FINAL SCORE
Mississippi State
1-0 (0-0)
34
Southern Miss
0-1 (0-0)
17


August 30, 2025 • Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Mississippi State (1-0; 0-0) vs. Southern Miss (0-1; 0-0)
Date: 08/30/2025 • Site: Hattiesburg, Mississippi • Stadium: Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium
Kickoff time: 12:03 PM EDT • End of Game: 03:33 PM EDT • Total elapsed time: 03:30
Attendance: 33485
Temperature: 74 • Wind: 4 northEast • Weather: cloudy
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Mississippi State10321034
Southern Miss370717

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:35MSU - S.Traore 55 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 6-75 1:257-
1st07:54USM - R.Harradine 43 yd FG , 4-1 0:387-3
1st03:35MSU - K.Ferrie 55 yd FG , 10-38 4:1910-3
2nd09:32USM - M.Davis 3 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (PAT KICK by R.Harradine GOOD) , 12-81 4:2510-10
2nd00:03MSU - K.Ferrie 30 yd FG , 15-63 5:5613-10
3rd09:34MSU - F.Bothwell 6 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 7-66 3:1020-10
3rd04:57MSU - F.Bothwell 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 11-67 2:5927-10
3rd01:52MSU - D.Booth 3 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by K.Ferrie GOOD) , 9-42 2:5834-10
4th00:33USM - T.Johnson 7 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (PAT KICK by R.Harradine GOOD) , 10-73 4:1634-17
Officials
Referee: James Carter
Umpire: Trenton Crawford
Head Linesman: Jeffrey Mikus
Line judge: Chad Lorance
Field judge: Phillip Davenport
Back judge: Rob Vonckx
Side judge: Victor Sanchez
Center judge: Andy Faust

Team Statistics
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

MSUUSM
FIRST DOWNS2318
Rushing139
Passing96
Penalty13
NET YARDS RUSHING188102
Rushing Attempts4135
Average Per Rush4.62.9
Rushing Touchdowns30
Yards Gained Rushing196113
Yards Lost Rushing811
NET YARDS PASSING277199
Completions-Attempts-Int27-37-126-39-1
Average Per Attempt7.55.1
Average Per Completion10.37.7
Passing Touchdowns12
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS465301
Total Offensive plays7874
Average Gain Per Play64.1
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-00-0
Penalties: Number-Yards14-1198-60
PUNTS-YARDS4-1605-214
Average Yards Per Punt40.042.8
Net Yards Per Punt40.038.8
Inside 2011
50+ Yards00
Touchbacks01
Fair catch31
KICKOFFS-YARDS7-4554-243
Average Yards Per Kickoff6560.8
Net Yards Per Kickoff6552.8
Touchbacks63
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD3-0-00-0-0
Average Per Return00
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-32-0
Average Per Return032
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD1-0-01-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time30:1929:41
1st Quarter6:498:11
2nd Quarter8:136:47
3rd Quarter9:345:16
4th Quarter5:439:17
Third-Down Conversions11 of 1710 of 19
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 01 of 3
Red Zone Scores-Chances4 of 42 of 3
Touchdowns32
Field Goals1 of 10 of 0
Sacks By: Number-Yards1-41-6
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards3.0-94.0-12
Forced Three-And-Outs23
Total TDs42
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks4-42-2
Field Goals2-21-1
Points off turnovers73

Individual Statistics
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Mississippi State Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
D.Booth16801791164.9
F.Bothwell9441432114.8
J.Daniels4280280137
L.Kromenhoek3210210137
S.Burnside1606066
B.Shapen61165050.8
K.Taylor1303033
K.Wilson1303033
Totals4119681883164.6
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
B.Braxton12624580124.8
R.Briggs Jr.718018062.6
J.Pittman921516061.8
M.Jones511011052.2
E.Metcalf1101011
TEAM102-200-2
Totals35113111020122.9
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Shapen26-34-12701551
L.Kromenhoek1-3-07070
Totals27-37-12771551
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Braxton26-39-11992371
Totals26-39-11992371
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
B.Thompson792051941
S.Traore577155680
A.Evans III436019413
J.Daniels31909412
J.Mosley21901628
A.Williams217010312
D.Booth112012115
M.Allen170730
R.Johnson120215
X.Gayten1-40020
S.Burnside000010
C.Thompson000010
Totals2727715537186
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
J.Pittman652037638
C.Chester552022920
M.Jones3705311
K.Morris23802829
C.Montgomery213011224
E.Metcalf21301249
M.Davis261334
T.Johnson171710
K.Heath150534
J.Carter140417
R.Briggs Jr.120226
Totals2619923739132
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
N.Tiyce311337.74210
E.Pulliam14747.04700
Totals416040.04710
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.Murley521442.84911
Totals521442.84911
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
A.Evans III200000000
B.Lanier100000100
Totals300000100
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
I.Foster00013232000
M.Montgomery000000100
Totals00013232100
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
K.Ferrie1st03:3555GOOD
K.Ferrie2nd00:0330GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
R.Harradine1st07:5443GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
M.Hauck74556560
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
R.Harradine424360.831
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
B.Thompson09200092
D.Booth791200091
S.Traore07700077
J.Daniels281900047
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
J.Pittman165200068
B.Braxton58000058
C.Chester05200052
K.Morris03800038
FumblesNo.Lost
SHAPEN,B10
FumblesNo.Lost

Mississippi State Quarterback Progression
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi


Shapen, Blake
26 - 3476%270 yds1TD1INT147RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1121st3rd and 4 on MSU31 (Q1 14:07) S.Traore
1-22nd and 8 on MSU45 (Q1 13:35) B.Thompson
+2-355TD3rd and 8 on MSU45 (Q1 13:35) S.Traore
+3-441st and 10 on MSU6 (Q1 09:37) B.Thompson2
3-5INT1st and 10 on MSU17 (Q1 08:49) S.Traore
+4-621st and 10 on MSU25 (Q1 07:54) R.Johnson
4-72nd and 8 on MSU27 (Q1 07:48) A.Williams
+5-861st and 10 on USM31 (Q1 06:16) A.Evans III
+6-931st and 14 on USM35 (Q1 06:08) J.Mosley2
+7-1002nd and 11 on USM32 (Q1 05:38) A.Evans III3
+8-11-41st and 10 on MSU45 (Q2 14:54) X.Gayten4
+9-1242nd and 14 on MSU41 (Q2 14:39) J.Daniels5
9-133rd and 10 on MSU45 (Q2 14:19) X.Gayten
+10-1452nd and 6 on MSU29 (Q2 09:26) S.Traore
+11-15191st1st and 10 on MSU37 (Q2 04:44) A.Evans III2
+12-1671st and 10 on USM44 (Q2 04:17) B.Thompson3
12-172nd and 13 on USM47 (Q2 03:47) M.Allen
+13-1882nd and 11 on USM38 (Q2 03:24) B.Thompson
+14-1952nd and 11 on USM11 (Q2 01:04) S.Traore2
+15-2043rd and 6 on USM6 (Q2 00:46) B.Thompson3
+16-2101st and 10 on MSU34 (Q3 12:44) S.Traore4
+17-22111st2nd and 10 on MSU34 (Q3 12:30) A.Evans III5
+18-2351TD1st and 10 on MSU45 (Q3 12:10) B.Thompson6
+19-24122nd and 18 on MSU25 (Q3 07:48) B.Thompson7
19-251st and 10 on MSU50 (Q3 07:08) M.Allen
+20-26161st2nd and 10 on MSU50 (Q3 06:50) J.Mosley
20-271st and 10 on USM34 (Q3 06:39) B.Thompson
+21-2872nd and 10 on USM34 (Q3 06:23) A.Williams
+22-29101st3rd and 3 on USM27 (Q3 06:18) A.Williams2
+23-3061st2nd and 4 on USM36 (Q3 04:28) J.Daniels3
23-311st and 10 on USM30 (Q3 04:11) J.Daniels
+24-32121st3rd and 8 on USM28 (Q3 03:46) D.Booth
+25-3361st and 10 on USM16 (Q3 03:17) B.Thompson2
+26-3493rd and 11 on MSU19 (Q4 15:00) J.Daniels3

Sacked 1 time for 6 yards lost
LostContext
-61st and 10 on MSU20 (FUMBLE) (Q3 00:28)




Kromenhoek, Luke
1 - 333%7 yds0TD0INT52.9RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-171st and 10 on MSU21 (Q4 06:58) M.Allen
1-21st and 10 on MSU31 (Q4 06:07) C.Thompson
1-33rd and 5 on MSU36 (Q4 05:27) S.Burnside-2

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext



Southern Miss Quarterback Progression
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi


Braxton, Braylon
26 - 3967%199 yds2TD1INT121.3RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-191st and 10 on USM25 (Q1 13:35) C.Chester
+2-211st and 10 on USM37 (Q1 13:08) J.Pittman2
2-31st and 10 on MSU26 (Q1 08:32) C.Chester
+3-412nd and 10 on MSU26 (Q1 08:25) J.Pittman
3-53rd and 9 on MSU25 (Q1 08:10) M.Davis
+4-642nd and 8 on USM27 (Q1 03:26) J.Carter
+5-7102nd and 12 on USM34 (Q1 02:15) K.Morris2
5-82nd and 10 on USM46 (Q1 00:38) K.Heath
+6-993rd and 10 on USM46 (Q1 00:08) C.Chester
+7-1052nd and 14 on USM26 (Q2 12:57) M.Jones2
+8-11281st3rd and 9 on USM31 (Q2 12:30) K.Morris3
+9-1231st and 10 on MSU41 (Q2 11:51) C.Chester4
+10-13121st2nd and 7 on MSU38 (Q2 11:33) E.Metcalf5
+11-14221st2nd and 9 on MSU25 (Q2 10:39) C.Chester6
11-151st and 3 on MSU3 (Q2 09:55) E.Metcalf
11-162nd and 3 on MSU3 (Q2 09:43) K.Heath-2
+12-173TD3rd and 3 on MSU3 (Q2 09:38) M.Davis
+13-1851st and 10 on USM31 (Q2 08:11) K.Heath2
13-192nd and 5 on USM36 (Q2 08:06) B.Brown
+14-2021st and 10 on USM48 (Q2 07:21) M.Jones
14-213rd and 7 on MSU49 (Q2 06:32) C.Chester
14-222nd and 5 on USM37 (Q3 14:45) C.Chester-2
+15-2391st3rd and 5 on USM37 (Q3 14:23) C.Chester
15-242nd and 13 on USM43 (Q3 13:50) E.Metcalf
+16-2533rd and 13 on USM43 (Q3 13:19) J.Pittman
+17-2611st and 10 on USM25 (Q3 09:34) E.Metcalf2
17-273rd and 8 on USM27 (Q3 08:49) R.Briggs Jr.
17-28INT1st and 10 on USM25 (Q3 04:57) C.Chester-2
+18-2931st and 10 on USM25 (Q3 01:52) M.Davis
+19-3082nd and 10 on USM25 (Q4 13:33) J.Pittman2
+20-31371st1st and 15 on USM31 (Q4 12:33) J.Pittman3
20-321st and 10 on MSU32 (Q4 12:03) T.Chapman
+21-3324th and 3 on MSU9 (Q4 09:18) J.Pittman
+22-34111st3rd and 8 on USM29 (Q4 03:54) C.Montgomery2
+23-3521st and 10 on MSU45 (Q4 02:59) C.Montgomery3
23-361st and 10 on MSU33 (Q4 02:52) G.Page
+24-3723rd and 7 on MSU30 (Q4 02:00) R.Briggs Jr.
+25-3801st and 7 on MSU7 (Q4 01:06) M.Jones2
+26-397TD2nd and 7 on MSU7 (Q4 00:38) T.Johnson3

Sacked 1 time for 4 yards lost
LostContext
-41st and 10 on USM30 (Q2 13:26)




Defensive Statistics
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#Mississippi StateSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
2I.Smith0770.0-00.0-000-00-000
10J.Smith3470.0-00.0-000-00-000
3B.Lanier2460.0-00.0-000-01-000
8M.Sylla3360.0-00.0-000-00-010
40N.Mitchell0550.0-00.0-000-00-000
12T.Woodard1340.0-00.0-000-00-000
13J.Manning0440.0-00.0-000-00-000
16D.Gullette1340.0-00.0-000-00-000
21H.Washington2240.0-00.0-000-00-000
31L.James0440.0-00.0-000-00-000
43W.Whitson2241.0-42.5-900-00-000
92J.Bledsoe0440.0-00.5-300-00-000
98A.Shepphard1340.0-00.0-000-00-000
7Z.Tillman0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
11T.Lockhart0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
28T.Johnson1230.0-00.0-000-00-010
37N.Sanders0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
44B.Jennings0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
1K.Jones1120.0-00.0-000-00-020
6D.Anderson0220.0-00.0-000-00-000
26D.Lewis III0220.0-00.0-000-00-000
35K.Dinkins0220.0-00.0-000-00-000
94C.Clark0220.0-00.0-000-00-000
15J.Williams0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
19C.Reyes0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
22K.Bingley-Jones0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
23T.Williams0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
27R.Hibbler0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
42D.Reed0110.0-00.0-000-00-010
49M.Hauck0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
4D.Brumfield0000.0-00.0-000-00-020
Totals1778951-43.0-900-01-070

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#Southern MissSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
1J.Moten57120.0-00.0-000-00-020
35C.Jones210120.0-00.5-100-00-000
3I.Foster2570.0-00.5-100-00-000
22C.Myrick2570.0-00.0-000-00-000
24J.Battle4370.0-00.0-000-00-000
5J.Hawkins2461.0-61.5-710-00-000
17M.Montgomery0660.0-00.0-000-01-000
53J.Harper0660.0-00.0-000-00-010
9J.Ishmael1450.0-00.5-400-00-010
41A.Foster1450.0-00.0-000-00-000
98J.McKinney0550.0-00.5-400-00-000
23A.Richard, Jr.0440.0-00.0-000-00-000
6D.King0330.0-00.0-000-00-000
14J.Tapp1230.0-00.0-000-00-000
95M.Clinton1230.0-00.5-100-00-000
2D.Hill1120.0-00.0-000-00-000
3C.Montgomery1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
8I.Ibraheem1010.0-00.0-000-00-020
12G.Theodale0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
13M.Haygood1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
14R.Briggs Jr.0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
16J.Lewis0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
26S.Carter0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
34J.Murley0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
36B.Lewis0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
40C.Wilbanks0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
Totals25781031-64.0-1210-01-060

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Starters
Mississippi State

Pos##OFFENSE
WR0B.Thompson
QB2B.Shapen
WR3A.Evans III
WR4J.Mosley
RB6D.Booth
TE8S.Traore
OL52Z.Owens
OL54B.Steen
OL72C.Boone
OL75J.Jackson
OL76A.Reese IV
Pos##DEFENSE
CB1K.Jones
S2I.Smith
S3B.Lanier
CB4D.Brumfield
DL6D.Anderson
LB7Z.Tillman
S21H.Washington
DL22K.Bingley-Jones
LB40N.Mitchell
LB44B.Jennings
DL92J.Bledsoe
Southern Miss

Pos##OFFENSE
RB0J.Pittman
QB1B.Braxton
WR7C.Chester
WR8B.Brown
WR9E.Metcalf
OL56G.Nunnery
OL62A.Maui
OL67B.Roman
OL74L.Rogers
OL75H.Creel
TE88K.Heath
Pos##DEFENSE
DB1J.Moten
CB3I.Foster
DL7I.Gibson
DE9J.Ishmael
DL14J.Tapp
LB17M.Montgomery
S21K.Foster
CB23A.Richard, Jr.
DB24J.Battle
LB35C.Jones
DL36B.Lewis
Substitutions
Mississippi State:
0 F.Forrest; 1 K.Taylor; 5 S.Burnside; 5 M.Reese; 7 M.Allen; 8 M.Sylla; 9 R.Johnson; 9 T.Mitchell; 10 J.Smith; 11 T.Lockhart; 11 A.Williams; 12 C.Thompson; 12 T.Woodard; 13 J.Manning; 14 G.Harris; 15 J.Williams; 16 D.Gullette; 17 L.Kromenhoek; 19 C.Reyes; 20 J.Daniels; 22 X.Gayten; 23 T.Williams; 24 F.Bothwell; 26 D.Lewis III; 26 K.Wilson; 27 R.Hibbler; 28 T.Johnson; 30 M.Chapman; 31 L.James; 35 K.Dinkins; 36 J.Stewart; 37 N.Sanders; 38 N.Tiyce; 42 D.Reed; 43 W.Whitson; 46 J.Head Jr.; 48 T.Reeves; 49 M.Hauck; 50 K.Keenum; 53 B.Smith; 55 J.Shumpert-Perkins; 56 W.Davis; 61 T.Mayberry; 74 J.Lewis Jr.; 80 K.Ferrie; 87 S.West; 88 E.Pulliam; 94 C.Clark; 98 A.Shepphard;
Southern Miss:
0 B.Toles; 2 D.Hill; 2 T.Chapman; 3 C.Montgomery; 5 J.Hawkins; 5 M.Jones; 6 M.Davis; 6 D.King; 8 I.Ibraheem; 11 D.Dalton; 11 J.Pennix; 12 G.Theodale; 13 G.Page; 13 M.Haygood; 14 R.Briggs Jr.; 15 K.Davis; 16 J.Lewis; 18 M.Caswell; 19 M.Murphy; 21 T.Johnson; 22 C.Myrick; 24 J.Carter; 25 Z.Ruffin; 26 S.Carter; 30 G.Ponder; 32 P.Anderson; 34 J.Murley; 37 E.Thomas Jr.; 40 C.Wilbanks; 41 A.Foster; 53 J.Harper; 55 C.Slayden; 58 R.Whitehead; 63 B.Bustard; 79 L.Cassidy; 84 K.Morris; 88 C.Stokes; 90 N.Hallenbeck; 91 Q.Warren; 95 M.Clinton; 96 R.Harradine; 97 E.Kinsler; 98 J.McKinney; 99 C.Mackey;
Did Not Play
Mississippi State:
TM TEAM; 10 Ball, Cam; 13 Magee, Sanfrisco; 14 Jackson, Lo'Kavion; 15 Puckett, Parker; 17 Johnson, Kyle; 18 Glover, Jaron; 18 Smith Jr., Sekou; 20 Jefferson, Jett; 21 Johnson, Geron; 23 Davis, Seth; 24 Cannon, Elijah; 25 Thomas, Ray; 29 Johnson, Boogie; 32 Rice, AJ; 33 McGruder, DK; 34 Sutton, Vic; 38 Antoine, Jaylen; 39 Cosper, Kallen; 41 Willis, Tyshun; 42 Paxton, Samuel; 45 Myers, Ethan; 47 Pleasant, Sean; 47 Wilkinson, William; 51 Work, Luke; 55 Coates, Colin; 58 Lockhart, TJ; 59 Lopez, Alex; 60 Lefeau, Matthew; 65 Dowland, Spencer; 70 Turnage, Breyden; 71 Miles, Saquon; 73 Bouldin, Jaekwon; 77 James, Jayvin Q.; 80 Lewis Jr., AJ; 81 Mitchell, Isaiah; 82 Jackson, Davian; 83 Shepard, Ferzell; 84 Iloh, Emeka; 88 Burroughs, Jamil; 88 Skipworth, Joeseph; 89 Primer IV, Jessie; 90 McClendon, Kai; 97 Hibbler Jr., Terrance; 99 Moye, Diesel;
Southern Miss:
12 White, John; 15 Robinson, Jacobe; 16 Gardner, Denzel; 17 McCormick, Kyle; 18 Lyddy, Landry; 19 King, Shane; 20 Knox, Cameron; 20 Henderson, Robert; 22 Hayes, Jermane; 23 Horne, Trey; 25 Basten, Josiah; 26 Gregory, Logan; 29 Klein, Jackson; 30 Tate, Andrew; 31 Keith, Zachariah; 32 Nicholson, Fredrick; 33 Sledge, Avery; 38 Edwards, Zion; 43 Weeks, Tyrese; 46 Beard, Luke; 48 Kapilovic, Colin; 52 Frazier, Cooper; 54 Leonard-Jean Charles, Amir; 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; 78 Janvier, Jez; 80 Hales, Zavian; 81 Reed, Cace; 82 Gooding, Connor; 83 Rowley, Dillon; 85 Zamora, Elijah; 87 Brown, Caston; 89 Duran, Michael; 92 Griffin, David; 94 Morgan, Kaden; 98 Stein, Andrew;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MSU1stMSU2515:00KOUSM013:35 *TD6 - 751:25
MSU1stMSU609:37PUNTMSU1708:32INT4 - 111:05
MSU1stMSU2507:54KOUSM3703:35 *FG10 - 384:19
MSU2ndMSU4514:54DOWNSMSU4513:57PUNT3 - 00:57
MSU2ndMSU2509:32KOMSU3408:12PUNT3 - 91:20
MSU2ndMSU2505:59PUNTUSM1200:03 *FG15 - 635:56
MSU3rdMSU3412:44PUNTUSM009:34 *TD7 - 663:10
MSU3rdMSU3307:56PUNTUSM004:57 *TD11 - 672:59
MSU3rdUSM4204:50INTUSM001:52 *TD9 - 422:58
MSU3rdMSU2000:28PUNTMSU2813:40PUNT3 - 81:48
MSU4thMSU708:39DOWNSMSU3104:49PUNT8 - 243:50
MSU4thMSU3500:33KOMSU380:00HALF1 - 30:33

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Mississippi State1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession6:498:139:345:4315:0215:1730:19
3rd down conversions4-52-54-41-36-105-711-17
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USM1stUSM2513:35KOMSU5009:37PUNT8 - 253:58
USM1stMSU2608:32INTMSU2507:54 *FG4 - 10:38
USM1stUSM2503:35KOMSU4514:54DOWNS10 - 303:41
USM2ndUSM1913:57PUNTMSU009:32 *TD12 - 814:25
USM2ndUSM3108:11PUNTMSU4905:59PUNT6 - 202:12
USM2ndUSM2500:03KOUSM230:00HALF1 - -20:03
USM3rdUSM3214:50KOUSM3112:44PUNT6 - -12:06
USM3rdUSM2509:34KOUSM2707:56PUNT3 - 21:38
USM3rdUSM2504:57KOUSM2504:49INT1 - 00:08
USM3rdUSM2501:52KOUSM3400:28PUNT3 - 91:24
USM4thUSM2513:40PUNTMSU708:39DOWNS11 - 685:01
USM4thUSM2704:49PUNTMSU000:33 *TD10 - 734:16

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Southern Miss1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession8:116:475:169:1714:5814:3329:41
3rd down conversions3-63-41-43-56-104-910-19
4th down conversions0-00-10-01-20-11-21-3

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MSU1stMSU2515:00KOUSM013:35*TD6 - 751:25
USM1stUSM2513:35KOMSU5009:37PUNT8 - 253:58
MSU1stMSU609:37PUNTMSU1708:32INT4 - 111:05
USM1stMSU2608:32INTMSU2507:54*FG4 - 10:38
MSU1stMSU2507:54KOUSM3703:35*FG10 - 384:19
USM1stUSM2503:35KOMSU4514:54DOWNS10 - 303:41
MSU2ndMSU4514:54DOWNSMSU4513:57PUNT3 - 00:57
USM2ndUSM1913:57PUNTMSU009:32*TD12 - 814:25
MSU2ndMSU2509:32KOMSU3408:12PUNT3 - 91:20
USM2ndUSM3108:11PUNTMSU4905:59PUNT6 - 202:12
MSU2ndMSU2505:59PUNTUSM1200:03*FG15 - 635:56
USM2ndUSM2500:03KOUSM230:00HALF1 - -20:03
USM3rdUSM3214:50KOUSM3112:44PUNT6 - -12:06
MSU3rdMSU3412:44PUNTUSM009:34*TD7 - 663:10
USM3rdUSM2509:34KOUSM2707:56PUNT3 - 21:38
MSU3rdMSU3307:56PUNTUSM004:57*TD11 - 672:59
USM3rdUSM2504:57KOUSM2504:49INT1 - 00:08
MSU3rdUSM4204:50INTUSM001:52*TD9 - 422:58
USM3rdUSM2501:52KOUSM3400:28PUNT3 - 91:24
MSU3rdMSU2000:28PUNTMSU2813:40PUNT3 - 81:48
USM4thUSM2513:40PUNTMSU708:39DOWNS11 - 685:01
MSU4thMSU708:39DOWNSMSU3104:49PUNT8 - 243:50
USM4thUSM2704:49PUNTMSU000:33*TD10 - 734:16
MSU4thMSU3500:33KOMSU380:00HALF1 - 30:33

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Southern Miss won the toss and has deferred to the second half. MSU will receive and USM will defend the north goal.
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the MSU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
MSU drive start at 15:00
1-10MSU25(14:59) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU28 (FOSTER, Ian), clock 14:45. [14:45]
2-7MSU28(14:12) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU31 (FOSTER, Ahmere;ISHMAEL, Jabari), clock 14:07. [14:07]
3-4MSU31(13:54) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 12 yards to TRAORE, Seydou to the MSU43 (BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:44. [13:44]P
1-10MSU43[NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU45 (BATTLE, Josh), clock 13:35. [13:35]
2-8MSU45[NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle incomplete intended for THOMPSON, Brenen thrown to the USM46, clock 13:35. [13:35]
3-8MSU45[NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 55 yards to TRAORE, Seydou caught at the MSU23 and advanced to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 13:35 (Scoring play confirmed). [13:35]P
Mississippi State 6, Southern Miss 0
0-0USM3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
Mississippi State 7, Southern Miss 0
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:25
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 13:35.
USM drive start at 13:35
1-10USM25(13:35) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 9 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the USM35 and advanced to the USM34, out of bounds, clock 13:22. [13:22]
2-1USM34(13:17) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM37 (SMITH, Isaac;BLEDSOE, Jaray), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:08. [13:08]R
1-10USM37(12:56) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 1 yard to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM35 and advanced to the USM38 (JENNINGS, Branden;MITCHELL, Nic), clock 12:45. [12:45]
2-9USM38(12:08) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USM44 (ANDERSON, Deonte;MITCHELL, Nic), clock 12:02. [12:02]
3-3USM44(11:49) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USM48 (BLEDSOE, Jaray;BINGLEY-JONES, Kedrick), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:43. [11:43]R
1-10USM48(11:14) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU48 (SMITH, Isaac;WHITSON, Will), clock 11:06. [11:06]
2-6MSU48(10:52) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush to the left for no gain to the MSU48 (SYLLA, Malick), clock 10:44. [10:44]
3-6MSU48(10:22) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU45, out of bounds, clock 10:17. [10:17]
4-3MSU45PENALTY Before the snap, USM Delay Of Game on BRAXTON, Braylon enforced 5 yards from the MSU45 to the USM50, clock 09:43. [09:43]
4-8H50Timeout Official, clock 09:43. [09:43]
4-8MSU50(09:42) MURLEY, Jack punt 44 yards to the MSU6, fair catch by EVANS III, Anthony, clock 09:37. [09:37]
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 25 yards, 3:58
MSU drive start at 09:37
1-10MSU6(09:36) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the MSU9 and advanced to the MSU10 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony;JONES, Chris ), clock 09:27. [09:27]
2-6MSU10(09:14) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU12 (JONES, Chris ;MURLEY, Jack), clock 09:08. [09:08]
3-4MSU12(08:54) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU17 (JONES, Chris ;WILBANKS, Creighton), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:49. [08:49]R
1-10MSU17(08:33) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle intercepted by MONTGOMERY, Michael at the MSU26 intended for TRAORE, Seydou. Montgomery return for 0 yards to the MSU26, End of Play, clock 08:32. [08:32]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 11 yards, 1:05
USM drive start at 08:32
1-10MSU26(08:32) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl broken up by BRUMFIELD, DeAgo at the MSU6, clock 08:25. [08:25]
2-10MSU26(08:25) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 1 yard to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the MSU27 and advanced to the MSU25 (MITCHELL, Nic;TILLMAN, Zakari), clock 08:10. [08:10]
3-9MSU25(08:00) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah broken up by JONES, Kelley, clock 07:59. [07:59]
4-9MSU25HARRADINE, Reed field goal attempt from 43 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at MSU33], clock 07:54. [07:54]
Mississippi State 7, Southern Miss 3
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 1 yards, 0:38
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 07:54. [07:54]
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the MSU0, Touchback , clock 07:54.
MSU drive start at 07:54
1-10MSU25(07:54) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 2 yards to JOHNSON, Ricky caught at the MSU22 and advanced to the MSU27 (FOSTER, Ian), out of bounds, clock 07:48. [07:48]
2-8MSU27(07:35) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left incomplete dropped by WILLIAMS, Ayden thrown to the MSU32, clock 07:32. [07:32]
3-8MSU27PENALTY Before the snap, USM Illegal Substitution enforced 5 yards from the MSU27 to the MSU32, clock 07:32. [07:32]
3-3MSU32(07:31) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the MSU39 (HAWKINS, JJ;KING, Dylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:26. [07:26]R
1-10MSU39(07:11) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the USM47 (KING, Dylan;MONTGOMERY, Michael), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:06. [07:06]R
1-10USM47(06:52) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the right for a gain of 16 yards to the USM31 (KING, Dylan;MONTGOMERY, Michael), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:46. [06:46]R
1-10H31Timeout Southern Miss, clock 06:16. [06:16]
1-10USM31(06:14) [SG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 9 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the USM32 and advanced to the USM22 (FOSTER, Ian), out of bounds, clock 06:08. PENALTY MSU Holding on MOSLEY, Jordan enforced 10 yards from the USM25 to the USM35, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, 6 yards credited to passer and receiver on the play. [06:08]
1-14USM35(05:46) [SG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 3 yards to MOSLEY, Jordan caught at the USM36 and advanced to the USM32 (FOSTER, Ahmere;RICHARD, JR., Anthony), out of bounds, clock 05:38. [05:38]
2-11USM32(05:17) [SG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 0 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the USM36 and advanced to the USM32 (FOSTER, Ian;MOTEN, Josh), clock 05:04. [05:04]
3-11USM32(04:43) SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle complete for 25 yards to BOTHWELL, Fluff caught at the USM25 and advanced to the USM7, out of bounds, clock 04:34. PENALTY Before the snap, MSU Illegal Formation enforced 5 yards from the USM32 to the USM37. NO PLAY (replay the down). [04:34]
3-16USM37(04:22) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush up the middle for no gain to the USM37 (TAPP, J'Mond), clock 04:09. [04:09]
4-16USM37FERRIE, Kyle field goal attempt from 55 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USM45], clock 03:35. [03:35]
Mississippi State 10, Southern Miss 3
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 38 yards, 4:19
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 03:35.
USM drive start at 03:35
1-10USM25(03:34) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM27 (SHEPPHARD, Ashun;SYLLA, Malick), clock 03:26. [03:26]
2-8USM27(03:14) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 4 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the USM24 and advanced to the USM31 (MITCHELL, Nic;LANIER, Brylan), clock 03:03. [03:03]
3-4USM31(02:46) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USM36 (DINKINS, Kalvin;GULLETTE, Derion), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:39. [02:39]R
1-10USM36(02:24) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the USM34 (WHITSON, Will), clock 02:15. [02:15]
2-12USM34(02:03) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 10 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn caught at the USM40 and advanced to the USM44 (LANIER, Brylan;SYLLA, Malick), clock 01:47. [01:47]
3-2USM44(01:26) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM46 (DINKINS, Kalvin;SHEPPHARD, Ashun), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:21. [01:21]R
1-10USM46(00:45) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for no gain to the USM46 (SANDERS, Nevaeh;GULLETTE, Derion), clock 00:38. [00:38]
2-10USM46(00:13) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for HEATH, Kyirin broken up by JOHNSON, Tanner at the MSU45, clock 00:08. [00:08]
3-10USM46(00:06) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 9 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the USM45 and advanced to the MSU45 (SANDERS, Nevaeh;WASHINGTON, Hunter), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: Mississippi State 10, Southern Miss 3

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Mississippi State106:4942064-50-09-527-10-1-822-15
Southern Miss38:1140043-60-011-276-9-0-342-10

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi
MSUUSM
Score103
FIRST DOWNS64
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-5211-27
PASSING-YARDS (NET)8234
Passes Att-Comp-Int10-7-19-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS19-13420-61
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-01-44.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-152-10
Possession Time6:498:11
Third-Down Conversions4-53-6
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.Booth43903909.816
F.Bothwell1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
B.Braxton2808045
R.Briggs Jr.2202012
J.Pittman515-21302.66
M.Jones2404024

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen7-10-1821550

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton6-9-0340100

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Thompson14024
S.Traore2671355
A.Evans III26026

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Pittman22021
C.Chester218039

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Murley14444.04400

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Sylla1-22.00.00.0
N.Mitchell0-42.00.00.0
W.Whitson1-11.50.01.0
I.Smith0-21.00.00.0
B.Lanier0-21.00.00.0
D.Gullette0-21.00.00.0
K.Dinkins0-21.00.00.0
N.Sanders0-21.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Foster2-12.50.00.0
J.Battle2-02.00.00.0
D.King0-31.50.00.0
C.Jones0-31.50.00.0
J.Tapp1-01.00.00.0
M.Montgomery0-21.00.00.0
A.Richard, Jr.0-21.00.00.0
A.Foster0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:35MSU - S.Traore 55 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 6-75 1:257-
1st07:54USM - R.Harradine 43 yd FG , 4-1 0:387-3
1st03:35MSU - K.Ferrie 55 yd FG , 10-38 4:1910-3

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
4-1MSU45(14:58) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for no gain to the MSU45 (SMITH, Isaac;BLEDSOE, Jaray); USM turnover on downs, clock 14:54. [14:54]
MSU drive start at 14:54
1-10MSU45(14:54) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle complete for -4 yards to GAYTEN, Xavier to the MSU41 (MCKINNEY, Jaden;ISHMAEL, Jabari), clock 14:39. [14:39]
2-14MSU41(14:27) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 4 yards to DANIELS, Johnnie caught at the MSU38 and advanced to the MSU45 (FOSTER, Ian;MYRICK, Corey), clock 14:19. [14:19]
3-10MSU45(14:09) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right incomplete intended for GAYTEN, Xavier thrown to the USM50, clock 14:03. [14:03]
4-10MSU45(14:01) TIYCE, Nathan punt 36 yards to the USM19, fair catch by METCALF, Elijah, clock 13:57. [13:57]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 0 yards, 0:57
1-10H19Timeout Official, clock 13:57. [13:57]
USM drive start at 13:57
1-10USM19(13:56) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the USM23 (SYLLA, Malick), clock 13:49. [13:49]
2-6USM23(13:32) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the USM30, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:26. [13:26]R
1-10USM30(13:13) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the USM26 (WHITSON, Will), clock 12:57. [12:57]
2-14USM26(12:41) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle complete for 5 yards to JONES, Matt caught at the USM30 and advanced to the USM31 (SYLLA, Malick), clock 12:30. [12:30]
3-9USM31(12:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle complete for 28 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn caught at the MSU46 and advanced to the MSU41 (LANIER, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:51. [11:51]P
1-10MSU41(11:43) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 3 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the MSU41 and advanced to the MSU38 (LANIER, Brylan), clock 11:33. [11:33]
2-7MSU38(11:09) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 12 yards to METCALF, Elijah caught at the MSU31 and advanced to the MSU26 (WOODARD, Tyler;MANNING, Jahron), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:56. [10:56]P
1-10MSU26(10:44) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU25 (WILLIAMS, Trevion;JOHNSON, Tanner), clock 10:39. [10:39]
2-9MSU25(10:03) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 22 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the MSU10 and advanced to the MSU3 (JOHNSON, Tanner), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 09:55. [09:55]P
1-3MSU3[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah, clock 09:43. [09:43]
2-3MSU3(09:41) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left incomplete intended for HEATH, Kyirin thrown to the MSU1, clock 09:38. [09:38]
3-3MSU3(09:37) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 3 yards to DAVIS, Micah to the MSU0, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 09:32 (Scoring play confirmed). [09:32]
0-0MSU3HARRADINE, Reed PAT kick attempt is good. [09:32]
Mississippi State 10, Southern Miss 10
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 81 yards, 4:25
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 09:32. [09:32]
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the MSU0, Touchback , clock 09:32.
MSU drive start at 09:32
1-10MSU25(09:32) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU29 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 09:26. [09:26]
2-6MSU29(09:11) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to TRAORE, Seydou to the MSU34 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony;BATTLE, Josh), clock 08:58. [08:58]
3-1MSU34(08:52) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for no gain to the MSU34 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;HAWKINS, JJ), clock 08:46. [08:46]
4-1MSU34(08:14) TIYCE, Nathan punt 35 yards to the USM31, fair catch by ISHMAEL, Jabari, clock 08:11. [08:11]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:20
1-10H31Timeout Official, clock 08:12. [08:12]
USM drive start at 08:11
1-10USM31(08:10) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to HEATH, Kyirin caught at the USM32 and advanced to the USM36 (TILLMAN, Zakari;MANNING, Jahron), clock 08:06. [08:06]
2-5USM36(07:33) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for BROWN, Bralon broken up by BRUMFIELD, DeAgo at the USM45, clock 07:29. [07:29]
3-5H36Timeout Southern Miss, clock 07:30. [07:30]
3-5USM36(07:30) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the USM48 (SMITH, Isaac;TILLMAN, Zakari), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:21. [07:21]R
1-10USM48(07:06) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 2 yards to JONES, Matt caught at the USM44 and advanced to the USM50 (SHEPPHARD, Ashun), clock 06:58. [06:58]
2-8USM50(06:38) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU49 (SMITH, Isaac;MITCHELL, Nic), clock 06:32. [06:32]
3-7MSU49(06:13) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl broken up by JONES, Kelley at the MSU22, clock 06:07. [06:07]
4-7MSU49(06:07) MURLEY, Jack punt 49 yards to the MSU0, Touchback, clock 05:59. PENALTY Before the snap, USM Illegal Formation enforced at the deadball spot for 5 yards from the USM20 to the USM15, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [05:59]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:12
MSU drive start at 05:59
1-10MSU25(05:54) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the MSU33 (MYRICK, Corey;MOTEN, Josh), out of bounds, clock 05:50. [05:50]
2-2MSU33(05:32) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU34 (JONES, Chris ;BRIGGS JR., Robert), clock 05:28. [05:28]
3-1MSU34(04:57) [SG] QB Keeper TAYLOR, Kamario rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU37 (MOTEN, Josh;BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:44. [04:44]R
1-10MSU37(04:28) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep up the middle complete for 19 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the USM46 and advanced to the USM44 (MYRICK, Corey;JONES, Chris ), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:17. [04:17]P
1-10USM44(04:08) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 7 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen to the USM37 (MOTEN, Josh), clock 04:00. [04:00]
2-3USM37SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 4 yards to BOOTH, Davon caught at the USM39 and advanced to the USM33 (MOTEN, Josh;JONES, Chris ), clock 03:47. PENALTY MSU Holding on STEEN, Blake enforced 10 yards from the USM37 to the USM47 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [03:47]
2-13USM47(03:30) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right incomplete intended for ALLEN, Markus broken up by MOTEN, Josh at the USM37, clock 03:29. PENALTY USM Pass Interference on MOTEN, Josh enforced 10 yards to the USM37 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [03:29]E
1-10USM37[NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the USM38 (FOSTER, Ian;JONES, Chris ), clock 03:24. [03:24]
2-11USM38(03:10) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 8 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM30 (ISHMAEL, Jabari;MOTEN, Josh), clock 03:00. PENALTY MSU Personal Foul on THOMPSON, Brenen USM Personal Foul on MOTEN, Josh , Offsetting deadball penalties, result of the play stands. [03:00]
3-3USM30(02:52) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the USM20 (BATTLE, Josh), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:46. [02:46]R
1-10USM20(02:34) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard to the USM21 (CLINTON, Mason;HAWKINS, JJ), clock 02:29. [02:29]
2-11USM21(02:06) , clock 02:05. PENALTY USM Offsides on CLINTON, Mason enforced 5 yards from the USM21 to the USM16 [NHSG]. [02:05]
2-6H16Timeout Official, clock 02:05. [02:05]
2-6USM16[NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the USM6 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony;FOSTER, Ian), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:00. [02:00]R
1-6USM6(01:34) , clock 01:25. PENALTY Before the snap, MSU False Start enforced 5 yards from the USM6 to the USM11. [01:25]
1-11USM11(01:16) [NHSG] QB Keeper SHAPEN, Blake rush up the middle for no gain to the USM11 (ISHMAEL, Jabari), clock 01:04. [01:04]
2-11USM11(00:49) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to TRAORE, Seydou caught at the USM7 and advanced to the USM6 (BATTLE, Josh), out of bounds, clock 00:46. [00:46]
3-6USM6(00:44) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen to the USM2 (MOTEN, Josh), clock 00:27. [00:27]
4-2H2Timeout Southern Miss, clock 00:10. [00:10]
4-2USM2(00:10) QB Keeper TAYLOR, Kamario rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, score nullified by penalty, clock 00:06 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY MSU Holding on BALL, Cam enforced 10 yards from the USM2 to the USM12 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [00:06]
4-12USM12(00:06) FERRIE, Kyle field goal attempt from 30 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USM20], clock 00:03. [00:03]
Mississippi State 13, Southern Miss 10
Drive Summary: 15 plays, 63 yards, 5:56
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 00:03.
USM drive start at 00:03
1-10USM25(00:03) [NH] Kneel down by TEAM at USM23 (team loss of 2), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, -2 yards, 0:03
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: Mississippi State 13, Southern Miss 10

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Mississippi State38:1331152-50-010-348-10-0-483-25
Southern Miss76:4723053-40-18-198-12-0-803-20

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi
MSUUSM
Score1310
FIRST DOWNS119
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)19-8619-46
PASSING-YARDS (NET)130114
Passes Att-Comp-Int20-15-121-14-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS39-21640-160
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-01-44.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards5-405-30
Possession Time15:0214:58
Third-Down Conversions6-106-10
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
D.Booth853-1520166.5
F.Bothwell521-1200104

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
B.Braxton6310310125.2
R.Briggs Jr.2202021
J.Pittman616-214062.3
M.Jones3505041.7

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen15-20-11301550

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton14-21-01101281

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
B.Thompson423058
S.Traore4771555
A.Evans III3250319
J.Daniels14014

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Pittman22021
C.Chester4430622
M.Jones27025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Tiyce27135.53600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Murley29346.54900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Sylla3-24.00.00.0
B.Lanier2-23.00.00.0
I.Smith0-52.50.00.0
N.Mitchell0-52.50.00.0
W.Whitson2-12.51.02.0
A.Shepphard1-22.00.00.0
Z.Tillman0-31.50.00.0
T.Johnson1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Battle4-25.00.00.0
J.Moten2-44.00.00.0
I.Foster2-44.00.01.0
C.Jones0-63.00.01.0
J.Ishmael1-32.50.00.5
M.Montgomery0-42.00.00.0
A.Richard, Jr.0-42.00.00.0
J.Hawkins0-31.50.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:35MSU - S.Traore 55 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 6-75 1:257-
1st07:54USM - R.Harradine 43 yd FG , 4-1 0:387-3
1st03:35MSU - K.Ferrie 55 yd FG , 10-38 4:1910-3
2nd09:32USM - M.Davis 3 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 12-81 4:2510-10
2nd00:03MSU - K.Ferrie 30 yd FG , 15-63 5:5613-10

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

MSUUSM
Score37
FIRST DOWNS55
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)10-348-19
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4880
Passes Att-Comp-Int10-8-012-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS20-8220-99
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-35.51-49.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-253-20
Possession Time8:136:47
Third-Down Conversions2-53-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.Booth414-11303.310
F.Bothwell419-11804.510

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
B.Braxton42302305.812
J.Pittman1101011
M.Jones1101011

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen8-10-0480190

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton8-12-0761281

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Thompson319038
S.Traore210025
A.Evans III1190119
J.Daniels14014

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Chester2250322
M.Jones27025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Tiyce27135.53600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Murley14949.04900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Lanier2-02.00.00.0
M.Sylla2-02.00.00.0
I.Smith0-31.50.00.0
T.Johnson1-11.50.00.0
Z.Tillman0-21.00.00.0
J.Manning0-21.00.00.0
W.Whitson1-01.01.01.0
A.Shepphard1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Moten2-33.50.00.0
J.Battle2-23.00.00.0
J.Ishmael1-22.00.00.5
I.Foster0-31.50.01.0
C.Myrick0-31.50.00.0
C.Jones0-31.50.01.0
J.Hawkins0-21.00.01.0
M.Montgomery0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd09:32USM - M.Davis 3 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 12-81 4:2510-10
2nd00:03MSU - K.Ferrie 30 yd FG , 15-63 5:5613-10

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

At the start of the second half, USM will receive and MSU will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
(14:54) HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, FOSTER, Ian returned 32 yards to the USM32 (HAUCK, Marlon;LEWIS III, Dwight), clock 14:50.
USM drive start at 14:50
1-10USM32(14:51) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USM37 (LANIER, Brylan;SMITH, Isaac), clock 14:45. [14:45]
2-5USM37(14:26) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl thrown to the MSU45, clock 14:23. [14:23]
3-5USM37(14:21) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 9 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the USM45 and advanced to the USM46 (SMITH, Isaac;LANIER, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:09. [14:09]P
1-10USM46(13:56) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for a loss of 3 yards to the USM43 (BLEDSOE, Jaray;WHITSON, Will), clock 13:50. [13:50]
2-13USM43(13:23) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah broken up by SYLLA, Malick at the USM43, clock 13:19. [13:19]
3-13USM43(13:19) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 3 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM40 and advanced to the USM46 (SYLLA, Malick;WASHINGTON, Hunter); USM turnover on downs, clock 13:08. PENALTY USM Personal Foul on MORRIS, Kadinn enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the USM46 to the USM31. [13:08]
4-25USM31(12:52) MURLEY, Jack punt 35 yards to the MSU34, returned by EVANS III, Anthony. (HARPER, Joseph;THEODALE, Guylijah), clock 12:44. [12:44]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, -1 yards, 2:06
MSU drive start at 12:44
1-10MSU34(12:43) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle complete for 0 yards to TRAORE, Seydou caught at the MSU32 and advanced to the MSU34 (JONES, Chris ), clock 12:30. [12:30]
2-10MSU34(12:15) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left complete for 11 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the MSU35 and advanced to the MSU45 (JONES, Chris ), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 12:10. [12:10]P
1-10MSU45(11:48) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 55 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the USM45 and advanced to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, score nullified by penalty, clock 11:36 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY MSU Holding on LANIER, Brylan enforced 10 yards from the USM4 to the USM14, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, 51 yards credited to passer and receiver on the play. [11:36]P
1-10USM14(11:36) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USM9 (HAYGOOD, Mathias), clock 11:30. [11:30]
2-5USM9(11:07) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the USM1 (BATTLE, Josh;TAPP, J'Mond), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:01. [11:01]R
1-1USM1(10:46) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for no gain to the USM1 (FOSTER, Ian;HARPER, Joseph), clock 10:40. [10:40]
2-1USM1(10:06) BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for no gain to the USM1 (LEWIS, Brodarius;HARPER, Joseph), clock 10:00. PENALTY Before the snap, MSU Illegal Formation enforced 5 yards from the end of the play at the USM1 to the USM6. NO PLAY (replay the down). [10:00]
3-6USM6(09:37) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 09:34 (Scoring play confirmed). [09:34]
0-0USM3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good. [09:34]
Mississippi State 20, Southern Miss 10
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:10
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 09:34. [09:34]
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 09:34.
USM drive start at 09:34
1-10USM25(09:34) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 1 yard to METCALF, Elijah caught at the USM22 and advanced to the USM26 (JENNINGS, Branden;JONES, Kelley), clock 09:23. [09:23]
2-9USM26(08:54) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM27 (ANDERSON, Deonte;REED, DJ), clock 08:49. [08:49]
3-8USM27(08:15) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for BRIGGS JR., Robert broken up by REED, DJ at the USM42, clock 08:06. [08:06]
4-8USM27(08:04) MURLEY, Jack punt 40 yards to the MSU33, returned by EVANS III, Anthony. (MONTGOMERY, Charles), clock 07:56. [07:56]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 1:38
MSU drive start at 07:56
1-10MSU33[NHSG] , clock 07:56. PENALTY MSU Holding on STEWART, Ja'Bryis enforced 10 yards from the MSU33 to the MSU23, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [07:56]
1-20V23Timeout Official, clock 07:56. [07:56]
1-20MSU23(07:54) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU25 (MCKINNEY, Jaden;CLINTON, Mason), clock 07:48. [07:48]
2-18MSU25(07:34) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the MSU35 and advanced to the MSU37 (MYRICK, Corey), clock 07:28. After official review, the ruling on the field was overturned: Targeting (Original Play: (07:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Shapen pass complete short middle to #0 B.Thompson caught at MSU35, for 12 yards to the MSU37 (#22 C.Myrick)). [07:28]
3-6MSU37(07:17) [NHSG] DANIELS, Johnnie rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the MSU50 (CLINTON, Mason), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:08. [07:08]R
1-10MSU50(06:51) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right incomplete intended for ALLEN, Markus broken up by IBRAHEEM, Ishmael at the USM45, clock 06:50. [06:50]
2-10MSU50(06:50) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 16 yards to MOSLEY, Jordan caught at the USM38 and advanced to the USM34 (ISHMAEL, Jabari;MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:39. [06:39]P
1-10USM34(06:26) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the right incomplete intended for THOMPSON, Brenen broken up by IBRAHEEM, Ishmael at the USM32, clock 06:23. [06:23]
2-10USM34(06:22) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left complete for 7 yards to WILLIAMS, Ayden caught at the USM33 and advanced to the USM27 (MOTEN, Josh), out of bounds, clock 06:18. [06:18]
3-3USM27(06:02) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short up the middle complete for 10 yards to WILLIAMS, Ayden caught at the USM23 and advanced to the USM17 (MOTEN, Josh;LEWIS, Jameer), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:53. [05:53]P
1-10USM17(05:37) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the USM6 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:33. [05:33]R
1-6USM6(05:14) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USM1 (FOSTER, Ahmere), clock 05:06. [05:06]
2-1USM1(04:56) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 04:57 (Scoring play confirmed). [04:57]
3-0H0Timeout Official, clock 04:57. [04:57]
0-0USM3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good. [04:57]
Mississippi State 27, Southern Miss 10
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 67 yards, 2:59
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 04:57. [04:57]
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 04:57.
USM drive start at 04:57
1-10USM25(04:55) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left intercepted by LANIER, Brylan at the USM42 intended for CHESTER, Carl. Lanier return for 0 yards to the USM42, End of Play, clock 04:50. [04:50]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:08
1-10H42Timeout Southern Miss, clock 04:49. [04:49]
MSU drive start at 04:50
1-10USM42(04:34) [NHSG] Direct snap to BURNSIDE, Stonka rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the USM36 (TAPP, J'Mond;MYRICK, Corey), clock 04:28. [04:28]
2-4USM36(04:21) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to DANIELS, Johnnie caught at the USM32 and advanced to the USM30 (IBRAHEEM, Ishmael), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:11. [04:11]P
1-10USM30(03:57) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass short to the left incomplete intended for DANIELS, Johnnie broken up by ISHMAEL, Jabari at the USM28, clock 03:52. [03:52]
2-10USM30(03:52) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM28 (MYRICK, Corey;JONES, Chris ), clock 03:46. [03:46]
3-8USM28(03:22) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 12 yards to BOOTH, Davon caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM16 (MYRICK, Corey), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 03:17. [03:17]P
1-10USM16(03:05) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 6 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the USM16 and advanced to the USM10 (HARPER, Joseph;FOSTER, Ahmere), clock 02:52. [02:52]
2-4USM10(02:42) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USM4 (FOSTER, Ahmere;MCKINNEY, Jaden), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:36. [02:36]R
1-4USM4(02:20) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM3 (JONES, Chris ;MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 02:14. [02:14]
2-3USM3(01:55) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 01:52 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:52]
0-0USM3FERRIE, Kyle PAT kick attempt is good.
Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 10
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 42 yards, 2:58
HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 01:52.
USM drive start at 01:52
1-10USM25(01:52) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 3 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the USM24 and advanced to the USM28 (SMITH, Jalen;WOODARD, Tyler), clock 01:41. [01:41]
2-7USM28(01:29) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USM33 (SMITH, Jalen;HIBBLER, Red), clock 01:21. [01:21]
3-2USM33(01:13) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM34 (WOODARD, Tyler), clock 01:06. [01:06]
4-1USM34(00:35) MURLEY, Jack punt 46 yards to the MSU20, returned by LANIER, Brylan., End of Play, clock 00:28. [00:28]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:24
MSU drive start at 00:28
1-10MSU20(00:28) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake sacked for a loss of 6 yards at the MSU14, fumble on the sack (forced by HAWKINS, JJ), recovered by MSU JACKSON, Jacoby at the MSU14, End of Play, clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 10

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Mississippi State219:34460104-40-015-6310-13-0-1313-25
Southern Miss05:1601011-40-05-94-8-1-161-15

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

MSUUSM
Score3410
FIRST DOWNS2110
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)34-14924-55
PASSING-YARDS (NET)261130
Passes Att-Comp-Int33-25-129-18-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS67-41053-185
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards3-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-32
Interception Returns-Yards1-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-01-44.0
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards8-656-45
Possession Time24:3620:14
Third-Down Conversions10-147-14
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
D.Booth1680-1791164.9
F.Bothwell944-1432114.8
J.Daniels11301301313

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
B.Braxton6310310125.2
R.Briggs Jr.3303021
J.Pittman821-516062
M.Jones511011052.2

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen25-33-12551550

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton18-29-11261281

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
B.Thompson7920951
S.Traore5771655
A.Evans III4360419
J.Daniels210036

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Pittman35033
C.Chester5520922
M.Jones27025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Tiyce27135.53600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Murley521442.84900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
I.Foster132032

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Sylla3-34.50.00.0
B.Lanier2-44.00.00.0
I.Smith0-73.50.00.0
W.Whitson2-23.01.03.0
N.Mitchell0-52.50.00.0
T.Woodard1-22.00.00.0
J.Bledsoe0-42.00.01.0
A.Shepphard1-22.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Moten4-67.00.00.0
C.Jones2-86.00.01.0
J.Battle4-35.50.00.0
I.Foster2-54.50.01.0
C.Myrick2-54.50.00.0
J.Ishmael1-43.00.00.5
A.Foster1-43.00.00.0
J.Hawkins1-32.51.02.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st13:35MSU - S.Traore 55 yd TD PASS from B.Shapen (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 6-75 1:257-
1st07:54USM - R.Harradine 43 yd FG , 4-1 0:387-3
1st03:35MSU - K.Ferrie 55 yd FG , 10-38 4:1910-3
2nd09:32USM - M.Davis 3 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 12-81 4:2510-10
2nd00:03MSU - K.Ferrie 30 yd FG , 15-63 5:5613-10
3rd09:34MSU - F.Bothwell 6 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 7-66 3:1020-10
3rd04:57MSU - F.Bothwell 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 11-67 2:5927-10
3rd01:52MSU - D.Booth 3 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 9-42 2:5834-10

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

MSUUSM
Score210
FIRST DOWNS101
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)15-635-9
PASSING-YARDS (NET)13116
Passes Att-Comp-Int13-10-08-4-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS28-19413-25
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards3-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-32
Interception Returns-Yards1-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-03-40.3
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-251-15
Possession Time9:345:16
Third-Down Conversions4-41-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.Booth82702713.48
F.Bothwell42302325.811
J.Daniels11301301313

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
R.Briggs Jr.1101011
J.Pittman25-32015
M.Jones2606035

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen10-13-01250510

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton4-8-116090

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Thompson3690451
S.Traore10010
A.Evans III1110111
J.Daniels16026

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Pittman13013
C.Chester19039

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Murley312140.34600

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
I.Foster132032

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.Woodard1-11.50.00.0
I.Smith0-21.00.00.0
B.Lanier0-21.00.00.0
J.Smith0-21.00.00.0
K.Jones0-10.50.00.0
D.Anderson0-10.50.00.0
M.Sylla0-10.50.00.0
H.Washington0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Moten2-23.00.00.0
C.Myrick2-23.00.00.0
C.Jones2-23.00.00.0
A.Foster1-22.00.00.0
J.Harper0-31.50.00.0
M.Clinton1-11.50.00.0
C.Montgomery1-01.00.00.0
J.Hawkins1-01.01.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd09:34MSU - F.Bothwell 6 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 7-66 3:1020-10
3rd04:57MSU - F.Bothwell 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 11-67 2:5927-10
3rd01:52MSU - D.Booth 3 yd TD RUSH (KICK by K.Ferrie) , 9-42 2:5834-10

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

2-16MSU14PENALTY Before the snap, MSU False Start on LEWIS JR., Jimothy enforced 5 yards from the MSU14 to the MSU9.
-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
-Timeout Official, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-21MSU9[NHSG] DANIELS, Johnnie rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the MSU19 (HAWKINS, JJ).
3-11MSU19[NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass up the middle complete for 9 yards to DANIELS, Johnnie caught at the MSU25 and advanced to the MSU28 (HAWKINS, JJ;MONTGOMERY, Michael). [13:48]
4-2V28Timeout Mississippi State, clock 13:48. [13:48]
4-2MSU28PULLIAM, Ethan punt 47 yards to the USM25 out of bounds, clock 13:40. [13:40]
1-10H25Timeout Official, clock 13:40. [13:40]
USM drive start at 13:40
1-10USM25(13:40) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for no gain to the USM25 (WOODARD, Tyler;WILLIAMS, Jayven), clock 13:33. [13:33]
2-10H25Timeout Official, clock 13:33. [13:33]
2-10USM25(13:17) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle complete for 8 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM29 and advanced to the USM33 (SANDERS, Nevaeh;JOHNSON, Tanner), clock 13:11. [13:11]
3-2USM33(12:52) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM36 (SMITH, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:48. [12:48]R
1-10USM36PENALTY Before the snap, USM False Start enforced 5 yards from the USM36 to the USM31, clock 12:33. [12:33]
1-15USM31(12:14) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 37 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM30 and advanced to the MSU32 (JONES, Kelley), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:03. [12:03]P
1-10MSU32(11:48) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete intended for CHAPMAN, Tychaun, clock 11:42. [11:42]
2-10MSU32(11:42) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU28 (SMITH, Jalen), clock 11:29. [11:29]
3-6MSU28(11:03) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the MSU16 (WASHINGTON, Hunter), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:52. [10:52]R
1-10MSU16(10:28) [NHSG] METCALF, Elijah rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU15 (MANNING, Jahron;GULLETTE, Derion), clock 10:14. [10:14]
2-9V15Timeout Official, clock 10:05. [10:05]
2-9MSU15(09:58) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU11 (GULLETTE, Derion), clock 09:50. [09:50]
3-5MSU11(09:24) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU9 (JENNINGS, Branden;MANNING, Jahron), clock 09:18. [09:18]
4-3MSU9(08:47) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 2 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery to the MSU7 (WASHINGTON, Hunter); USM turnover on downs, clock 08:39. [08:39]
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:01
1-10V7Timeout Official, clock 08:39. [08:39]
MSU drive start at 08:39
L.Kromenhoek in at QB for MSU
1-10MSU7(08:34) DANIELS, Johnnie rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the MSU14 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;JONES, Chris ), clock 08:29. PENALTY MSU Holding on JACKSON, Jacoby enforced half the distance from the goal, 4 yards from the MSU7 to the MSU3 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [08:29]
1-14MSU3(08:16) [NHSG] DANIELS, Johnnie rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MSU5 (MCKINNEY, Jaden;JONES, Chris ), clock 08:08. [08:08]
2-12MSU5(07:53) [NHSG] QB Keeper KROMENHOEK, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU8 (JONES, Chris ;MCKINNEY, Jaden), clock 07:23. [07:23]
3-9MSU8(07:08) [NHSG] QB Keeper KROMENHOEK, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the MSU21 (HILL, Dominick;HARPER, Joseph), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:58. [06:58]R
1-10MSU21(06:37) [NHSG] KROMENHOEK, Luke pass to the right complete for 7 yards to ALLEN, Markus to the MSU28 (MOTEN, Josh), clock 06:25. [06:25]
2-3MSU28(06:12) [NHSG] DANIELS, Johnnie rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU31 (HARPER, Joseph;MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:07. [06:07]R
1-10MSU31(05:34) [NHSG] KROMENHOEK, Luke pass short to the right incomplete intended for THOMPSON, Cam broken up by MOTEN, Josh at the MSU36, clock 05:32. [05:32]
2-10MSU31(05:32) [NHSG] QB Keeper KROMENHOEK, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MSU36 (HILL, Dominick), clock 05:27. [05:27]
3-5MSU36(04:58) [NHSG] KROMENHOEK, Luke pass to the left incomplete intended for BURNSIDE, Stonka broken up by HARPER, Joseph at the MSU36, clock 04:57. [04:57]
4-5MSU36PENALTY Before the snap, MSU Delay Of Game on TIYCE, Nathan enforced 5 yards from the MSU36 to the MSU31.
4-10MSU31(04:55) TIYCE, Nathan punt 42 yards to the USM27, fair catch by ISHMAEL, Jabari, clock 04:49. [04:49]
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 24 yards, 3:50
1-10H27Timeout Official, clock 04:49. [04:49]
USM drive start at 04:49
1-10USM27(04:48) BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 15 yards to KING, Shane caught at the USM37 and advanced to the USM42 (REYES, Cyrus;MOYE, Diesel), clock 04:40. PENALTY USM Holding on ROGERS, Luke enforced 10 yards from the USM27 to the USM17 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [04:40]
1-20USM17(04:24) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the USM23 (LEWIS III, Dwight;SHEPPHARD, Ashun), clock 04:18. [04:18]
2-14USM23(04:01) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USM29 (SMITH, Jalen), clock 03:54. [03:54]
3-8USM29(03:30) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 11 yards to MONTGOMERY, Charles caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM40 (SMITH, Jalen;REYES, Cyrus), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:20. [03:20]P
1-10USM40(03:04) BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DALTON, Davis thrown to the MSU38, clock 02:59. PENALTY MSU Pass Interference enforced 15 yards to the MSU45 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [02:59]E
1-10MSU45(02:54) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 2 yards to MONTGOMERY, Charles caught at the MSU48 and advanced to the MSU43 (CLARK, Corey;JAMES, LaKendrick), clock 02:52. PENALTY MSU Holding enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the MSU43 to the MSU33 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [02:52]E
1-10MSU33(02:31) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for PAGE, Grant thrown to the MSU22, clock 02:22. After official review, the ruling on the field was overturned: Incomplete pass (Original Play: (02:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton pass incomplete short right to #13 G.Page thrown to MSU22). [02:22]
2-10MSU33(02:21) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU30 (CLARK, Corey;JAMES, LaKendrick), clock 02:14. [02:14]
3-7V30Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
3-7MSU30(01:56) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 2 yards to BRIGGS JR., Robert caught at the MSU34 and advanced to the MSU28 (LOCKHART, Tyler;JAMES, LaKendrick), clock 01:45. [01:45]
4-5MSU28(01:23) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the MSU22 (LOCKHART, Tyler;JAMES, LaKendrick), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:19. [01:19]R
1-10MSU22(01:11) BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for PAGE, Grant broken up by REYES, Cyrus, clock 01:06. PENALTY MSU Pass Interference on REYES, Cyrus enforced half the distance from the goal, 15 yards to the MSU7 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:06]E
1-7MSU7(00:49) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 0 yards to JONES, Matt caught at the MSU11 and advanced to the MSU7 (SMITH, Jalen;LOCKHART, Tyler), clock 00:38. [00:38]
2-7MSU7[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 7 yards to JOHNSON, TJ to the MSU0, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 00:33 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:33]
0-0MSU3HARRADINE, Reed PAT kick attempt is good.
Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:16
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 48 yards from the USM35 to the MSU17 out of bounds. Receiving team has elected to spot the ball at its 35-yard line , clock 00:33.
MSU drive start at 00:33
K.Taylor in at QB for MSU
1-10MSU35(00:33) [NHSG] WILSON, Kolin rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the MSU38 (HARPER, Joseph;CARTER, Shaddai), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 3 yards, 0:33
1-10MSU38End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Mississippi State05:4320021-30-07-392-4-0-166-54
Southern Miss79:1732383-51-211-478-10-0-692-15

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

MSUUSM
Score07
FIRST DOWNS28
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-3911-47
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1669
Passes Att-Comp-Int4-2-010-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS11-5521-116
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-44.50-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards6-542-15
Possession Time5:439:17
Third-Down Conversions1-33-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-2

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
J.Daniels3150150510
L.Kromenhoek3210210713

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
B.Braxton53103106.212
R.Briggs Jr.41501503.86
J.Pittman100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Shapen1-1-09090
L.Kromenhoek1-3-07070

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton8-10-0691370

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Daniels19019

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Pittman3470337
M.Jones10010
C.Montgomery2130211

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Tiyce14242.04200
E.Pulliam14747.04700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Smith3-24.00.00.0
H.Washington2-02.00.00.0
L.James0-42.00.00.0
T.Lockhart0-31.50.00.0
D.Gullette1-11.50.00.0
K.Jones1-01.00.00.0
J.Manning0-21.00.00.0
C.Clark0-21.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Moten1-11.50.00.0
D.Hill1-11.50.00.0
J.Hawkins1-11.50.00.0
J.Harper0-31.50.00.0
C.Jones0-21.00.00.0
J.McKinney0-21.00.00.0
M.Montgomery0-10.50.00.0
S.Carter0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th00:33USM - T.Johnson 7 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by R.Harradine) , 10-73 4:1634-17

Mississippi State Explosive Plays
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Mississippi State

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
4 Plays for 141 total yards (71% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
55
1
3rd and 8 on MSU45
(13:35) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 55 yards to TRAORE, Seydou caught at the MSU23 and advanced to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 13:35 (Scoring play confirmed).
51
3
1st and 10 on MSU45
(11:36) (11:48) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 55 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the USM45 and advanced to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, score nullified by penalty, clock 11:36 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY MSU Holding on LANIER, Brylan enforced 10 yards from the USM4 to the USM14, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, 51 yards credited to passer and receiver on the play.
19
2
1st and 10 on MSU37
(04:17) (04:28) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass deep up the middle complete for 19 yards to EVANS III, Anthony caught at the USM46 and advanced to the USM44 (MYRICK, Corey;JONES, Chris ), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:17.
16
3
2nd and 10 on MSU50
(06:39) (06:50) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 16 yards to MOSLEY, Jordan caught at the USM38 and advanced to the USM34 (ISHMAEL, Jabari;MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:39.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
8 Plays for 97 total yards (52% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
16
1
1st and 10 on USM47
(06:46) (06:52) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the right for a gain of 16 yards to the USM31 (KING, Dylan;MONTGOMERY, Michael), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:46.
14
1
1st and 10 on MSU39
(07:06) (07:11) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the USM47 (KING, Dylan;MONTGOMERY, Michael), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:06.
13
3
3rd and 6 on MSU37
(07:08) (07:17) [NHSG] DANIELS, Johnnie rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the MSU50 (CLINTON, Mason), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:08.
13
4
3rd and 9 on MSU8
(06:58) (07:08) [NHSG] QB Keeper KROMENHOEK, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the MSU21 (HILL, Dominick;HARPER, Joseph), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:58.
11
3
1st and 10 on USM17
(05:33) (05:37) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the USM6 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:33.
10
2
3rd and 3 on USM30
(02:46) (02:52) [NHSG] BOTHWELL, Fluff rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the USM20 (BATTLE, Josh), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:46.
10
2
2nd and 6 on USM16
(02:00) [NHSG] BOOTH, Davon rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the USM6 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony;FOSTER, Ian), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:00.
10
4
2nd and 21 on MSU9
[NHSG] DANIELS, Johnnie rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the MSU19 (HAWKINS, JJ).


All Plays Gain of 20+
2 Plays for 106 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
55
1
3rd and 8 on MSU45
(13:35) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the left complete for 55 yards to TRAORE, Seydou caught at the MSU23 and advanced to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, clock 13:35 (Scoring play confirmed).
51
3
1st and 10 on MSU45
(11:36) (11:48) [NHSG] SHAPEN, Blake pass to the right complete for 55 yards to THOMPSON, Brenen caught at the USM45 and advanced to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MSU, score nullified by penalty, clock 11:36 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY MSU Holding on LANIER, Brylan enforced 10 yards from the USM4 to the USM14, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, 51 yards credited to passer and receiver on the play.

Southern Miss Explosive Plays
Mississippi State vs. Southern Miss (Final)
08/30/2025 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Southern Miss

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
3 Plays for 87 total yards (60% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
37
4
1st and 15 on USM31
(12:03) (12:14) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 37 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM30 and advanced to the MSU32 (JONES, Kelley), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:03.
28
2
3rd and 9 on USM31
(11:51) (12:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle complete for 28 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn caught at the MSU46 and advanced to the MSU41 (LANIER, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:51.
22
2
2nd and 9 on MSU25
(09:55) (10:03) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 22 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the MSU10 and advanced to the MSU3 (JOHNSON, Tanner), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 09:55.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
2 Plays for 24 total yards (24% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
12
2
3rd and 5 on USM36
(07:21) (07:30) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the USM48 (SMITH, Isaac;TILLMAN, Zakari), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:21.
12
4
3rd and 6 on MSU28
(10:52) (11:03) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the MSU16 (WASHINGTON, Hunter), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:52.


All Plays Gain of 20+
4 Plays for 184 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
37
4
1st and 15 on USM31
(12:03) (12:14) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 37 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM30 and advanced to the MSU32 (JONES, Kelley), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:03.
32
3
0th and 0 on MSU35
(14:50) (14:54) HAUCK, Marlon kickoff 65 yards from the MSU35 to the USM0, FOSTER, Ian returned 32 yards to the USM32 (HAUCK, Marlon;LEWIS III, Dwight), clock 14:50.
28
2
3rd and 9 on USM31
(11:51) (12:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle complete for 28 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn caught at the MSU46 and advanced to the MSU41 (LANIER, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:51.
22
2
2nd and 9 on MSU25
(09:55) (10:03) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 22 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the MSU10 and advanced to the MSU3 (JOHNSON, Tanner), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 09:55.