at USM 12#39 J.Cannon field goal attempt from 30 yards GOOD (H: #18 C.Maynard, LS: #55 R.Robich), clock 11:09
  2. 11:163rd & 9 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short left thrown to USM00
  3. 11:222nd & 9 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short middle to #3 M.Barry thrown to USM00
  4. 11:501st & 10 at USM 13No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short right to #2 K.Hutchinson caught at USM18, for 1 yard to the USM12 (#41 A.Foster)
  5. 12:312nd & 5 at USM 19No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Wright rush middle for 6 yards gain to the USM13 (#35 C.Jones), 1ST DOWN
  6. 13:041st & 10 at USM 24No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. rush middle for 5 yards gain to the USM19 (#17 M.Montgomery)
  7. 13:332nd & 9 at USM 42No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short left to #3 M.Barry caught at USM31, for 18 yards to the USM24 (#1 J.Moten), 1ST DOWN
  8. 14:041st & 10 at USM 43No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. rush middle for 1 yard gain to the USM42 (#37 E.Thomas Jr.)
Q1Southern Miss4 plays · -4 yds · 1:33 · Punt3–7
  1. 14:174th & 25 at USM 9#96 R.Harradine punt 34 yards to the USM43 fair catch by #5 J.Mack at USM43
  2. 14:483rd & 5 at USM 29No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton sacked for loss of 20 yards to the USM09 (#3 A.Brackenridge)
  3. 0:002nd & 6 at USM 28End of 1st quarter.
  4. 0:082nd & 6 at USM 28No Huddle-Shotgun #24 J.Carter rush middle for 1 yard gain to the USM29 (#52 J.Fletcher; #21 J.Wester)
  5. 0:221st & 10 at USM 24No Huddle-Shotgun #24 J.Carter rush middle for 4 yards gain to the USM28 (#3 A.Brackenridge)
  6. 0:401st & 10 at USM 13No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #8 B.Brown caught at USM24, for 11 yards to the USM24 (#11 K.Robinson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
Q1Western Kentucky7 plays · 21 yds · 3:16 · Punt3–7
  1. 2:121st & 10 at USM 43No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short middle thrown to USM48 QB hurried by #30 G.Ponder PENALTY WKU Intentional Grounding (#16 R.Tisdale Jr.)
  2. 0:504th & 21 at WKU 46#18 C.Maynard punt 41 yards to the USM13
  3. 1:273rd & 18 at WKU 49No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Wright rush left for 3 yards loss to the WKU46 (#13 M.Haygood)
  4. 1:532nd & 15 at USM 48No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short left to #2 K.Hutchinson caught at WKU45, for 3 yards loss to the WKU49 (#22 C.Myrick; #36 B.Lewis). #55 E.Williams injured on the play
  5. 2:121st & 10 at USM 0No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. sacked for loss of 5 yards to the USM48 (#30 G.Ponder) PENALTY WKU Intentional Grounding (#16 R.Tisdale Jr.)
  6. 2:352nd & 8 at WKU 42No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short middle to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU49, for 15 yards to the USM43 (#1 J.Moten), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  7. 2:521st & 10 at WKU 40No Huddle-Shotgun #21 M.Parrish rush middle for 2 yards gain to the WKU42 (#35 C.Jones)
  8. 3:282nd & 3 at WKU 32No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. rush middle for 8 yards gain to the WKU40 (#6 D.King), 1ST DOWN
  9. 3:521st & 10 at WKU 25Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short right to #0 M.Henry caught at WKU32, for 7 yards to the WKU32 (#1 J.Moten)
  10. 4:061st & 10 at USM 35#96 R.Harradine kickoff 64 yards to the WKU01 fair catch by #4 C.Flowers at WKU01
Q1Southern Miss4 plays · 62 yds · 1:22 · Touchdown3–7
  1. 4:062nd & 7 at WKU 35No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete deep right to #2 T.Chapman caught at WKU00, for 35 yards to the WKU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:06, 1ST DOWN #40 C.Wilbanks kick attempt good (H: #17 K.McCormick, LS: #46 L.Beard)
  2. 4:291st & 10 at WKU 38No Huddle-Shotgun #14 R.Briggs Jr. rush right for 3 yards gain to the WKU35 (#0 M.Malotumau; #9 D.Oliver)
  3. 4:442nd & 8 at USM 40No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short middle to #19 S.King caught at WKU44, for 22 yards to the WKU38 (#7 J.Lewis), 1ST DOWN
  4. 5:111st & 10 at USM 38Shotgun #14 R.Briggs Jr. rush middle for 2 yards gain to the USM40 (#3 A.Brackenridge; #21 J.Wester)
Q1Western Kentucky3 plays · 9 yds · 1:21 · Punt3–0
  1. 5:284th & 1 at WKU 15#18 C.Maynard punt 56 yards to the USM29 #6 M.Davis return 9 yards to the USM38 (#85 J.West; #16 A.Cole)
  2. 5:283rd & 7 at WKU 9Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short left to #2 K.Hutchinson caught at WKU09, for 6 yards to the WKU15 (#17 M.Montgomery)
  3. 5:482nd & 7 at WKU 9Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete deep left to #4 C.Flowers thrown to WKU46
  4. 6:141st & 10 at WKU 6Shotgun #11 L.Wright rush left for 3 yards gain to the WKU09 (#3 I.Foster)
Q1Southern Miss11 plays · 35 yds · 4:54 · Punt3–7
  1. 6:484th & 19 at WKU 40#96 R.Harradine punt 40 yards to the WKU00, Touchback PENALTY WKU Illegal Block After FC Signal (#5 J.Mack) 14 yards from WKU20 to WKU06
  2. 6:573rd & 19 at WKU 40No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep left thrown to WKU15
  3. 7:093rd & 9 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush left for 30 yards gain to the WKU00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 07:00 PENALTY USM Holding (#63 B.Bustard) 10 yards from WKU30 to WKU40. NO PLAY
  4. 7:142nd & 9 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep right to #6 M.Davis thrown to WKU02 QB hurried by #20 Z.Smith
  5. 7:391st & 10 at WKU 31No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Jones rush right for 1 yard gain to the WKU30 (#21 J.Wester)
  6. 8:052nd & 9 at WKU 42No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #8 B.Brown caught at WKU29, for 11 yards to the WKU31 (#11 K.Robinson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
  7. 8:321st & 15 at WKU 48No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Jones rush left for 6 yards gain to the WKU42 (#7 J.Lewis)
  8. 8:471st & 10 at WKU 43PENALTY USM False Start (#75 H.Creel) 5 yards from WKU43 to WKU48. NO PLAY
  9. 9:083rd & 7 at USM 45No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #8 B.Brown caught at WKU44, for 12 yards to the WKU43 (#11 K.Robinson), 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "First down". CALL UPHELD
  10. 9:532nd & 6 at USM 46No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short left to #9 E.Metcalf caught at USM44, for 1 yard loss to the USM45 (#52 J.Fletcher; #7 J.Lewis)
  11. 10:321st & 10 at USM 42No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush middle for 4 yards gain to the USM46 (#21 J.Wester; #44 H.Holloman)
  12. 10:533rd & 4 at USM 31No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short to #0 J.Pittman caught at USM26, for 11 yards to the USM42 (#3 A.Brackenridge; #16 A.Cole), 1ST DOWN
  13. 11:132nd & 4 at USM 31No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep middle to #6 M.Davis thrown to WKU33 broken up by #11 K.Robinson
  14. 11:321st & 10 at USM 25No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Pittman rush left for 6 yards gain to the USM31 (#34 K.Hayward)
  15. 11:431st & 10 at WKU 35#42 J.Cassidy kickoff 65 yards to the USM00, Touchback
Q1Western Kentucky4 plays · -1 yds · 1:16 · Field Goal3–0
  1. 11:384th & 11 at USM 13#39 J.Cannon field goal attempt from 31 yards GOOD (H: #18 C.Maynard, LS: #55 R.Robich), clock 11:38
  2. 11:473rd & 11 at USM 13Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short middle to #0 M.Henry thrown to USM00
  3. 12:062nd & 14 at USM 16No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Flowers pass complete short left to #16 R.Tisdale Jr. caught at USM21, for 3 yards to the USM13 (#23 A.Richard, Jr.; #30 G.Ponder). #30 G.Ponder injured on the play
  4. 12:201st & 10 at USM 12No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass complete short left to #2 K.Hutchinson caught at USM16, for 4 yards loss to the USM16 (#35 C.Jones)
Q1Southern Miss4 plays · -3 yds · 0:46 · Downs0–0
  1. 12:544th & 3 at USM 22No Huddle Southern Miss rush right for 10 yards loss to the USM12 (#34 K.Hayward), TURNOVER ON DOWNS
  2. 13:013rd & 3 at USM 22No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short middle to #9 E.Metcalf thrown to USM26 broken up by #26 J.Eugene Jr.
  3. 13:052nd & 3 at USM 22No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete deep left to #9 E.Metcalf thrown to USM43
  4. 13:291st & 10 at USM 15Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass complete short right to #84 K.Morris caught at USM16, for 7 yards to the USM22 (#21 J.Wester)
Q1Western Kentucky3 plays · 5 yds · 1:20 · Punt0–0
  1. 13:404th & 5 at WKU 30#18 C.Maynard punt 51 yards to the USM19 #6 M.Davis return 6 yards to the USM25 (#9 G.Hart III) PENALTY USM Holding (#2 D.Hill) 10 yards from USM25 to USM15
  2. 13:573rd & 5 at WKU 30No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass incomplete short right to #0 M.Henry thrown to WKU34
  3. 14:202nd & 8 at WKU 27No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Wright rush left for 3 yards gain to the WKU30 (#35 C.Jones; #30 G.Ponder)
  4. 14:471st & 10 at WKU 25Shotgun #11 L.Wright rush middle for 2 yards gain to the WKU27 (#22 C.Myrick)
  5. 15:001st & 10 at USM 35#96 R.Harradine kickoff 65 yards to the WKU00, Touchback

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