FINAL SCORE
Southern Miss.
2-2 (1-0)
20
Louisiana Tech
3-1 (1-0)
30


September 20, 2025 • Joe Aillet Stadium (Ruston, Louisiana)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana
Southern Miss. (2-2; 1-0) vs. Louisiana Tech (3-1; 1-0)
Date: 09/20/2025 • Site: Ruston, Louisiana • Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium
Kickoff time: 07:31 PM EDT • End of Game: 11:10 PM EDT • Total elapsed time: 03:39
Attendance: 17108
Temperature: 87 • Wind: 5 north • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Southern Miss.1003720
Louisiana Tech17130030

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:43LAT - B.Baker 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by D.Henderson GOOD) , 2-74 0:34-7
1st12:15USM - K.Heath 30 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (PAT KICK by R.Harradine GOOD) , 4-75 1:287-7
1st08:10LAT - D.Henderson 24 yd FG , 9-69 4:057-10
1st03:29USM - R.Harradine 38 yd FG , 10-55 4:4110-10
1st00:46LAT - O.Wiggins 3 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by D.Henderson GOOD) , 7-65 2:4310-17
2nd14:01LAT - K.Fields 48 yd TD INT RETURN (PAT KICK by D.Henderson FAILED) , 10-23
2nd00:23LAT - C.Thevenin 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by D.Henderson GOOD) , 14-80 6:0510-30
3rd00:58USM - R.Harradine 30 yd FG , 7-51 1:5813-30
4th00:22USM - C.Chester 34 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (PAT KICK by C.Wilbanks GOOD) , 9-80 1:2820-30
Officials
Referee: Tedd Pitts
Umpire: Mark Walker
Head Linesman: Marty Adams
Line judge: Richard Godfrey
Field judge: Brandon Harris
Back judge: Clyde Allen Jr.
Side judge: Brandon Kirkland
Center judge: Lonnie Brickman

Team Statistics
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

USMLAT
FIRST DOWNS2714
Rushing54
Passing189
Penalty41
NET YARDS RUSHING122101
Rushing Attempts3538
Average Per Rush3.52.7
Rushing Touchdowns03
Yards Gained Rushing136114
Yards Lost Rushing1413
NET YARDS PASSING392239
Completions-Attempts-Int28-47-115-21-0
Average Per Attempt8.311.4
Average Per Completion1415.9
Passing Touchdowns20
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS514340
Total Offensive plays8259
Average Gain Per Play6.35.8
Fumbles: Number-Lost0-00-0
Penalties: Number-Yards8-548-76
PUNTS-YARDS5-2268-398
Average Yards Per Punt45.249.8
Net Yards Per Punt38.846.8
Inside 2004
50+ Yards04
Touchbacks01
Fair catch02
KICKOFFS-YARDS5-2766-390
Average Yards Per Kickoff55.265
Net Yards Per Kickoff55.260.3
Touchbacks26
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD1-4-03-32-0
Average Per Return410.7
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-28-0
Average Per Return028
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-48-1
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time32:3627:24
1st Quarter7:387:22
2nd Quarter7:127:48
3rd Quarter9:275:27
4th Quarter8:196:41
Third-Down Conversions7 of 172 of 13
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 22 of 2
Red Zone Scores-Chances2 of 44 of 4
Touchdowns03
Field Goals2 of 31 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards2-91-4
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards6.0-145.0-14
Forced Three-And-Outs52
Total TDs24
Defensive TDs01
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks2-23-4
Field Goals2-31-1
Points off turnovers06

Individual Statistics
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

Southern Miss. Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
R.Briggs Jr.9547470195.2
M.Jones12393360133
B.Braxton10274230152.3
J.Carter3160160125.3
TEAM1000000
Totals35136141220193.5
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
O.Wiggins12501491124.1
B.Baker134011291162.2
A.Burnette411011042.8
C.Thevenin712111171.6
A.Givens1101011
TEAM1000000
Totals38114131013162.7
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Braxton28-47-13922421
Totals28-47-13922421
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Baker15-21-02390732
Totals15-21-02390732
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
C.Chester51521421019
B.Brown436015422
K.Morris43501864
K.Heath356130417
M.Davis328020617
J.Carter321013325
E.Metcalf229024722
M.Jones114014214
T.Chapman1808117
D.Dalton170720
R.Briggs Jr.160616
J.Hayes000010
Totals2839224247163
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
E.Finley61550736106
D.Gandy33802557
M.Singleton Jr.21801550
O.Wiggins2705217
C.Thevenin117017118
J.Mickens140421
Totals1523907321149
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.Murley14747.04700
R.Harradine417944.85000
Totals522645.25000
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.Chance839849.86141
Totals839849.86141
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
E.Metcalf144000000
Totals144000000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
D.Gandy00012828000
D.Latulas33224000000
K.Fields00000014848
Totals332241282814848
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
R.Harradine1st03:2938GOOD
R.Harradine2nd06:2837MISSED
R.Harradine3rd00:5830GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
D.Henderson1st08:1024GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
C.Wilbanks28542.510
R.Harradine319163.711
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
J.Chance63906560
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
C.Chester0152000152
K.Heath05600056
R.Briggs Jr.47600053
M.Jones361400050
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
E.Finley0155000155
D.Gandy038280066
O.Wiggins49700056
K.Fields00004848
FumblesNo.Lost
FumblesNo.Lost

Southern Miss. Quarterback Progression
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana


Braxton, Braylon
28 - 4760%392 yds2TD1INT139.4RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-11st and 10 on USM25 (Q1 15:00) C.Chester
0-23rd and 7 on USM28 (Q1 14:48) C.Chester-2
+1-332nd and 7 on USM28 (Q1 13:37) B.Brown
+2-4391st3rd and 4 on USM31 (Q1 13:05) C.Chester2
+3-530TD1st and 10 on LAT30 (Q1 12:31) K.Heath3
+4-681st3rd and 6 on USM29 (Q1 07:04) T.Chapman4
+5-721st and 10 on LAT48 (Q1 06:29) M.Davis5
+6-862nd and 9 on LAT26 (Q1 03:29) R.Briggs Jr.6
6-93rd and 3 on LAT20 (Q1 03:29) E.Metcalf
6-10TD1st and 10 on USM50 (Q2 14:18) C.Chester-2
+7-11221st3rd and 10 on USM25 (Q2 13:20) K.Heath
7-123rd and 8 on USM49 (Q2 11:55) M.Davis
+8-13421st2nd and 4 on USM13 (Q2 09:31) C.Chester
+9-14181st2nd and 9 on LAT44 (Q2 08:47) K.Morris2
+10-1562nd and 9 on LAT25 (Q2 07:31) M.Davis3
10-163rd and 3 on LAT19 (Q2 06:54) M.Davis
+11-1741st and 10 on USM24 (Q3 12:59) K.Heath
11-182nd and 8 on USM26 (Q3 12:51) E.Metcalf
11-193rd and 6 on USM28 (Q3 12:27) E.Metcalf-2
+12-20231st1st and 10 on USM13 (Q3 10:00) C.Chester
+13-2152nd and 11 on LAT46 (Q3 09:03) E.Metcalf2
+14-22141st3rd and 6 on LAT41 (Q3 08:29) C.Chester3
14-231st and 10 on LAT27 (Q3 08:09) E.Metcalf
+15-24241st3rd and 8 on LAT25 (Q3 07:31) E.Metcalf
15-254th and 1 on LAT1 (Q3 05:18) K.Morris
+16-26201st2nd and 8 on USM38 (Q3 02:49) M.Davis
+17-27151st1st and 10 on LAT42 (Q3 02:19) B.Brown2
17-282nd and 9 on LAT12 (Q3 01:05) K.Morris
17-293rd and 9 on LAT12 (Q3 01:05) M.Jones-2
+18-3051st and 10 on USM23 (Q4 13:38) J.Carter
18-313rd and 4 on USM29 (Q4 13:38) C.Chester
+19-3251st and 10 on USM3 (Q4 09:52) K.Morris
+20-3371st2nd and 5 on USM8 (Q4 09:52) B.Brown2
+21-34141st2nd and 9 on USM16 (Q4 09:52) M.Jones3
21-351st and 10 on USM30 (Q4 09:52) C.Chester
21-363rd and 7 on USM33 (Q4 09:52) M.Davis-2
+22-3721st and 10 on USM39 (Q4 05:14) K.Morris
+23-38111st2nd and 8 on USM41 (Q4 05:14) B.Brown2
+24-3934th and 5 on LAT43 (Q4 05:14) J.Carter3
+25-40101st1st and 10 on USM20 (Q4 01:50) K.Morris4
25-411st and 10 on USM30 (Q4 01:50) E.Metcalf
+26-42131st2nd and 10 on USM30 (Q4 01:50) J.Carter
+27-4371st2nd and 4 on USM49 (Q4 01:50) D.Dalton2
27-441st and 10 on LAT44 (Q4 01:50) D.Dalton
27-451st and 10 on LAT34 (Q4 01:50) J.Hayes-2
27-462nd and 10 on LAT34 (Q4 01:50) K.Heath-3
+28-4734TD3rd and 10 on LAT34 (Q4 01:50) C.Chester

Sacked 1 time for 4 yards lost
LostContext
-41st and 10 on USM37 (Q1 00:40)



Louisiana Tech Quarterback Progression
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana


Baker, Blake
15 - 2171%239 yds0TD0INT167RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1731st1st and 10 on LAT26 (Q1 14:17) E.Finley
+2-2471st1st and 10 on LAT25 (Q1 12:15) E.Finley2
+3-343rd and 8 on USM10 (Q1 09:19) E.Finley3
+4-4181st1st and 10 on LAT35 (Q1 03:29) E.Finley4
4-51st and 10 on USM35 (Q1 02:16) D.Gandy
4-63rd and 6 on LAT48 (Q2 10:17) M.Singleton Jr.-2
+5-731st2nd and 3 on LAT27 (Q2 06:22) M.Singleton Jr.
+6-871st and 10 on LAT30 (Q2 05:44) E.Finley2
+7-922nd and 3 on LAT37 (Q2 05:06) O.Wiggins3
+8-10251st3rd and 1 on LAT39 (Q2 04:27) D.Gandy4
+9-1151st2nd and 4 on USM30 (Q2 03:05) O.Wiggins5
+10-12151st3rd and 7 on USM22 (Q2 01:51) M.Singleton Jr.6
10-131st and 7 on USM7 (Q2 01:11) M.Singleton Jr.
10-143rd and 3 on USM3 (Q2 00:53) M.Singleton Jr.-2
+11-15171st1st and 10 on LAT31 (Q3 14:54) C.Thevenin
+12-1641st and 10 on LAT48 (Q3 14:34) J.Mickens2
12-173rd and 11 on LAT47 (Q3 13:41) J.Mickens
+13-18-11st and 10 on LAT35 (Q3 10:56) D.Gandy
13-191st and 10 on LAT1 (Q3 04:34) D.Gandy
+14-20141st1st and 10 on LAT25 (Q3 00:58) D.Gandy
+15-2163rd and 9 on LAT40 (Q4 15:00) E.Finley2

Sacked 2 times for 9 yards lost
LostContext
-52nd and 6 on USM48 (Q3 14:09)
-42nd and 16 on LAT29 (Q3 10:00)




Defensive Statistics
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana
#Southern Miss.SoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
35C.Jones59140.5-41.0-5-----
17M.Montgomery310130.5-41.5-6-----
22C.Myrick3470.0-00.0-0-----
3I.Foster3360.0-00.0-0-----
24J.Battle3250.0-00.0-0-----
30G.Ponder2351.0-51.5-6-----
1J.Moten1340.0-00.0-0---3-
36B.Lewis0440.0-00.0-0-----
5J.Hawkins1230.0-01.0-1-----
23A.Richard, Jr.2130.0-00.0-0-----
12G.Theodale0220.0-00.0-0-----
14J.Tapp0220.0-00.0-0---1-
16J.Lewis0220.0-00.0-0-----
41A.Foster0220.0-00.5-1-----
98J.McKinney0220.0-00.0-0-----
7I.Gibson0110.0-00.0-0-----
13M.Haygood0110.0-00.5-1-----
19M.Murphy0110.0-00.0-0-----
25Z.Ruffin0110.0-00.0-0-----
32P.Anderson0110.0-00.0-0-----
33A.Sledge0110.0-00.0-0-----
46L.Beard0110.0-00.0-0-----
96R.Harradine1010.0-00.0-0-----
Totals2458822-96.0-1400-00-040

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#Louisiana TechSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
10K.Fields1890.5-40.5-4--1-48--
9M.Mason1670.0-01.5-8---1-
42S.Leota1670.0-00.5-1---22
0S.Fongang2460.0-00.0-0-----
17A.Butler4260.0-00.0-0-----
98D.Rieman0660.5-41.5-7-----
1M.Richard2350.0-00.0-0-----
21Z.Hill1450.0-00.0-0-----
7J.Shelby Jr.2240.0-00.0-0---2-
8J.Fields0440.0-00.5-1-----
90J.Madkins0440.0-00.5-1-----
94E.Oguns0440.0-00.0-0-----
96Z.Nason1340.0-00.0-0-----
4K.Franklin3030.0-00.0-0---1-
22J.Mayfield0330.0-00.0-0----1
2J.Cobbs2020.0-00.0-0-----
91C.Sims0220.0-00.0-0-----
95T.Vivians0220.0-00.0-0-----
3K.Carter0110.0-00.0-0---1-
6J.Foster1010.0-00.0-0----1
23J.Lockhart0110.0-00.0-0-----
97C.Davis0110.0-00.0-0-----
Totals2166871-45.0-1400-01-4874

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

Starters
Southern Miss.

Pos##OFFENSE
QB1B.Braxton
WR7C.Chester
WR8B.Brown
WR9E.Metcalf
RB14R.Briggs Jr.
OL56G.Nunnery
OL62A.Maui
OT63B.Bustard
OL67B.Roman
OL75H.Creel
TE88K.Heath
Pos##DEFENSE
DB1J.Moten
DB3I.Foster
DL7I.Gibson
DL14J.Tapp
LB17M.Montgomery
DB22C.Myrick
CB23A.Richard, Jr.
DL30G.Ponder
LB35C.Jones
DL36B.Lewis
CB41A.Foster
Louisiana Tech

Pos##OFFENSE
WR1D.Gandy
QB5B.Baker
WR16M.Singleton Jr.
WR18M.Jackson
RB22O.Wiggins
OL55L.Nelson
OL58J.Denis
OL72H.Christman
OL73K.Bannister
OL79A.Cole
TE84E.Finley
Pos##DEFENSE
DB1M.Richard
DB6J.Foster
DB7J.Shelby Jr.
DB8J.Fields
LB9M.Mason
LB10K.Fields
DB17A.Butler
LB42S.Leota
DL90J.Madkins
DL94E.Oguns
DL96Z.Nason
Substitutions
Southern Miss.:
2 D.Hill; 2 T.Chapman; 3 C.Montgomery; 5 J.Hawkins; 5 M.Jones; 6 M.Davis; 11 D.Dalton; 11 J.Pennix; 12 G.Theodale; 13 G.Page; 13 M.Haygood; 16 J.Lewis; 19 M.Murphy; 21 T.Johnson; 22 J.Hayes; 23 T.Horne; 24 J.Battle; 24 J.Carter; 25 Z.Ruffin; 32 P.Anderson; 33 A.Sledge; 34 J.Murley; 40 C.Wilbanks; 46 L.Beard; 52 C.Frazier; 58 R.Whitehead; 74 L.Rogers; 78 J.Janvier; 84 K.Morris; 95 M.Clinton; 96 R.Harradine; 98 J.McKinney; 99 C.Mackey;
Louisiana Tech:
0 S.Fongang; 0 A.Burnette; 2 J.Cobbs; 3 D.Latulas; 3 K.Carter; 4 K.Franklin; 4 C.Thevenin; 11 J.Mickens; 21 Z.Hill; 22 J.Mayfield; 23 J.Lockhart; 25 A.Givens; 43 D.Henderson; 48 J.Chance; 91 C.Sims; 95 T.Vivians; 97 C.Davis; 98 D.Rieman;
Did Not Play
Southern Miss.:
0 Toles, Brendan; 0 Pittman, Jeffery; 6 King, Dylan; 8 Ibraheem, Ishmael; 9 Ishmael, Jabari; 12 White, John; 15 Davis, Kyle; 15 Robinson, Jacobe; 16 Gardner, Denzel; 17 McCormick, Kyle; 18 Lyddy, Landry; 18 Caswell, MaLik; 19 King, Shane; 20 Knox, Cameron; 20 Henderson, Robert; 21 Foster, Khalil; 25 Basten, Josiah; 26 Gregory, Logan; 26 Carter, Shaddai; 29 Klein, Jackson; 30 Tate, Andrew; 31 Keith, Zachariah; 32 Nicholson, Fredrick; 37 Thomas Jr., Eric; 38 Edwards, Zion; 42 McClain, Cannon; 43 Weeks, Tyrese; 48 Kapilovic, Colin; 53 Harper, Joseph; 54 Leonard-Jean Charles, Amir; 55 Slayden, Carlos; 57 Posey, Jeramie; 59 Hayes, Chris; 64 Myers, Camden; 70 Anderson, Christian; 71 Parks, Aaryn; 72 Davis, Jahmir; 73 Breal, Hayden; 76 Edwards, Larry ; 77 Malamala, Chase; 79 Cassidy, Liam; 80 Hales, Zavian; 81 Reed, Cace; 82 Gooding, Connor; 83 Rowley, Dillon; 85 Zamora, Elijah; 87 Brown, Caston; 88 Stokes, Chris; 89 Duran, Michael; 90 Hallenbeck, Najae; 91 Warren, Quinzavious; 92 Griffin, David; 94 Morgan, Kaden; 97 Kinsler, Elijah; 98 Stein, Andrew;
Louisiana Tech:
2 Kukuk, Trey; 5 Johnson, Benji; 6 Averhart, Tre; 7 Bullock, Evan; 8 Simon, Jay; 10 Bradley, Jackson; 11 Woods, Cedric; 13 Hill, Cam; 14 Booras, Teddy; 14 Mcrae, Jordan; 15 Jackson, JayT; 15 Pierro, David; 18 Hampton, Jaitlin; 19 Welch, Mason; 19 Pierro, Jordan; 20 McNeese, Kenyatta; 23 Jackson Jr., Alonzo; 24 Robertson, Fred; 25 Deckard, Colton; 26 Brooks, Dylone; 27 Gary, Tobias; 27 Thomas, Kolby; 29 Matthews, Lexington; 30 Simpson, Sentel; 31 Curry, Brayden; 31 Fendley, Will; 33 Parnell, Jaylon; 35 Watson, Cole; 36 Small, Riley; 36 Hayes, Zander; 37 Jackson, Zachary; 38 Kent, Kaegan; 39 Crowe, Jacoryian; 40 Andrus, Kaleb; 41 Burch, Ean; 44 Coleman, Kaleb; 45 Odom, Jojo; 46 Page, Daylin; 46 Muniz, Deven; 47 Wilkerson, Jay; 49 Predtechenskis, James; 50 Rosso, Tazio; 51 Edwards, Amery; 52 Smith, Troy; 53 Ellis, Austin; 54 Mealer, Toby; 56 Richard, Andrew; 57 Smith, Jadon; 59 Riggs, Jake; 60 Brackins III, Roy; 61 Smith, Ervin; 64 Acklin, Jake; 66 Hutchens, Will; 67 Canis, Brett; 76 Corn, Cyler; 78 Weathers, Bryson; 80 Benedix, Dane; 82 Seib, Luke; 83 Watkins, Luke; 85 Madise, Adem; 86 Smith, Daejawn; 87 Bockler, Brayden; 88 Thiel IV, Johnnie; 89 Grosfeld, Chase; 92 Condry, Lane; 93 Bradford, Jacob; 99 Rouyea, Judd;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USM1stUSM2515:00KOUSM2814:17PUNT3 - 30:43
USM1stUSM2513:43KOLAT012:15 *TD4 - 751:28
USM1stUSM2508:10KOLAT2003:29 *FG10 - 554:41
USM1stUSM2500:46KOUSM5014:01INT5 - 251:45
USM2ndUSM2514:01KOUSM4911:19PUNT6 - 242:42
USM2ndUSM709:36PUNTLAT1906:28FGA8 - 743:08
USM2ndUSM2500:23KOUSM250:00HALF1 - 00:23
USM3rdUSM2412:59PUNTUSM3310:56PUNT3 - 92:03
USM3rdUSM1310:00PUNTLAT104:34DOWNS12 - 865:26
USM3rdUSM3602:56PUNTLAT1300:58 *FG7 - 511:58
USM4thUSM1113:38PUNTUSM2911:47PUNT4 - 181:51
USM4thUSM309:52PUNTUSM2807:24PUNT7 - 252:28
USM4thUSM3905:14PUNTLAT4002:42DOWNS6 - 212:32
USM4thUSM2001:50PUNTLAT000:22 *TD9 - 801:28

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Southern Miss.1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:387:129:278:1914:5017:4632:36
3rd down conversions2-42-42-51-44-83-97-17
4th down conversions0-00-00-10-10-00-20-2

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
LAT1stLAT2614:17PUNTUSM013:43 *TD2 - 740:34
LAT1stLAT2512:15KOUSM608:10 *FG9 - 694:05
LAT1stLAT3503:29KOUSM000:46 *TD7 - 652:43
LAT2ndLAT2811:19PUNTLAT4809:36PUNT4 - 201:43
LAT2ndLAT2006:28FGAUSM000:23 *TD14 - 806:05
LAT3rdLAT3114:54KOLAT4712:59PUNT4 - 161:55
LAT3rdLAT3510:56PUNTLAT3710:00PUNT3 - 20:56
LAT3rdLAT104:34DOWNSLAT802:56PUNT3 - 71:38
LAT3rdLAT2500:58KOLAT4613:38PUNT4 - 212:20
LAT4thLAT2811:47PUNTLAT3609:52PUNT3 - 81:55
LAT4thLAT2207:24PUNTLAT2405:14PUNT3 - 22:10
LAT4thLAT4002:42DOWNSLAT4201:50PUNT3 - 20:52
LAT4thLAT4500:20KOLAT450:00HALF1 - 00:20

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Louisiana Tech1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:227:485:276:4115:1012:0827:24
3rd down conversions0-22-40-30-42-60-72-13
4th down conversions1-11-10-00-02-20-02-2

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USM1stUSM2515:00KOUSM2814:17PUNT3 - 30:43
LAT1stLAT2614:17PUNTUSM013:43*TD2 - 740:34
USM1stUSM2513:43KOLAT012:15*TD4 - 751:28
LAT1stLAT2512:15KOUSM608:10*FG9 - 694:05
USM1stUSM2508:10KOLAT2003:29*FG10 - 554:41
LAT1stLAT3503:29KOUSM000:46*TD7 - 652:43
USM1stUSM2500:46KOUSM5014:01INT5 - 251:45
USM2ndUSM2514:01KOUSM4911:19PUNT6 - 242:42
LAT2ndLAT2811:19PUNTLAT4809:36PUNT4 - 201:43
USM2ndUSM709:36PUNTLAT1906:28FGA8 - 743:08
LAT2ndLAT2006:28FGAUSM000:23*TD14 - 806:05
USM2ndUSM2500:23KOUSM250:00HALF1 - 00:23
LAT3rdLAT3114:54KOLAT4712:59PUNT4 - 161:55
USM3rdUSM2412:59PUNTUSM3310:56PUNT3 - 92:03
LAT3rdLAT3510:56PUNTLAT3710:00PUNT3 - 20:56
USM3rdUSM1310:00PUNTLAT104:34DOWNS12 - 865:26
LAT3rdLAT104:34DOWNSLAT802:56PUNT3 - 71:38
USM3rdUSM3602:56PUNTLAT1300:58*FG7 - 511:58
LAT3rdLAT2500:58KOLAT4613:38PUNT4 - 212:20
USM4thUSM1113:38PUNTUSM2911:47PUNT4 - 181:51
LAT4thLAT2811:47PUNTLAT3609:52PUNT3 - 81:55
USM4thUSM309:52PUNTUSM2807:24PUNT7 - 252:28
LAT4thLAT2207:24PUNTLAT2405:14PUNT3 - 22:10
USM4thUSM3905:14PUNTLAT4002:42DOWNS6 - 212:32
LAT4thLAT4002:42DOWNSLAT4201:50PUNT3 - 20:52
USM4thUSM2001:50PUNTLAT000:22*TD9 - 801:28
LAT4thLAT4500:20KOLAT450:00HALF1 - 00:20

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Louisiana Tech won the toss. USM will receive and LAT will defend the north goal.
(00:19) CHANCE, John Hoyet kickoff 65 yards from the LAT35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
USM drive start at 15:00
1-10USM25(15:00) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl broken up by SHELBY JR., Jhamal at the LAT40; QB hurried by FOSTER, Jakari, clock 14:53. [14:53]
2-10USM25(14:53) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM28 (FIELDS, Kolbe), clock 14:48. [14:48]
3-7USM28(14:27) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl thrown to the USM27, clock 14:25. [14:25]
4-7USM28MURLEY, Jack punt 47 yards to the LAT25, LATULAS, Dedrick returned 1 yard to the LAT26 (FOSTER, Ian), clock 14:17. [14:17]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 3 yards, 0:43
LAT drive start at 14:17
1-10LAT26(14:11) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 73 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT35 and advanced to the USM1 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:50. [13:50]P
1-1USM1[SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN LAT, clock 13:43 (Scoring play confirmed). [13:43]
0-0USM3HENDERSON, Drew PAT kick attempt is good.
Southern Miss. 0, Louisiana Tech 7
Drive Summary: 2 plays, 74 yards, 0:34
CHANCE, John Hoyet kickoff 65 yards from the LAT35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 13:43.
USM drive start at 13:43
1-10USM25(13:42) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM28 (RICHARD, Michael;FIELDS, Kolbe), clock 13:37. [13:37]
2-7USM28(13:22) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 3 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the USM28 and advanced to the USM31 (LEOTA, Sifa;MASON, Mekhi), clock 13:05. [13:05]
3-4USM31(12:48) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 39 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the LAT40 and advanced to the LAT30 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31. [12:31]P
1-10LAT30(12:18) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 30 yards to HEATH, Kyirin to the LAT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 12:15 (Scoring play confirmed). [12:15]P
0-0LAT3HARRADINE, Reed PAT kick attempt is good.
Southern Miss. 7, Louisiana Tech 7
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the LAT0, Touchback , clock 12:15.
LAT drive start at 12:15
1-10LAT25(12:15) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 47 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT40 and advanced to the USM28 (MOTEN, Josh;FOSTER, Ian), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:54. [11:54]P
1-10V28Timeout Southern Miss., clock 11:54. [11:54]
1-10USM28(11:35) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the USM26 (JONES, Chris ), out of bounds, clock 11:26. [11:26]
2-8USM26(11:15) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the USM21 (JONES, Chris ), clock 11:04. [11:04]
3-3USM21(10:48) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM19 (LEWIS, Brodarius;TAPP, J'Mond), clock 10:43. [10:43]
4-1USM19(10:23) [SG] THEVENIN, Clay rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the USM12 (MYRICK, Corey;FOSTER, Ahmere), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:11. [10:11]R
1-10USM12(09:58) [SG] THEVENIN, Clay rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the USM11 (FOSTER, Ian), clock 09:51. [09:51]
2-9USM11(09:31) [SG] THEVENIN, Clay rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM10 (JONES, Chris ;MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 09:19. [09:19]
3-8USM10(08:57) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to FINLEY, Eli to the USM6 (FOSTER, Ian), out of bounds, clock 08:44. [08:44]
4-4USM6(08:25) HENDERSON, Drew field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USM14], clock 08:10. [08:10]
Southern Miss. 7, Louisiana Tech 10
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:05
CHANCE, John Hoyet kickoff 65 yards from the LAT35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 08:10.
USM drive start at 08:10
1-10USM25(08:10) QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush to the right for no gain to the USM25 (OGUNS, Emmanuel;LEOTA, Sifa), clock 08:04. PENALTY USM Illegal use of the hands on MAUI, Aloali'i enforced 13 yards from the USM25 to the USM12 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [08:04]
1-23USM12(07:33) [SG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the USM25 (OGUNS, Emmanuel;LEOTA, Sifa), clock 07:28. [07:28]
2-10USM25(07:09) [SG] JONES, Matt rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the USM29 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal;FIELDS, Kolbe), clock 07:04. [07:04]
3-6USM29(06:51) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 8 yards to CHAPMAN, Tychaun caught at the USM35 and advanced to the USM37 (FOSTER, Jakari), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:29. PENALTY LAT Targeting on FOSTER, Jakari enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the USM37 to the LAT48 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [06:29]P
1-10LAT48(05:14) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 2 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the USM49 and advanced to the LAT46 (RICHARD, Michael;MASON, Mekhi), clock 04:59. [04:59]
2-8LAT46(04:45) [SG] JONES, Matt rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the LAT48 (MASON, Mekhi;RIEMAN, Donovan), clock 04:41. [04:41]
3-10LAT48(04:27) BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete dropped by DAVIS, Micah thrown to the LAT39, clock 04:22. PENALTY LAT Pass Interference on BUTLER, Amari enforced at the spot of the foul for 7 yards to the LAT41 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [04:22]E
1-10LAT41[SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the LAT27 (FONGANG, Sam;OGUNS, Emmanuel), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:33. [03:33]R
1-10LAT27(03:30) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT26 (LEOTA, Sifa;SHELBY JR., Jhamal), clock 03:29. [03:29]
2-9LAT26[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 6 yards to BRIGGS JR., Robert caught at the LAT26 and advanced to the LAT20 (FONGANG, Sam), out of bounds, clock 03:29. [03:29]
3-3LAT20[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah broken up by LEOTA, Sifa at the LAT19, clock 03:29. [03:29]
4-3LAT20HARRADINE, Reed field goal attempt from 38 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at LAT28], clock 03:29. [03:29]
Southern Miss. 10, Louisiana Tech 10
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:41
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 64 yards from the USM35 to the LAT1 out of bounds. Receiving team has elected to spot the ball at its 35-yard line , clock 03:29.
LAT drive start at 03:29
1-10LAT35(03:29) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT48 and advanced to the USM47 (JONES, Chris ), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:16. [03:16]P
1-10USM47(02:53) [SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the USM38 (BATTLE, Josh;MYRICK, Corey), clock 02:48. [02:48]
2-1USM38(02:24) [SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM35 (JONES, Chris ;HAWKINS, JJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:16. [02:16]R
1-10USM35[SG] BAKER, Blake pass deep to the right incomplete intended for GANDY, Devin broken up by MOTEN, Josh at the USM10, clock 02:05. [02:05]
2-10USM35QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the USM37 (MCKINNEY, Jaden), clock 02:02. PENALTY USM Face mask on MCKINNEY, Jaden enforced 15 yards from the USM35 to the USM20 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [02:02]E
1-10USM20(01:57) BAKER, Blake pass to the right incomplete intended for GANDY, Devin, clock 01:54. PENALTY Before the snap, USM Illegal Substitution on MOTEN, Josh enforced 5 yards from the USM20 to the USM15. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:54]
1-5USM15(01:45) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the USM6 (SLEDGE, Avery;MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:41. [01:41]R
1-6USM6(01:24) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the USM7 (HAWKINS, JJ), clock 01:18. [01:18]
2-7USM7PENALTY USM Offsides on HARPER, Joseph enforced half the distance from the goal, 4 yards from the USM7 to the USM3 [SG], clock 00:59. [00:59]
2-3USM3(00:58) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN LAT, clock 00:46 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:46]
0-0USM3HENDERSON, Drew PAT kick attempt is good.
Southern Miss. 10, Louisiana Tech 17
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:43
CHANCE, John Hoyet kickoff 65 yards from the LAT35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 00:46.
USM drive start at 00:46
1-10USM25(00:44) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the USM37 (RIEMAN, Donovan;SIMS, Caleb), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:40. [00:40]R
1-10USM37(00:17) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the USM33 (RIEMAN, Donovan;FIELDS, Kolbe), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: Southern Miss. 10, Louisiana Tech 17

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Southern Miss.107:3823272-40-09-446-9-0-884-37
Louisiana Tech177:2233170-21-112-424-5-0-1422-22

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana
USMLAT
Score1017
FIRST DOWNS77
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-4412-42
PASSING-YARDS (NET)88142
Passes Att-Comp-Int9-6-05-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS18-13217-184
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-1
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards4-372-22
Possession Time7:387:22
Third-Down Conversions2-40-2
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
R.Briggs Jr.53303306.614
M.Jones317-2150513

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
O.Wiggins621-12013.39
B.Baker31301314.39
C.Thevenin3909037

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton6-9-0841391

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Baker4-5-01420730

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Chester1390339
B.Brown13013
M.Davis12012

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
E.Finley41420473
D.Gandy0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Murley14747.04700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Latulas1101

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Jones3-24.00.00.0
I.Foster3-13.50.00.0
C.Myrick1-32.50.00.0
J.Hawkins1-11.50.01.0
J.Moten0-10.50.00.0
J.Tapp0-10.50.00.0
M.Montgomery0-10.50.00.0
J.Battle0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
K.Fields1-32.50.50.5
S.Fongang1-11.50.00.0
M.Mason0-31.50.01.0
S.Leota0-31.50.00.0
D.Rieman0-31.50.51.5
M.Richard0-21.00.00.0
J.Foster1-01.00.00.0
J.Shelby Jr.0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:43LAT - B.Baker 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 2-74 0:34-7
1st12:15USM - K.Heath 30 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 4-75 1:287-7
1st08:10LAT - D.Henderson 24 yd FG , 9-69 4:057-10
1st03:29USM - R.Harradine 38 yd FG , 10-55 4:4110-10
1st00:46LAT - O.Wiggins 3 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 7-65 2:4310-17

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-14USM33(15:00) [SG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM35 (FIELDS, Kolbe;DAVIS, Christian), clock 14:55. [14:55]
3-12USM35(14:37) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the left for a gain of 15 yards to the USM50, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 14:18. [14:18]R
1-10USM50(14:10) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left intercepted by FIELDS, Kolbe at the USM48 intended for CHESTER, Carl. Fields return for 48 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN LAT, clock 14:01 (Scoring play confirmed). [14:01]
0-0USM3HENDERSON, Drew PAT kick attempt missed (wide right).
Southern Miss. 10, Louisiana Tech 23
CHANCE, John Hoyet kickoff 65 yards from the LAT35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 14:01.
USM drive start at 14:01
1-10USM25(14:01) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles up the middle for no gain to the USM25, out of bounds, clock 13:49. [13:49]
2-10USM25(13:34) [SG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for no gain to the USM25 (HILL, Zheric;MASON, Mekhi), clock 13:20. [13:20]
3-10USM25(13:01) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 22 yards to HEATH, Kyirin caught at the USM32 and advanced to the USM47 (LEOTA, Sifa), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:46. [12:46]P
1-10USM47(12:28) [SG] JONES, Matt rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the LAT45 (OGUNS, Emmanuel;NASON, Zion), clock 12:21. [12:21]
2-2H45Timeout Official, clock 12:21. [12:21]
2-2LAT45(12:01) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the left for a loss of 6 yards to the USM49 (MASON, Mekhi), clock 11:55. [11:55]
3-8USM49(11:36) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah thrown to the LAT20, clock 11:33. [11:33]
4-8USM49HARRADINE, Reed punt 47 yards to the LAT4, LATULAS, Dedrick returned 24 yards to the LAT28 (HARRADINE, Reed), clock 11:19. [11:19]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 24 yards, 2:42
LAT drive start at 11:19
1-10LAT28(11:19) [SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush to the left for a gain of 16 yards to the LAT44 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:11. [11:11]R
1-10LAT44(10:57) [SG] BURNETTE, Andrew rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the LAT47 (JONES, Chris ;RICHARD, JR., Anthony), clock 10:46. [10:46]
2-7LAT47(10:25) [SG] THEVENIN, Clay rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT48 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;PONDER, Garrick), clock 10:17. [10:17]
3-6LAT48(09:57) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle incomplete intended for SINGLETON JR., Marques broken up by MOTEN, Josh at the USM40, clock 09:43. [09:43]
4-6LAT48(09:43) CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 45 yards to the USM7, fair catch by METCALF, Elijah, clock 09:36. [09:36]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 20 yards, 1:43
USM drive start at 09:36
1-10USM7(09:36) [SG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USM13 (FIELDS, Jacob;MADKINS, Jayden), clock 09:31. [09:31]
2-4USM13(09:14) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 42 yards to CHESTER, Carl to the LAT45, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:54. [08:54]P
1-10LAT45(08:50) [SG] JONES, Matt rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT44 (RIEMAN, Donovan;VIVIANS, Trevell), clock 08:47. [08:47]
2-9LAT44(08:32) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 18 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn to the LAT26, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:11. [08:11]P
1-10LAT26(07:58) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT25 (NASON, Zion;FIELDS, Kolbe), clock 07:31. [07:31]
2-9LAT25(07:19) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 6 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the LAT26 and advanced to the LAT19 (RICHARD, Michael;MASON, Mekhi), clock 06:54. [06:54]
3-3LAT19(06:40) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah thrown to the LAT15; QB hurried by LEOTA, Sifa, clock 06:34. [06:34]
4-3LAT19(06:34) HARRADINE, Reed field goal attempt from 37 yards NO GOOD (wide right) [kick was spotted at LAT27], clock 06:28. [06:28]
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:08
LAT drive start at 06:28
1-10LAT20(06:24) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards to the LAT27 (BATTLE, Josh), out of bounds, clock 06:22. [06:22]
2-3LAT27(06:07) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass short to the left complete for 3 yards to SINGLETON JR., Marques to the LAT30 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:44. [05:44]P
1-10LAT30(05:23) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass short to the right complete for 7 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT33 and advanced to the LAT37 (BATTLE, Josh;JONES, Chris ), clock 05:06. [05:06]
2-3LAT37(04:50) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the right complete for 2 yards to WIGGINS, Omiri caught at the LAT32 and advanced to the LAT39 (JONES, Chris ;FOSTER, Ian), clock 04:27. [04:27]
3-1LAT39(04:16) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 25 yards to GANDY, Devin to the USM36 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:48. [03:48]P
1-10USM36(03:18) [SG] THEVENIN, Clay rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM35 (PONDER, Garrick), clock 03:13. [03:13]
2-9USM35PENALTY USM Offsides on LEWIS, Brodarius enforced 5 yards from the USM35 to the USM30 [SG], clock 03:05. [03:05]
2-4USM30(03:05) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the left complete for 5 yards to WIGGINS, Omiri caught at the USM35 and advanced to the USM25 (JONES, Chris ), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:55. [02:55]P
1-10USM25(02:41) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM23 (LEWIS, Brodarius;MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 02:27. [02:27]
2-8USM23(02:10) GIVENS, Amani rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM22 (MCKINNEY, Jaden;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 01:51. [01:51]
3-7V22Timeout Southern Miss., clock 01:51. [01:51]
3-7USM22(01:23) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 15 yards to SINGLETON JR., Marques to the USM7 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:11. [01:11]P
1-7USM7[NHSG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle incomplete intended for SINGLETON JR., Marques broken up by TAPP, J'Mond at the USM7, clock 01:05. [01:05]
2-7USM7(01:05) [NHSG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the USM3 (FOSTER, Ian;MOTEN, Josh), clock 00:53. [00:53]
3-3USM3(00:41) [NHSG] BAKER, Blake pass to the left incomplete intended for SINGLETON JR., Marques broken up by MOTEN, Josh; LAT turnover on downs, clock 00:24. PENALTY USM Offsides on TAPP, J'Mond enforced half the distance from the goal, 2 yards from the end of the play at the USM3 to the USM1. [00:24]
4-1USM1[NHSG] THEVENIN, Clay rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN LAT, clock 00:23 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:23]
0-0USM3HENDERSON, Drew PAT kick attempt is good.
Southern Miss. 10, Louisiana Tech 30
Drive Summary: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:05
CHANCE, John Hoyet kickoff 65 yards from the LAT35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 00:23.
USM drive start at 00:23
1-10USM25(00:17) Kneel down by BRAXTON, Braylon at USM25 (team loss of 0), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:23
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: Southern Miss. 10, Louisiana Tech 30

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Southern Miss.07:1213042-40-010-274-7-1-882-7
Louisiana Tech137:4814052-41-19-366-9-0-570-0

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana
USMLAT
Score1030
FIRST DOWNS1112
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)19-7121-78
PASSING-YARDS (NET)176199
Passes Att-Comp-Int16-10-114-10-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS35-24735-277
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-02-25
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-48
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards6-442-22
Possession Time14:5015:10
Third-Down Conversions4-82-6
Fourth-Down Conversions0-02-2

Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
R.Briggs Jr.633-6270144.5
M.Jones734-2320134.6
B.Braxton4160160154

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
O.Wiggins830-129193.6
B.Baker5330331166.6
A.Burnette1303033
C.Thevenin612012172

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton10-16-11722421

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Baker10-14-01990730

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
C.Chester2811542
B.Brown13013
K.Morris1180118
M.Davis28046

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
E.Finley51490573
D.Gandy1250225
M.Singleton Jr.2180515
O.Wiggins27025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Murley14747.04700
R.Harradine14747.04700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Chance14545.04500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Latulas225024

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Jones4-56.50.00.0
I.Foster3-34.50.00.0
C.Myrick2-33.50.00.0
A.Richard, Jr.2-12.50.00.0
J.Moten1-22.00.00.0
J.Battle1-22.00.00.0
J.Hawkins1-11.50.01.0
M.Montgomery0-31.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Mason1-53.50.02.0
K.Fields1-53.50.50.5
S.Leota1-32.50.00.0
D.Rieman0-42.00.51.5
S.Fongang1-11.50.00.0
M.Richard0-31.50.00.0
E.Oguns0-31.50.00.0
J.Foster1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:43LAT - B.Baker 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 2-74 0:34-7
1st12:15USM - K.Heath 30 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 4-75 1:287-7
1st08:10LAT - D.Henderson 24 yd FG , 9-69 4:057-10
1st03:29USM - R.Harradine 38 yd FG , 10-55 4:4110-10
1st00:46LAT - O.Wiggins 3 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 7-65 2:4310-17
2nd14:01LAT - K.Fields 48 yd TD INT , 10-23
2nd00:23LAT - C.Thevenin 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 14-80 6:0510-30

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

USMLAT
Score013
FIRST DOWNS45
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)10-279-36
PASSING-YARDS (NET)8857
Passes Att-Comp-Int7-4-19-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-11518-93
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-24
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-48
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.01-45.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-70-0
Possession Time7:127:48
Third-Down Conversions2-42-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
R.Briggs Jr.10-6-60-6
M.Jones41701704.38
B.Braxton4160160415

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
O.Wiggins290904.57
B.Baker22002001016
A.Burnette1303033
C.Thevenin3303111

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton4-7-1881420

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Baker6-9-0570250

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Chester1421242
K.Morris1180118
M.Davis16036

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
E.Finley17017
D.Gandy1250125
M.Singleton Jr.2180515
O.Wiggins27025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine14747.04700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Chance14545.04500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Latulas124024

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Richard, Jr.2-12.50.00.0
C.Jones1-32.50.00.0
J.Moten1-11.50.00.0
J.Battle1-11.50.00.0
G.Ponder1-11.50.00.0
I.Foster0-21.00.00.0
M.Montgomery0-21.00.00.0
C.Myrick1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Mason1-22.00.01.0
K.Fields0-21.00.00.0
S.Leota1-01.00.00.0
Z.Nason0-21.00.00.0
M.Richard0-10.50.00.0
J.Fields0-10.50.00.0
Z.Hill0-10.50.00.0
J.Madkins0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd14:01LAT - K.Fields 48 yd TD INT , 10-23
2nd00:23LAT - C.Thevenin 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 14-80 6:0510-30

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

At the start of the second half, USM will receive and LAT will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
(14:57) HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 62 yards from the USM35 to the LAT3, GANDY, Devin returned 28 yards to the LAT31 (THEODALE, Guylijah;MURPHY, Malakai), clock 14:54.
LAT drive start at 14:54
1-10LAT31(14:54) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the left complete for 17 yards to THEVENIN, Clay caught at the LAT30 and advanced to the LAT48 (JONES, Chris ), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 14:34. [14:34]P
1-10LAT48(14:25) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to MICKENS, Jalen caught at the USM49 and advanced to the USM48 (MYRICK, Corey), clock 14:09. [14:09]
2-6USM48(13:54) [SG] BAKER, Blake sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the LAT47 (PONDER, Garrick), clock 13:41. [13:41]
3-11LAT47(13:26) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the left incomplete dropped by MICKENS, Jalen thrown to the USM44, clock 13:05. [13:05]
4-11LAT47(13:05) CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 29 yards to the USM24 out of bounds, clock 12:59. [12:59]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 16 yards, 1:55
USM drive start at 12:59
1-10USM24(12:59) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to HEATH, Kyirin caught at the USM26 and advanced to the USM28 (COBBS, Joshua), clock 12:51. [12:51]
2-8USM26(12:31) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete dropped by METCALF, Elijah thrown to the LAT45, clock 12:27. [12:27]
3-8V26Timeout Southern Miss., clock 12:27. [12:27]
3-6USM28(12:27) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah thrown to the USM35; QB hurried by LEOTA, Sifa, clock 12:21. [12:21]
4-6USM28(11:57) HARRADINE, Reed punt 33 yards to the LAT39, fair catch by LATULAS, Dedrick, clock 11:35. PENALTY LAT Running Into the kicker on PIERRO, David enforced 5 yards from the USM28 to the USM33 [FAKE PUNT]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [11:35]
4-1USM33(11:01) HARRADINE, Reed punt 32 yards to the LAT35 out of bounds, clock 10:56. [10:56]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03
LAT drive start at 10:56
1-10LAT35(10:23) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the right complete for -1 yard to GANDY, Devin caught at the LAT29 and advanced to the LAT34 (PONDER, Garrick;FOSTER, Ahmere), clock 10:00. [10:00]
2-11LAT34PENALTY Before the snap, LAT False Start on CHRISTMAN, Hayden enforced 5 yards from the LAT34 to the LAT29, clock 10:00. [10:00]
2-16LAT29[SG] BAKER, Blake sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the LAT25 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;JONES, Chris ), clock 10:00. [10:00]
3-20LAT25[SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the LAT37 (TAPP, J'Mond;MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 10:00. [10:00]
4-8LAT37CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 50 yards to the USM13 out of bounds, clock 10:00. [10:00]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:56
USM drive start at 10:00
1-10USM13(10:00) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 23 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM36 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:45. [09:45]P
1-10USM36(09:37) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the left for a gain of 19 yards to the LAT45 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:33. [09:33]R
1-10LAT45(09:21) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the LAT46 (RIEMAN, Donovan;LEOTA, Sifa), clock 09:03. [09:03]
2-11LAT46(08:48) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to METCALF, Elijah to the LAT41 (RICHARD, Michael), clock 08:29. [08:29]
3-6LAT41(08:18) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 14 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the LAT31 and advanced to the LAT27 (FIELDS, Jacob;FIELDS, Kolbe), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:09. [08:09]P
1-10LAT27(08:00) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah broken up by MASON, Mekhi at the LAT25, clock 07:40. [07:40]
2-10LAT27(07:34) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the LAT25 (BUTLER, Amari;FONGANG, Sam), clock 07:31. [07:31]
3-8LAT25(07:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 24 yards to METCALF, Elijah caught at the LAT23 and advanced to the LAT1 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:00. [07:00]P
1-1LAT1(06:45) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the LAT2 (FIELDS, Jacob;MADKINS, Jayden), clock 06:43. [06:43]
2-2LAT2(06:24) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT1 (FRANKLIN, Kam), clock 06:07. [06:07]
3-1LAT1(05:43) [NH] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for no gain to the LAT1 (LEOTA, Sifa;RIEMAN, Donovan), clock 05:18. [05:18]
4-1LAT1[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for MORRIS, Kadinn broken up by FRANKLIN, Kam at the LAT1; USM turnover on downs, clock 04:34. [04:34]
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 86 yards, 5:26
LAT drive start at 04:34
1-10LAT1(04:34) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass deep to the left incomplete intended for GANDY, Devin thrown to the LAT20, clock 04:28. [04:28]
2-10LAT1(04:27) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the LAT6 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 04:14. [04:14]
3-5LAT6(03:46) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the LAT8 (LEWIS, Jameer;MYRICK, Corey), clock 03:34. [03:34]
4-3LAT8(03:09) CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 60 yards to the USM32, METCALF, Elijah returned 4 yards to the USM36, End of Play, clock 02:56. [02:56]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38
USM drive start at 02:56
1-10USM36(02:54) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the USM38 (OGUNS, Emmanuel;MAYFIELD, Jadon), clock 02:49. [02:49]
2-8USM38(02:32) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 20 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the LAT47 and advanced to the LAT42 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:19. [02:19]P
1-10LAT42(02:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 15 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the LAT32 and advanced to the LAT27 (CARTER, Kameron;FIELDS, Jacob), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:54. PENALTY LAT Roughing the Passer on MASON, Mekhi enforced half the distance from the goal, 14 yards from the end of the play at the LAT27 to the LAT13 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [01:54]P
1-10LAT13[NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT12 (MAYFIELD, Jadon;MASON, Mekhi), clock 01:05. [01:05]
2-9LAT12[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for MORRIS, Kadinn, clock 01:05. [01:05]
3-9LAT12[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for JONES, Matt, clock 01:05. [01:05]
4-10LAT13HARRADINE, Reed field goal attempt from 30 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at LAT20], clock 00:58. [00:58]
Southern Miss. 13, Louisiana Tech 30
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 51 yards, 1:58
WILBANKS, Creighton kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the LAT0, Touchback , clock 00:58.
LAT drive start at 00:58
1-10LAT25[SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the right complete for 14 yards to GANDY, Devin caught at the LAT37 and advanced to the LAT39 (BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10LAT39[SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT40 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;GIBSON, Isaiah), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Southern Miss. 13, Louisiana Tech 30

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Southern Miss.39:2715172-50-18-237-13-0-1050-0
Louisiana Tech05:2702020-30-06-114-6-0-343-24

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

USMLAT
Score1330
FIRST DOWNS1814
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)27-9427-89
PASSING-YARDS (NET)281233
Passes Att-Comp-Int29-17-120-14-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS56-37547-322
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-42-25
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-28
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-48
Punts (Number-Avg)1-47.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards6-445-46
Possession Time24:1720:37
Third-Down Conversions6-132-9
Fourth-Down Conversions0-12-2

Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
R.Briggs Jr.954-7470195.2
M.Jones1138-3350133.2
B.Braxton5160160153.2

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
O.Wiggins1149-1481124.4
B.Baker6340341165.7
A.Burnette1303033
C.Thevenin612012172

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton17-29-12772421

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Baker14-20-02240732

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
C.Chester41181742
B.Brown2180215
K.Morris1180318
M.Davis3280520

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
E.Finley51490573
D.Gandy3380525
M.Singleton Jr.2180515
O.Wiggins27025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Murley14747.04700
R.Harradine27939.54700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Chance418446.06000

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
E.Metcalf1404

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Latulas225024

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Gandy128028

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Jones5-68.00.50.5
C.Myrick3-45.00.00.0
I.Foster3-34.50.00.0
M.Montgomery0-73.50.50.5
J.Battle2-23.00.00.0
G.Ponder2-23.01.01.5
A.Richard, Jr.2-12.50.00.0
J.Moten1-22.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Mason1-64.00.02.0
K.Fields1-64.00.50.5
A.Butler3-13.50.00.0
S.Leota1-53.50.01.0
J.Shelby Jr.2-23.00.00.0
D.Rieman0-63.00.52.5
M.Richard1-32.50.00.0
S.Fongang1-22.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:43LAT - B.Baker 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 2-74 0:34-7
1st12:15USM - K.Heath 30 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 4-75 1:287-7
1st08:10LAT - D.Henderson 24 yd FG , 9-69 4:057-10
1st03:29USM - R.Harradine 38 yd FG , 10-55 4:4110-10
1st00:46LAT - O.Wiggins 3 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 7-65 2:4310-17
2nd14:01LAT - K.Fields 48 yd TD INT , 10-23
2nd00:23LAT - C.Thevenin 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by D.Henderson) , 14-80 6:0510-30
3rd00:58USM - R.Harradine 30 yd FG , 7-51 1:5813-30

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

USMLAT
Score30
FIRST DOWNS72
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-236-11
PASSING-YARDS (NET)10534
Passes Att-Comp-Int13-7-06-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS21-12812-45
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-40-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-28
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-32.03-46.3
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-03-24
Possession Time9:275:27
Third-Down Conversions2-50-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-10-0

Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
R.Briggs Jr.321-12006.719
M.Jones44-1300.82
B.Braxton100000

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
O.Wiggins31901906.312
B.Baker1101011

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton7-13-01050240

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Baker4-6-0250172

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Chester2370223
B.Brown1150115
K.Morris0002
M.Davis1200120

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Gandy2130314

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine13232.03200

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Chance313946.36000

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
E.Metcalf1404

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Gandy128028

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Montgomery0-42.00.50.5
C.Myrick1-11.50.00.0
G.Ponder1-11.51.01.5
C.Jones1-11.50.50.5
J.Battle1-01.00.00.0
I.Gibson0-10.50.00.0
G.Theodale0-10.50.00.0
J.Tapp0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Butler2-12.50.00.0
J.Shelby Jr.2-02.00.00.0
J.Fields0-31.50.01.0
M.Richard1-01.00.00.0
J.Cobbs1-01.00.00.0
K.Franklin1-01.00.00.0
J.Mayfield0-21.00.00.0
S.Leota0-21.00.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd00:58USM - R.Harradine 30 yd FG , 7-51 1:5813-30

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-9LAT40[SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush to the left for no gain to the LAT40 (ANDERSON, Peyton;RUFFIN, Zach).
3-9LAT40[SG] BAKER, Blake pass short up the middle complete for 6 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT45 and advanced to the LAT46 (BATTLE, Josh).
4-3LAT46CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 43 yards to the USM11, no return by METCALF, Elijah, clock 13:38. [13:38]
USM drive start at 13:38
1-10USM11[NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the USM23 (FONGANG, Sam;HILL, Zheric), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USM23[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the USM24 and advanced to the USM28 (HILL, Zheric;LEOTA, Sifa).
2-5USM28[NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the USM29 (FONGANG, Sam).
3-4USM29[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl broken up by LEOTA, Sifa at the USM33.
4-4USM29HARRADINE, Reed punt 50 yards to the LAT21, LATULAS, Dedrick returned 7 yards to the LAT28 (THEODALE, Guylijah;BEARD, Luke), clock 11:47. [11:47]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 18 yards, 1:51
LAT drive start at 11:47
1-10LAT28[SG] BURNETTE, Andrew rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LAT32 (LEWIS, Jameer;JONES, Chris ).
2-6LAT32[SG] BURNETTE, Andrew rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LAT36 (MOTEN, Josh;MONTGOMERY, Michael).
3-2LAT36[SG] BURNETTE, Andrew rush up the middle for no gain to the LAT36 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;HAWKINS, JJ).
4-2LAT36CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 61 yards to the USM3, no return by METCALF, Elijah, clock 09:52. [09:52]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:55
USM drive start at 09:52
1-10USM3[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn caught at the USM4 and advanced to the USM8 (FRANKLIN, Kam).
2-5USM8[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 7 yards to BROWN, Bralon to the USM15 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USM15[NHSG] JONES, Matt rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the USM16 (BUTLER, Amari;FIELDS, Kolbe).
2-9USM16[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 14 yards to JONES, Matt caught at the USM16 and advanced to the USM30 (FIELDS, Kolbe;MAYFIELD, Jadon), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USM30[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl broken up by SHELBY JR., Jhamal at the USM41.
2-10USM30[NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM33 (FONGANG, Sam;VIVIANS, Trevell).
3-7USM33[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah broken up by CARTER, Kameron at the USM38.
4-7USM33PENALTY Before the snap, USM Delay Of Game on HARRADINE, Reed enforced 5 yards from the USM33 to the USM28.
4-12USM28HARRADINE, Reed punt 50 yards to the LAT22 out of bounds, clock 07:24. [07:24]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 25 yards, 2:28
LAT drive start at 07:24
1-10LAT22[SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT23 (MONTGOMERY, Michael).
2-9LAT23[SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the LAT21 (MONTGOMERY, Michael).
3-11LAT21[SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the LAT24 (JONES, Chris ;PONDER, Garrick).
4-8LAT24CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 52 yards to the USM24, fair catch by METCALF, Elijah, clock 05:14. PENALTY LAT Unnecessary Roughness on FRANKLIN, Kam enforced at the deadball spot for 15 yards from the USM24 to the USM39, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [05:14]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 2:10
USM drive start at 05:14
1-10USM39[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 2 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn to the USM41, out of bounds.
2-8USM41[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 11 yards to BROWN, Bralon to the LAT48 (RICHARD, Michael), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10LAT48PENALTY Before the snap, USM Illegal Snap on ROMAN, Broderick enforced 5 yards from the LAT48 to the USM47.
1-15USM47[SG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM49 (NASON, Zion;MADKINS, Jayden).
2-13USM49[SG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the LAT45 (NASON, Zion).
3-7LAT45[SG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LAT43 (MADKINS, Jayden;LOCKHART, Javari).
4-5LAT43[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left complete for 3 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the LAT42 and advanced to the LAT40 (HILL, Zheric); USM turnover on downs, clock 02:42. [02:42]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 21 yards, 2:32
LAT drive start at 02:42
1-10LAT40[SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LAT42 (MONTGOMERY, Michael). [02:42]
2-8H42Timeout Southern Miss., clock 02:42. [02:42]
2-8LAT42[SG] THEVENIN, Clay rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the LAT41 (JONES, Chris ;HAYGOOD, Mathias).
3-9LAT41(02:00) [SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LAT42 (MCKINNEY, Jaden;MONTGOMERY, Michael).
4-8LAT42CHANCE, John Hoyet punt 58 yards to the USM0, Touchback, clock 01:50. [01:50]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:52
USM drive start at 01:50
1-10USM20[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 10 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn to the USM30 (FRANKLIN, Kam), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USM30[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah thrown to the LAT45.
2-10USM30[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 13 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the USM24 and advanced to the USM43 (HILL, Zheric;SIMS, Caleb), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10USM43BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah broken up by CARTER, Kameron at the LAT15. PENALTY Before the snap, LAT Illegal Substitution on RICHARD, Michael enforced 5 yards from the USM43 to the USM48. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1-5USM48[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the USM49, out of bounds.
2-4USM49[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 7 yards to DALTON, Davis to the LAT44 (COBBS, Joshua), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10LAT44[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for DALTON, Davis thrown to the LAT34. PENALTY LAT Pass Interference on CARTER, Kameron enforced 10 yards to the LAT34 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.E
1-10LAT34[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete intended for HAYES, Jermane thrown to the LAT22; QB hurried by MAYFIELD, Jadon.
2-10LAT34[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for HEATH, Kyirin thrown to the LAT24.
3-10LAT34[SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 34 yards to CHESTER, Carl to the LAT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 00:22 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:22]P
0-0LAT3WILBANKS, Creighton PAT kick attempt is good. [00:22]
Southern Miss. 20, Louisiana Tech 30
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:28
0-0V35Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 00:22. [00:22]
WILBANKS, Creighton onside kickoff 20 yards from the USM35, no return , clock 00:20.
LAT drive start at 00:20
1-10LAT45[SG] Kneel down by BAKER, Blake at LAT45 (team loss of 0), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:20
1-10LAT45End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: Southern Miss. 20, Louisiana Tech 30

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Southern Miss.78:1917191-40-18-2811-18-0-1112-10
Louisiana Tech06:4100000-40-011-121-1-0-63-30

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

USMLAT
Score70
FIRST DOWNS90
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-2811-12
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1116
Passes Att-Comp-Int18-11-01-1-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS26-13912-18
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-7
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-50.04-53.5
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-103-30
Possession Time8:196:41
Third-Down Conversions1-40-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-10-0

Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Jones1101011
B.Braxton41101102.86
J.Carter31601605.312

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
O.Wiggins1101011
B.Baker56-2400.83
A.Burnette380802.74
C.Thevenin10-1-10-1

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton11-18-01111340

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Baker1-1-06060

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Chester1341334
B.Brown2180211
K.Morris3170310
M.Davis0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
E.Finley16016

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine210050.05000

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Chance421453.56100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
D.Latulas1707

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Montgomery3-34.50.01.0
C.Jones0-31.50.01.0
J.Battle1-01.00.00.0
J.Moten0-10.50.00.0
J.Hawkins0-10.50.00.0
G.Theodale0-10.50.00.0
M.Haygood0-10.50.01.0
J.Lewis0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Z.Hill1-32.50.00.0
S.Fongang1-22.00.00.0
K.Franklin2-02.00.00.0
A.Butler1-11.50.00.0
Z.Nason1-11.50.00.0
M.Richard1-01.00.00.0
J.Cobbs1-01.00.00.0
K.Fields0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th00:22USM - C.Chester 34 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by C.Wilbanks) , 9-80 1:2820-30

Southern Miss. Explosive Plays
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

Southern Miss.

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
10 Plays for 267 total yards (84% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
42
2
2nd and 4 on USM13
(08:54) (09:14) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 42 yards to CHESTER, Carl to the LAT45, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:54.
39
1
3rd and 4 on USM31
(12:31) (12:48) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 39 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the LAT40 and advanced to the LAT30 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31.
34
4
3rd and 10 on LAT34
(00:22) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 34 yards to CHESTER, Carl to the LAT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 00:22 (Scoring play confirmed).
30
1
1st and 10 on LAT30
(12:15) (12:18) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 30 yards to HEATH, Kyirin to the LAT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 12:15 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
3
3rd and 8 on LAT25
(07:00) (07:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 24 yards to METCALF, Elijah caught at the LAT23 and advanced to the LAT1 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:00.
23
3
1st and 10 on USM13
(09:45) (10:00) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 23 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM36 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:45.
22
2
3rd and 10 on USM25
(12:46) (13:01) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 22 yards to HEATH, Kyirin caught at the USM32 and advanced to the USM47 (LEOTA, Sifa), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:46.
20
3
2nd and 8 on USM38
(02:19) (02:32) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 20 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the LAT47 and advanced to the LAT42 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:19.
18
2
2nd and 9 on LAT44
(08:11) (08:32) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 18 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn to the LAT26, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:11.
15
3
1st and 10 on LAT42
(01:54) (02:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 15 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the LAT32 and advanced to the LAT27 (CARTER, Kameron;FIELDS, Jacob), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:54. PENALTY LAT Roughing the Passer on MASON, Mekhi enforced half the distance from the goal, 14 yards from the end of the play at the LAT27 to the LAT13 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
6 Plays for 85 total yards (70% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
19
3
1st and 10 on USM36
(09:33) (09:37) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the left for a gain of 19 yards to the LAT45 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:33.
15
2
3rd and 12 on USM35
(14:18) (14:37) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the left for a gain of 15 yards to the USM50, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 14:18.
14
1
1st and 10 on LAT41
(03:33) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the LAT27 (FONGANG, Sam;OGUNS, Emmanuel), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:33.
13
1
1st and 23 on USM12
(07:28) (07:33) [SG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the USM25 (OGUNS, Emmanuel;LEOTA, Sifa), clock 07:28.
12
1
1st and 10 on USM25
(00:40) (00:44) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the USM37 (RIEMAN, Donovan;SIMS, Caleb), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:40.
12
4
1st and 10 on USM11
[NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the USM23 (FONGANG, Sam;HILL, Zheric), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
8 Plays for 234 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
42
2
2nd and 4 on USM13
(08:54) (09:14) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 42 yards to CHESTER, Carl to the LAT45, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:54.
39
1
3rd and 4 on USM31
(12:31) (12:48) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 39 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the LAT40 and advanced to the LAT30 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31.
34
4
3rd and 10 on LAT34
(00:22) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 34 yards to CHESTER, Carl to the LAT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 00:22 (Scoring play confirmed).
30
1
1st and 10 on LAT30
(12:15) (12:18) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 30 yards to HEATH, Kyirin to the LAT0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 12:15 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
3
3rd and 8 on LAT25
(07:00) (07:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 24 yards to METCALF, Elijah caught at the LAT23 and advanced to the LAT1 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:00.
23
3
1st and 10 on USM13
(09:45) (10:00) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left complete for 23 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM36 (BUTLER, Amari), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:45.
22
2
3rd and 10 on USM25
(12:46) (13:01) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 22 yards to HEATH, Kyirin caught at the USM32 and advanced to the USM47 (LEOTA, Sifa), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:46.
20
3
2nd and 8 on USM38
(02:19) (02:32) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 20 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the LAT47 and advanced to the LAT42 (SHELBY JR., Jhamal), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:19.

Louisiana Tech Explosive Plays
Southern Miss. vs. Louisiana Tech (Final)
09/20/2025 at Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
6 Plays for 195 total yards (87% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
73
1
1st and 10 on LAT26
(13:50) (14:11) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 73 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT35 and advanced to the USM1 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:50.
47
1
1st and 10 on LAT25
(11:54) (12:15) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 47 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT40 and advanced to the USM28 (MOTEN, Josh;FOSTER, Ian), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:54.
25
2
3rd and 1 on LAT39
(03:48) (04:16) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 25 yards to GANDY, Devin to the USM36 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:48.
18
1
1st and 10 on LAT35
(03:16) (03:29) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 18 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT48 and advanced to the USM47 (JONES, Chris ), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:16.
17
3
1st and 10 on LAT31
(14:34) (14:54) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass to the left complete for 17 yards to THEVENIN, Clay caught at the LAT30 and advanced to the LAT48 (JONES, Chris ), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 14:34.
15
2
3rd and 7 on USM22
(01:11) (01:23) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 15 yards to SINGLETON JR., Marques to the USM7 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:11.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
2 Plays for 28 total yards (28% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
16
2
1st and 10 on LAT28
(11:11) (11:19) [SG] QB Keeper BAKER, Blake rush to the left for a gain of 16 yards to the LAT44 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:11.
12
3
3rd and 20 on LAT25
(10:00) [SG] WIGGINS, Omiri rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the LAT37 (TAPP, J'Mond;MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 10:00.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 354 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
73
1
1st and 10 on LAT26
(13:50) (14:11) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 73 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT35 and advanced to the USM1 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:50.
48
2
1st and 10 on USM50
(14:01) (14:10) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left intercepted by FIELDS, Kolbe at the USM48 intended for CHESTER, Carl. Fields return for 48 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN LAT, clock 14:01 (Scoring play confirmed).
47
1
1st and 10 on LAT25
(11:54) (12:15) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass up the middle complete for 47 yards to FINLEY, Eli caught at the LAT40 and advanced to the USM28 (MOTEN, Josh;FOSTER, Ian), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:54.
28
3
0th and 0 on USM35
(14:54) (14:57) HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 62 yards from the USM35 to the LAT3, GANDY, Devin returned 28 yards to the LAT31 (THEODALE, Guylijah;MURPHY, Malakai), clock 14:54.
25
2
3rd and 1 on LAT39
(03:48) (04:16) [SG] BAKER, Blake pass deep to the left complete for 25 yards to GANDY, Devin to the USM36 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:48.
24
2
4th and 8 on USM49
(11:19) HARRADINE, Reed punt 47 yards to the LAT4, LATULAS, Dedrick returned 24 yards to the LAT28 (HARRADINE, Reed), clock 11:19.