FINAL SCORE
WKU
9-4 (6-2)
27
Southern Miss
7-6 (5-3)
16
New Orleans Bowl


December 23, 2025 • Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana
WKU (9-4; 6-2) vs. Southern Miss (7-6; 5-3)
Date: 12/23/2025 • Site: New Orleans, Louisiana • Stadium: Caesars Superdome
Kickoff time: 04:33 PM CST • End of Game: 08:30 PM CST • Total elapsed time: 03:56
Attendance: 16693
Temperature: 68 • Wind: 4 southEast • Weather: indoor
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
WKU3371427
Southern Miss763016

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:38WKU - J.Cannon 31 yd FG , 4--1 1:163-0
1st04:06USM - T.Chapman 35 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (PAT KICK by C.Wilbanks GOOD) , 4-62 1:223-7
2nd11:09WKU - J.Cannon 30 yd FG , 8-31 3:086-7
2nd03:10USM - C.Wilbanks 25 yd FG , 7-16 2:116-10
2nd00:00USM - C.Wilbanks 29 yd FG , 10-77 1:106-13
3rd06:57WKU - M.McIvor 11 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by J.Cannon GOOD) , 8-65 4:2413-13
3rd01:36USM - C.Wilbanks 41 yd FG , 9-44 3:1513-16
4th07:51WKU - G.Hart III 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by J.Cannon GOOD) , 11-65 5:1220-16
4th03:38WKU - M.Parrish 54 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by J.Cannon GOOD) , 7-83 2:3927-16
Officials
Referee: Christian Wilson
Umpire: Rod Tucker
Head Linesman: John Winter
Line judge: Justin Joseph
Field judge: Thomas Hubbard
Back judge: Brian Wirfel
Side judge: Josh Aragon
Center judge: Marcus Thornton

Team Statistics
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKUUSM
FIRST DOWNS1821
Rushing85
Passing1014
Penalty02
NET YARDS RUSHING155119
Rushing Attempts3336
Average Per Rush4.73.3
Rushing Touchdowns30
Yards Gained Rushing178171
Yards Lost Rushing2352
NET YARDS PASSING267258
Completions-Attempts-Int22-40-224-48-1
Average Per Attempt6.75.4
Average Per Completion12.110.8
Passing Touchdowns01
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS422377
Total Offensive plays7384
Average Gain Per Play5.84.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-14-0
Penalties: Number-Yards8-6412-101
PUNTS-YARDS6-2747-268
Average Yards Per Punt45.738.3
Net Yards Per Punt42.035.4
Inside 2031
50+ Yards20
Touchbacks01
Fair catch24
KICKOFFS-YARDS6-3904-257
Average Yards Per Kickoff6564.3
Net Yards Per Kickoff6556.8
Touchbacks52
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-03-22-0
Average Per Return07.3
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-30-0
Average Per Return030
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD1-28-02-47-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-01-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time31:2428:36
1st Quarter7:137:47
2nd Quarter6:188:42
3rd Quarter7:287:32
4th Quarter10:254:35
Third-Down Conversions9 of 177 of 20
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 01 of 3
Red Zone Scores-Chances4 of 42 of 2
Touchdowns20
Field Goals2 of 22 of 2
Sacks By: Number-Yards3-363-13
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards7.0-5011.0-31
Forced Three-And-Outs33
Total TDs31
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks3-31-1
Field Goals2-23-4
Points off turnovers06

Individual Statistics
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKU Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Parrish7683651549.3
M.McIvor8502481236
G.Hart III8324281143.5
L.Wright514311062.2
R.Tisdale Jr.514113080.6
Totals33178231553544.7

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
J.Pittman10572550145.5
R.Briggs Jr.5360360137.2
J.Carter619118073
M.Jones411011062.8
B.Braxton9483990211
J.Hawkins1000000
TEAM1010-1000-10
Totals36171521190213.3
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
C.Flowers1-1-03030
M.McIvor12-19-11990621
R.Tisdale Jr.9-20-1650222
Totals22-40-22670623
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Braxton24-47-12581352
M.Davis0-0-00001
G.Page0-1-00000
Totals24-48-12581353
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
M.Henry71260461235
K.Hutchinson5-106619
J.Mack32902036
N.Meyers265062352
M.Barry23201868
J.West11201211
R.Tisdale Jr.130318
G.Hart III110114
TEAM000000
C.Flowers000020
L.Wright000010
M.Parrish000010
Totals2226706237133
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
B.Brown44801451
T.Chapman350135615
M.Davis33602078
J.Carter329013426
J.Hayes32501246
S.King22402238
J.Pittman214011224
E.Metcalf260771
C.Chester11901935
K.Morris170716
TEAM000000
Totals2425813542100
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
C.Maynard627445.75630
Totals627445.75630
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
R.Harradine726838.34811
Totals726838.34811
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
J.Lewis00000012828
Totals00000012828
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
J.Hawkins00000011010
M.Davis322913030000
C.Myrick00000013737
Totals32291303024737
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
J.Cannon1st11:3831GOOD
J.Cannon2nd11:0930GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
C.Wilbanks2nd05:3848MISSED
C.Wilbanks2nd03:1025GOOD
C.Wilbanks2nd00:0029GOOD
C.Wilbanks3rd01:3641GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
J.Cassidy63906550
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
R.Harradine425764.320
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
M.Henry0126000126
M.Parrish65000065
N.Meyers06500065
M.McIvor48000048
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
M.Davis0363022088
J.Pittman551400069
T.Chapman05000050
B.Brown04800048
FumblesNo.Lost
MEYERS,N11
FumblesNo.Lost
CARTER,J10

WKU Quarterback Progression
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana


Tisdale Jr., Rodney
9 - 2045%65 yds0TD1INT62.3RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-13rd and 5 on WKU30 (Q1 14:20) M.Henry
+1-2-41st and 10 on USM12 (Q1 12:54) K.Hutchinson
1-33rd and 11 on USM13 (Q1 12:06) M.Henry
1-42nd and 7 on WKU9 (Q1 06:14) C.Flowers-2
+2-563rd and 7 on WKU9 (Q1 05:48) K.Hutchinson
+3-671st and 10 on WKU25 (Q1 04:06) M.Henry2
+4-7151st2nd and 8 on WKU42 (Q1 02:52) M.Henry3
+5-8-32nd and 15 on USM48 (Q1 02:09) K.Hutchinson4
+6-9181st2nd and 9 on USM42 (Q2 14:04) M.Barry5
+7-1011st and 10 on USM13 (Q2 12:31) K.Hutchinson6
7-112nd and 9 on USM12 (Q2 11:50) M.Barry
7-123rd and 9 on USM12 (Q2 11:22) -2
7-131st and 10 on WKU30 (Q2 09:04) K.Hutchinson-3
7-142nd and 10 on WKU30 (Q2 09:01) C.Flowers-4
7-151st and 10 on WKU30 (Q2 05:38) L.Wright-5
7-16INT2nd and 20 on WKU20 (Q2 05:28) -6
7-172nd and 12 on WKU23 (Q2 03:00) M.Barry-7
+8-18221st3rd and 12 on WKU23 (Q2 02:30) M.Henry
+9-1931st and 15 on WKU40 (Q2 02:00) N.Meyers2
9-202nd and 12 on WKU43 (Q2 01:45) M.Henry

Sacked 2 times for 11 yards lost
LostContext
-51st and 10 on USM43 (Q1 02:35)
-63rd and 10 on WKU30 (Q2 08:52)




McIvor, Maverick
12 - 1963%199 yds0TD1INT140.6RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1621st and 10 on WKU38 (Q3 13:46) N.Meyers
+2-291st3rd and 8 on WKU37 (Q3 10:08) J.Mack2
+3-311st and 10 on WKU46 (Q3 09:42) G.Hart III3
+4-4461st2nd and 14 on WKU42 (Q3 08:48) M.Henry4
4-51st and 10 on USM12 (Q3 08:06) M.Henry
4-6INT2nd and 9 on USM33 (Q3 05:26) M.Henry-2
+5-752nd and 10 on WKU25 (Q3 01:26) M.Henry
+6-8171st3rd and 5 on WKU30 (Q3 00:49) M.Henry2
6-91st and 10 on WKU47 (Q3 00:10) N.Meyers
6-102nd and 10 on WKU47 (Q4 15:00) -2
+7-11-13rd and 10 on WKU47 (Q4 15:00) K.Hutchinson
+8-12141st1st and 10 on WKU35 (Q4 13:03) M.Barry2
8-131st and 10 on WKU49 (Q4 12:46) M.Barry
+9-1402nd and 10 on WKU49 (Q4 12:19) J.Mack
+10-15201st3rd and 10 on WKU49 (Q4 11:52) J.Mack2
10-161st and 10 on USM14 (Q4 10:13) M.Barry
10-171st and 10 on WKU17 (Q4 06:17) M.Parrish-2
+11-18121st3rd and 6 on WKU21 (Q4 06:02) J.West
+12-19141st3rd and 11 on WKU32 (Q4 04:20) M.Henry2

Sacked 1 time for 2 yards lost
LostContext
-22nd and 11 on WKU34 (Q3 11:15)




Flowers, Cameron
1 - 1100%3 yds0TD0INT125.2RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-132nd and 14 on USM16 (Q1 12:54) R.Tisdale Jr.

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext



Southern Miss Quarterback Progression
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana


Braxton, Braylon
24 - 4751%258 yds1TD1INT99.9RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-171st and 10 on USM15 (Q1 13:40) K.Morris
1-22nd and 3 on USM22 (Q1 13:29) E.Metcalf
1-33rd and 3 on USM22 (Q1 13:05) E.Metcalf-2
1-42nd and 4 on USM31 (Q1 11:32) M.Davis-3
+2-5111st3rd and 4 on USM31 (Q1 11:13) J.Pittman
+3-6-12nd and 6 on USM46 (Q1 10:32) E.Metcalf2
+4-7121st3rd and 7 on USM45 (Q1 09:53) B.Brown3
+5-8111st2nd and 9 on WKU42 (Q1 08:32) B.Brown4
5-92nd and 9 on WKU30 (Q1 07:39) M.Davis
5-103rd and 19 on WKU40 (Q1 07:00) -2
+6-11221st2nd and 8 on USM40 (Q1 05:11) S.King
+7-1235TD2nd and 7 on WKU35 (Q1 04:29) T.Chapman2
+8-13111st1st and 10 on USM13 (Q1 00:50) B.Brown3
+9-1432nd and 10 on USM25 (Q2 11:01) J.Pittman4
+10-1563rd and 7 on USM28 (Q2 10:26) T.Chapman5
10-161st and 10 on USM32 (Q2 08:11)
+11-17141st3rd and 12 on USM30 (Q2 07:24) B.Brown
+12-1852nd and 10 on WKU35 (Q2 06:15) J.Carter2
12-193rd and 5 on WKU30 (Q2 05:56)
+13-20191st3rd and 15 on WKU28 (Q2 04:40) C.Chester
13-211st and 9 on WKU9 (Q2 04:17) C.Chester
13-223rd and 7 on WKU7 (Q2 03:45) T.Chapman-2
+14-23131st2nd and 7 on USM15 (Q2 01:05) J.Carter
14-241st and 10 on USM28 (Q2 00:59) E.Metcalf
+15-2571st and 10 on USM41 (Q2 00:37) M.Davis
15-262nd and 3 on USM48 (Q2 00:25) S.King
+16-27201st1st and 10 on WKU31 (Q2 00:08) M.Davis
16-282nd and 10 on USM25 (Q3 15:00) M.Davis
16-291st and 20 on USM29 (Q3 12:29) E.Metcalf-2
+17-3082nd and 20 on USM29 (Q3 12:09) J.Hayes
17-313rd and 12 on USM37 (Q3 11:49) T.Chapman
+18-3221st and 10 on USM25 (Q3 06:57) S.King
+19-3372nd and 8 on USM27 (Q3 06:38) E.Metcalf2
19-341st and 10 on USM33 (Q3 04:51)
19-351st and 10 on WKU40 (Q3 04:33) M.Davis-2
+20-3691st3rd and 3 on WKU33 (Q3 03:59) T.Chapman
20-372nd and 22 on WKU36 (Q3 02:42) T.Chapman
20-382nd and 2 on USM20 (Q4 14:00) E.Metcalf-2
20-393rd and 7 on USM46 (Q4 06:26) B.Brown-3
+21-40111st1st and 10 on USM25 (Q4 03:38) J.Carter
21-411st and 10 on USM36 (Q4 03:25)
+22-4252nd and 10 on USM36 (Q4 03:08) J.Hayes
22-433rd and 5 on USM41 (Q4 03:02) C.Chester
+23-4491st4th and 5 on USM41 (Q4 02:41) M.Davis
23-451st and 10 on USM50 (Q4 02:22) J.Hayes
+24-46121st2nd and 10 on USM50 (Q4 02:10) J.Hayes
24-47INT2nd and 14 on WKU42 (Q4 01:55)

Sacked 2 times for 24 yards lost
LostContext
-203rd and 5 on USM29 (Q2 15:00)
-41st and 10 on WKU38 (Q4 02:00)




Page, Grant
0 - 10%0 yds0TD0INT0RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-11st and 10 on WKU35 (Q2 06:36) J.Carter

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Davis, Micah
0 - 00%0 yds0TD0INTRTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk

Sacked 1 time for 12 yards lost
LostContext
-121st and 10 on WKU24 (Q3 03:23)




Defensive Statistics
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana
#WKUSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
21J.Wester75121.0-122.0-131--11
3A.Brackenridge65111.0-201.0-20----1
11K.Robinson5270.0-00.0-0---1-
7J.Lewis3360.0-00.5-1--1-282-
26J.Eugene Jr.3250.0-00.0-0---2-
34K.Hayward4041.0-42.0-14----1
44H.Holloman3140.0-00.0-0----1
0M.Malotumau2130.0-01.0-2-----
5J.Emery2130.0-00.0-0-----
16A.Cole1230.0-00.0-0-----
17D.Herard3030.0-00.0-0-----
52J.Fletcher1230.0-00.5-1-----
6N.Ward2020.0-00.0-0---1-
9D.Oliver0110.0-00.0-0-----
9G.Hart III1010.0-00.0-0-----
10D.Flowers1010.0-00.0-0-----
50E.Jones0110.0-00.0-0-----
55V.Sneed Jr.1010.0-00.0-0----1
74K.Upchurch1010.0-00.0-0-----
85J.West0110.0-00.0-0-----
93R.Su'a-Filo0110.0-00.0-0---1-
98J.Hardy1010.0-00.0-0-----
20Z.Smith0000.0-00.0-0----1
Totals4728753-367.0-5010-01-2886

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#Southern MissSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
22C.Myrick6390.0-01.0-41-1-37--
35C.Jones5160.0-02.0-6-----
6D.King4150.0-00.0-0-----
17M.Montgomery4151.5-82.5-10-----
24J.Battle1340.0-00.0-0-----
30G.Ponder2241.0-51.0-5-----
36B.Lewis0440.5-61.0-9-----
53J.Harper2240.0-01.0-2-----
1J.Moten3030.0-00.0-0---1-
11J.Pennix3030.0-00.0-0-----
12G.Theodule3030.0-00.0-0-1-0-1-
14J.Tapp1230.0-00.5-1---12
41A.Foster2130.0-00.0-0---1-
7I.Gibson1120.0-01.0-1-----
0B.Toles0110.0-00.0-0-----
3I.Foster1010.0-00.0-0-----
13M.Haygood1010.0-01.0-3-----
14R.Briggs Jr.1010.0-00.0-0-----
23A.Richard, Jr.0110.0-00.0-0-----
37E.Thomas Jr.1010.0-00.0-0-----
95M.Clinton0110.0-00.0-0-----
5J.Hawkins0000.0-00.0-0--1-10--
Totals4124653-1311.0-3111-02-4742

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

Starters
WKU

Pos##OFFENSE
WR0M.Henry
WR2K.Hutchinson
WR3M.Barry
RB11L.Wright
QB16R.Tisdale Jr.
OL50L.Seymore
OL53M.Jackson
OL55E.Williams
OL63Q.Jenkins
OL74K.Upchurch
TE81N.Meyers
Pos##DEFENSE
DL0M.Malotumau
LB3A.Brackenridge
DB5J.Emery
DB6N.Ward
DB7J.Lewis
DB11K.Robinson
DB17D.Herard
LB21J.Wester
LB34K.Hayward
DE44H.Holloman
DT93R.Su'a-Filo
Southern Miss

Pos##OFFENSE
RB0J.Pittman
QB1B.Braxton
WR6M.Davis
WR7C.Chester
WR9E.Metcalf
OL56G.Nunnery
OL62A.Maui
OT63B.Bustard
OL67B.Roman
OL75H.Creel
TE84K.Morris
Pos##DEFENSE
DB1J.Moten
CB3I.Foster
DL7I.Gibson
DL14J.Tapp
LB17M.Montgomery
S22C.Myrick
CB23A.Richard, Jr.
LB30G.Ponder
LB35C.Jones
DL36B.Lewis
CB41A.Foster
Substitutions
WKU:
4 C.Flowers; 5 J.Mack; 7 M.McIvor; 9 D.Oliver; 9 G.Hart III; 10 D.Flowers; 12 J.Mack; 13 K.Williams; 15 J.Wolf; 15 J.Gray; 16 A.Cole; 18 C.Maynard; 20 Z.Smith; 21 M.Parrish; 22 J.Brown; 22 J.Donald; 25 J.McGill; 26 J.Eugene Jr.; 29 J.Mensah; 38 K.Loftin; 39 J.Cannon; 42 J.Cassidy; 50 E.Jones; 52 J.Fletcher; 55 V.Sneed Jr.; 65 D.Smith; 68 G.Claybrook; 77 M.Collins Jr.; 80 I.Myers; 85 J.West; 88 A.Miller; 98 J.Hardy;
Southern Miss:
0 B.Toles; 2 T.Chapman; 3 C.Montgomery; 5 J.Hawkins; 5 M.Jones; 6 D.King; 8 B.Brown; 9 J.Ishmael; 11 D.Dalton; 11 J.Pennix; 12 G.Theodule; 13 G.Page; 13 M.Haygood; 14 R.Briggs Jr.; 16 J.Lewis; 18 M.Caswell; 19 M.Murphy; 19 S.King; 21 T.Johnson; 22 J.Hayes; 24 J.Battle; 24 J.Carter; 25 Z.Ruffin; 30 A.Tate; 37 E.Thomas Jr.; 40 C.Wilbanks; 52 C.Frazier; 53 J.Harper; 58 R.Whitehead; 74 L.Rogers; 76 L.Edwards; 79 L.Cassidy; 90 N.Hallenbeck; 95 M.Clinton; 96 R.Harradine; 97 E.Kinsler; 98 J.McKinney; 99 C.Mackey;
Did Not Play
WKU:
1 Williams, Demarko; 2 Ali, Al-Ma'hi; 8 Malone, Miller; 10 McMickle, Caleb; 11 Parks, Tucker; 12 Burroughs, Quincy; 12 Jefferson, Damari; 13 Harrison, Robby; 14 Myers, Braxton; 14 Loy, Owen; 18 Sims, Marvin; 19 Marshall, Virgil; 19 Howard, Lofton; 23 Hampton, Jalen; 23 Green, Korbyn; 24 Wright, Lataj; 24 Smith, Fonzy; 25 Griffin, Xavion 'Tutu'; 26 Jones, Donovan; 27 Landers, Corey; 27 Bergeron, Jordan; 28 McMahan, Javon; 29 Boyd, Adrion; 31 Jackson, Jalen; 33 Jones, Eli; 35 Rumph, Elijah; 36 Washington, Khrystian; 41 Thomas, Brandon; 43 Smith, Jackson; 44 Sanders, Bailey; 45 Knight, Josaiah; 48 Minnis, Zsacari; 49 Olson, Konner; 52 Stoudemire, Isiah; 54 Peters, Sekou; 55 Robich, Rex; 58 Buck, Michael; 59 Strange, Sharlandiin 'Zaqq'; 60 Nitta, Caleb; 64 Dialls, Jackson; 70 Jackson, Jemeil; 71 Hollis, Branden; 76 Thurston, Max; 78 Pierre, Hackman; 82 Walker, Jaleel; 89 Nimmo, Cross; 90 Okeke, Chukwunedu; 91 Micatrotto, Kai; 96 Tobias, Brandon; 99 Etienne, Eric;
Southern Miss:
2 Hill, Dominick; 8 Ibraheem, Ishmael; 12 White, John; 15 Davis, Kyle; 15 Robinson, Jacobe; 16 Gardner, Denzel; 17 McCormick, Kyle; 18 Lyddy, Landry; 20 Knox, Cameron; 20 Henderson, Robert; 21 Foster, Khalil; 23 Horne, Trey; 25 Basten, Josiah; 26 Gregory, Logan; 26 Carter, Shaddai; 27 Henderson, Malachi; 29 Klein, Jackson; 29 Murley, Jack; 31 Keith, Zachariah; 32 Anderson, Peyton; 32 Nicholson, Fredrick; 33 Sledge, Avery; 38 Edwards, Zion; 42 McClain, Cannon; 43 Weeks, Tyrese; 46 Beard, Luke; 48 Kapilovic, Colin; 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; 77 Malamala, Chase; 78 Janvier, Jez; 80 Hales, Zavian; 81 Reed, Cace; 82 Gooding, Connor; 83 Rowley, Dillon; 85 Zamora, Elijah; 87 Brown, Caston; 88 Heath, Kyirin; 88 Stokes, Chris; 89 Duran, Michael; 91 Warren, Quinzavious; 92 Griffin, David; 94 Morgan, Kaden;

Drive Chart (By Team)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
WKU1stWKU2515:00KOWKU3013:40PUNT3 - 51:20
WKU1stUSM1212:54DOWNSUSM1311:38 *FG4 - -11:16
WKU1stWKU606:49PUNTWKU1505:28PUNT3 - 91:21
WKU1stWKU2504:06KOWKU4600:50PUNT7 - 213:16
WKU2ndUSM4314:17PUNTUSM1211:09 *FG8 - 313:08
WKU2ndWKU3009:04PUNTWKU2408:11PUNT3 - -60:53
WKU2ndWKU3005:38FGAWKU2005:21INT2 - -100:17
WKU2ndWKU2503:10KOWKU4501:10PUNT6 - 202:00
WKU3rdWKU2713:56PUNTUSM013:16FUMB2 - 730:40
WKU3rdWKU3511:21PUNTUSM006:57 *TD8 - 654:24
WKU3rdUSM3405:39DOWNSUSM3304:51INT2 - 10:48
WKU3rdWKU2501:36KOWKU4614:11PUNT6 - 212:25
WKU4thWKU3513:03PUNTUSM007:51 *TD11 - 655:12
WKU4thWKU1706:17PUNTUSM003:38 *TD7 - 832:39
WKU4thWKU4001:45INTUSM400:00HALF3 - 201:45

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
WKU1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:136:187:2810:2513:3117:5331:24
3rd down conversions0-41-43-35-61-88-99-17
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USM1stUSM1513:40PUNTUSM1212:54DOWNS4 - -30:46
USM1stUSM2511:43KOWKU4006:49PUNT11 - 354:54
USM1stUSM3805:28PUNTWKU004:06 *TD4 - 621:22
USM1stUSM1300:50PUNTUSM914:17PUNT4 - -41:33
USM2ndUSM2511:12KOUSM3409:04PUNT3 - 92:08
USM2ndUSM3208:11PUNTWKU3005:38FGA9 - 382:33
USM2ndWKU2305:21INTWKU703:10 *FG7 - 162:11
USM2ndUSM1201:10PUNTWKU1100:00 *FG10 - 771:10
USM3rdUSM2515:00KOUSM3313:56PUNT3 - 81:04
USM3rdUSM2013:16FUMBUSM3211:21PUNT4 - 121:55
USM3rdUSM2506:57KOUSM3405:39DOWNS4 - 91:18
USM3rdUSM3304:51INTWKU2301:36 *FG9 - 443:15
USM4thUSM1214:11PUNTUSM1713:03PUNT3 - 51:08
USM4thUSM3007:45KOUSM4606:17PUNT4 - 161:28
USM4thUSM2503:38KOWKU4201:45INT9 - 331:53

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Southern Miss1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:478:427:324:3516:2912:0728:36
3rd down conversions2-44-81-50-36-121-87-20
4th down conversions0-10-00-11-10-11-21-3

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
WKU1stWKU2515:00KOWKU3013:40PUNT3 - 51:20
USM1stUSM1513:40PUNTUSM1212:54DOWNS4 - -30:46
WKU1stUSM1212:54DOWNSUSM1311:38*FG4 - -11:16
USM1stUSM2511:43KOWKU4006:49PUNT11 - 354:54
WKU1stWKU606:49PUNTWKU1505:28PUNT3 - 91:21
USM1stUSM3805:28PUNTWKU004:06*TD4 - 621:22
WKU1stWKU2504:06KOWKU4600:50PUNT7 - 213:16
USM1stUSM1300:50PUNTUSM914:17PUNT4 - -41:33
WKU2ndUSM4314:17PUNTUSM1211:09*FG8 - 313:08
USM2ndUSM2511:12KOUSM3409:04PUNT3 - 92:08
WKU2ndWKU3009:04PUNTWKU2408:11PUNT3 - -60:53
USM2ndUSM3208:11PUNTWKU3005:38FGA9 - 382:33
WKU2ndWKU3005:38FGAWKU2005:21INT2 - -100:17
USM2ndWKU2305:21INTWKU703:10*FG7 - 162:11
WKU2ndWKU2503:10KOWKU4501:10PUNT6 - 202:00
USM2ndUSM1201:10PUNTWKU1100:00*FG10 - 771:10
USM3rdUSM2515:00KOUSM3313:56PUNT3 - 81:04
WKU3rdWKU2713:56PUNTUSM013:16FUMB2 - 730:40
USM3rdUSM2013:16FUMBUSM3211:21PUNT4 - 121:55
WKU3rdWKU3511:21PUNTUSM006:57*TD8 - 654:24
USM3rdUSM2506:57KOUSM3405:39DOWNS4 - 91:18
WKU3rdUSM3405:39DOWNSUSM3304:51INT2 - 10:48
USM3rdUSM3304:51INTWKU2301:36*FG9 - 443:15
WKU3rdWKU2501:36KOWKU4614:11PUNT6 - 212:25
USM4thUSM1214:11PUNTUSM1713:03PUNT3 - 51:08
WKU4thWKU3513:03PUNTUSM007:51*TD11 - 655:12
USM4thUSM3007:45KOUSM4606:17PUNT4 - 161:28
WKU4thWKU1706:17PUNTUSM003:38*TD7 - 832:39
USM4thUSM2503:38KOWKU4201:45INT9 - 331:53
WKU4thWKU4001:45INTUSM400:00HALF3 - 201:45

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Southern Miss won the toss and has deferred to the second half. WKU will receive and USM will defend the south goal.
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the WKU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
WKU drive start at 15:00
1-10WKU25(15:00) [SG] WRIGHT, La'Vell rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WKU27 (MYRICK, Corey), clock 14:47. [14:47]
2-8WKU27(14:30) [NHSG] WRIGHT, La'Vell rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the WKU30 (JONES, Chris ;PONDER, Garrick), clock 14:20. [14:20]
3-5WKU30[NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass short to the right incomplete intended for HENRY, Matthew thrown to the WKU34, clock 13:57. [13:57]
4-5WKU30(13:52) MAYNARD, Cole punt 51 yards to the USM19, DAVIS, Micah returned 6 yards to the USM25 (HART III, George), clock 13:40. PENALTY USM Holding on HILL, Dominick enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the USM25 to the USM15. [13:40]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:20
USM drive start at 13:40
1-10USM15(13:41) [SG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the right complete for 7 yards to MORRIS, Kadinn caught at the USM16 and advanced to the USM22 (WESTER, Jaylen), clock 13:29. [13:29]
2-3USM22(13:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah thrown to the USM43, clock 13:05. [13:05]
3-3USM22(13:05) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah broken up by EUGENE JR., Jai at the USM26, clock 13:01. [13:01]
4-3USM22(12:50) [PUNT] USM fumbled snap, TEAM rush to the right for a loss of 10 yards to the USM12 (HAYWARD, Koron); USM turnover on downs, clock 12:54. [12:54]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, -3 yards, 0:46
WKU drive start at 12:54
1-10USM12(12:39) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left complete for -4 yards to HUTCHINSON, K.D. to the USM16 (JONES, Chris ), clock 12:54. [12:54]
C.Flowers in at QB for WKU
2-14USM16(12:08) [NHSG] FLOWERS, Cameron pass to the left complete for 3 yards to TISDALE JR., Rodney caught at the USM21 and advanced to the USM13 (RICHARD, JR., Anthony;PONDER, Garrick), clock 12:06. [12:06]
USM PONDER, Garrick injured on the play.
R.Tisdale Jr. in at QB for WKU
3-11USM13[SG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle incomplete intended for HENRY, Matthew, clock 11:47. [11:47]
4-11USM13(11:43) CANNON, John field goal attempt from 31 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USM21], clock 11:38. [11:38]
WKU 3, Southern Miss 0
Drive Summary: 4 plays, -1 yards, 1:16
CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 11:43.
USM drive start at 11:43
1-10USM25(11:43) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the USM31 (HAYWARD, Koron), clock 11:32. [11:32]
2-4USM31(11:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah broken up by ROBINSON, Kent at the WKU33, clock 11:13. [11:13]
3-4USM31(11:13) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass complete for 11 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM26 and advanced to the USM42 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony;COLE, Avarion), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:53. [10:53]P
1-10USM42(10:36) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USM46 (WESTER, Jaylen;HOLLOMAN, Harper), clock 10:32. [10:32]
2-6USM46(10:03) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for -1 yard to METCALF, Elijah caught at the USM44 and advanced to the USM45 (FLETCHER, Jakeem;LEWIS, Jaylen), clock 09:53. [09:53]
3-7USM45(09:19) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 12 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the WKU44 and advanced to the WKU43 (ROBINSON, Kent), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:08 (After official review, play stands as called on the field). [09:08]P
1-10WKU43(08:45) , clock 08:47. PENALTY Before the snap, USM False Start on CREEL, Hayes enforced 5 yards from the WKU43 to the WKU48. [08:47]
1-15WKU48(08:39) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the WKU42 (LEWIS, Jaylen), clock 08:32. [08:32]
2-9WKU42(08:13) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 11 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the WKU29 and advanced to the WKU31 (ROBINSON, Kent), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:05. [08:05]P
1-10WKU31(07:44) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the WKU30 (WESTER, Jaylen), clock 07:39. [07:39]
2-9WKU30[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah thrown to the WKU2; QB hurried by SMITH, Zach, clock 07:14. [07:14]
3-9WKU30(07:09) PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for a gain of 30 yards to the WKU0, TOUCHDOWN USM, score nullified by penalty, clock 07:00 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY USM Holding on BUSTARD, Blake enforced 10 yards from the WKU30 to the WKU40 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [07:00]
3-19WKU40(06:59) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete thrown to the WKU15, clock 06:57. [06:57]
4-19WKU40(06:48) HARRADINE, Reed punt 40 yards to the WKU0, Touchback, clock 06:49. PENALTY WKU Illegal Block after a Fair Catch Signal on MACK, Jairus enforced half the distance from the goal, at the deadball spot for 4 yards from the WKU0 to the WKU-4, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [06:49]
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 35 yards, 4:54
WKU drive start at 06:49
1-10WKU6(06:49) [SG] WRIGHT, La'Vell rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the WKU9 (FOSTER, Ian), clock 06:14. [06:14]
2-7WKU9(06:03) [SG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass deep to the left incomplete intended for FLOWERS, Cameron thrown to the WKU46, clock 05:48. [05:48]
3-7WKU9(05:36) [SG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left complete for 6 yards to HUTCHINSON, K.D. caught at the WKU9 and advanced to the WKU15 (MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 05:28. [05:28]
4-1WKU15MAYNARD, Cole punt 56 yards to the USM29, DAVIS, Micah returned 9 yards to the USM38 (WEST, Jackson;COLE, Avarion), clock 05:28. [05:28]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:21
USM drive start at 05:28
1-10USM38(05:28) [SG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USM40 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony;WESTER, Jaylen), clock 05:11. [05:11]
2-8USM40(04:57) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle complete for 22 yards to KING, Shane caught at the WKU44 and advanced to the WKU38 (LEWIS, Jaylen), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:44. [04:44]P
1-10WKU38(04:36) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the WKU35 (MALOTUMAU, Mackavelli;OLIVER, Dominic), clock 04:29. [04:29]
2-7WKU35(04:10) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 35 yards to CHAPMAN, Tychaun to the WKU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 04:06 (Scoring play confirmed). [04:06]P
0-0WKU3WILBANKS, Creighton PAT kick attempt is good.
WKU 3, Southern Miss 7
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 62 yards, 1:22
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 64 yards from the USM35 to the WKU1, fair catch by FLOWERS, Cameron , clock 04:06.
WKU drive start at 04:06
1-10WKU25(04:06) [SG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the right complete for 7 yards to HENRY, Matthew to the WKU32 (MOTEN, Josh), clock 03:52. [03:52]
2-3WKU32(03:34) [NHSG] QB Keeper TISDALE JR., Rodney rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the WKU40 (KING, Dylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:28. [03:28]R
1-10WKU40(02:59) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WKU42 (JONES, Chris ), clock 02:52. [02:52]
2-8WKU42(02:42) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle complete for 15 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU49 and advanced to the USM43 (MOTEN, Josh), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:35. [02:35]P
1-10USM43(02:12) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the USM48 (PONDER, Garrick), clock 02:09. PENALTY WKU Intentional Grounding on TISDALE JR., Rodney enforced resulting in a 5 yard sack loss to the USM43, penalty results in a loss of down; PONDER, Garrick credited with a sack on the play. [02:09]
2-15USM48(02:09) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left complete for -3 yards to HUTCHINSON, K.D. caught at the WKU45 and advanced to the WKU49 (MYRICK, Corey;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 01:53. [01:53]
WKU WILLIAMS, Elijah injured on the play.
3-18WKU49(01:36) [NHSG] WRIGHT, La'Vell rush to the left for a loss of 3 yards to the WKU46 (HAYGOOD, Mathias), clock 01:27. [01:27]
4-21WKU46(01:04) MAYNARD, Cole punt 41 yards to the USM13 downed by ROBICH, Rex, clock 00:50. [00:50]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:16
USM drive start at 00:50
1-10USM13(00:55) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 11 yards to BROWN, Bralon to the USM24 (ROBINSON, Kent), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:40. [00:40]P
1-10USM24(00:31) [NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USM28 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 00:22. [00:22]
2-6USM28(00:08) [NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM29 (FLETCHER, Jakeem;WESTER, Jaylen), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: WKU 3, Southern Miss 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
WKU37:1311020-40-07-106-9-0-242-4
Southern Miss77:4706062-40-19-178-13-0-1083-25

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana
WKUUSM
Score37
FIRST DOWNS26
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-109-17
PASSING-YARDS (NET)24108
Passes Att-Comp-Int9-6-013-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-3422-125
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-02-15
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)3-49.31-40.0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards2-43-25
Possession Time7:137:47
Third-Down Conversions0-42-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

WKU

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Parrish1202022
L.Wright48-3501.33

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
J.Pittman210010056
R.Briggs Jr.250502.53
J.Carter250502.54
M.Jones270703.56

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
R.Tisdale Jr.5-8-0160151
C.Flowers1-1-03030

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton8-13-01081350

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Henry2220415
K.Hutchinson3-1036

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Brown3340312
T.Chapman1351135
M.Davis0002

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
C.Maynard314849.35600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine14040.04000

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Davis21509

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Wester2-33.50.00.0
K.Robinson3-03.00.00.0
J.Lewis2-12.50.00.5
A.Brackenridge1-22.00.00.0
K.Hayward2-02.00.01.0
G.Hart III1-01.00.00.0
A.Cole0-21.00.00.0
J.Fletcher0-21.00.00.5

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Jones2-12.50.01.0
J.Moten2-02.00.00.0
G.Ponder1-22.01.01.0
C.Myrick1-11.50.00.5
I.Foster1-01.00.00.0
D.King1-01.00.00.0
M.Haygood1-01.00.01.0
M.Montgomery1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:38WKU - J.Cannon 31 yd FG , 4--1 1:163-0
1st04:06USM - T.Chapman 35 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by C.Wilbanks) , 4-62 1:223-7

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
3-5USM29(15:00) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon sacked for a loss of 20 yards at the USM9 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 14:48. [14:48]
4-25USM9(14:22) HARRADINE, Reed punt 34 yards to the USM43, fair catch by MACK, Jairus, clock 14:17. [14:17]
WKU drive start at 14:17
1-10USM43(14:22) [NHSG] QB Keeper TISDALE JR., Rodney rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM42 (THOMAS JR., Eric), clock 14:04. [14:04]
2-9USM42(13:37) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left complete for 18 yards to BARRY, Moussa caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM24 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:33. [13:33]P
1-10USM24(13:11) [NHSG] QB Keeper TISDALE JR., Rodney rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USM19 (MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 13:04. [13:04]
2-5USM19(12:39) [NHSG] WRIGHT, La'Vell rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the USM13 (JONES, Chris ), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:31. [12:31]R
1-10USM13(12:01) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the right complete for 1 yard to HUTCHINSON, K.D. caught at the USM18 and advanced to the USM12 (FOSTER, Ahmere), clock 11:50. [11:50]
2-9USM12(11:21) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle incomplete intended for BARRY, Moussa, clock 11:22. [11:22]
3-9USM12(11:11) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left incomplete, clock 11:16. [11:16]
4-9USM12(11:11) CANNON, John field goal attempt from 30 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USM20], clock 11:09. [11:09]
WKU 6, Southern Miss 7
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 31 yards, 3:08
CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 11:12.
USM drive start at 11:12
1-10USM25(11:12) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for no gain to the USM25 (HOLLOMAN, Harper), clock 11:01. [11:01]
2-10USM25(10:40) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 3 yards to PITTMAN, Jeffery caught at the USM20 and advanced to the USM28 (EUGENE JR., Jai), out of bounds, clock 10:26. [10:26]
3-7USM28(09:57) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 6 yards to CHAPMAN, Tychaun caught at the USM27 and advanced to the USM34 (WESTER, Jaylen;LEWIS, Jaylen), clock 09:46. [09:46]
4-1H34Timeout Southern Miss, clock 09:15. [09:15]
4-1USM34(09:10) HARRADINE, Reed punt 36 yards to the WKU30, fair catch by MACK, Jairus, clock 09:04. [09:04]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 2:08
WKU drive start at 09:04
1-10WKU30(09:08) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass deep to the left incomplete intended for HUTCHINSON, K.D. thrown to the USM39, clock 09:01. [09:01]
2-10WKU30(09:01) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle incomplete intended for FLOWERS, Cameron broken up by MOTEN, Josh at the WKU44, clock 08:52. [08:52]
3-10WKU30(08:57) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney sacked for a loss of 6 yards at the WKU24 (MONTGOMERY, Michael;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 08:48. [08:48]
4-16WKU24(08:16) MAYNARD, Cole punt 41 yards to the USM35, DAVIS, Micah returned 7 yards to the USM42 (ROBINSON, Kent), clock 08:11. PENALTY USM Holding on HILL, Dominick enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the USM42 to the USM32. [08:11]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -6 yards, 0:53
USM drive start at 08:11
1-10USM32[NH] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete thrown to the USM28, clock 08:02. [08:02]
2-10USM32(07:30) [NH] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush for a loss of 2 yards to the USM30 (MALOTUMAU, Mackavelli), clock 07:24. [07:24]
3-12USM30(07:04) [NH] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 14 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the USM42 and advanced to the USM44; QB hurried by HOLLOMAN, Harper (ROBINSON, Kent), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:48. [06:48]P
1-10USM44[NH] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush to the right for a gain of 7 yards to the WKU49 (HOLLOMAN, Harper), clock 06:53. [06:53]
WKU HARRISON, Robby injured on the play.
2-3WKU49(06:42) [NH] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the WKU35 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony;EMERY, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:36. [06:36]R
USM PITTMAN, Jeffery injured on the play.
1-10WKU35(06:18) [NHSG] PAGE, Grant pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CARTER, Jaylin broken up by LEWIS, Jaylen at the WKU12, clock 06:15. [06:15]
2-10WKU35(06:15) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 5 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the WKU36 and advanced to the WKU30 (HERARD, Dave), out of bounds, clock 05:56. [05:56]
3-5WKU30(05:39) [NHSG] USM fumbled snap, BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left incomplete thrown to the WKU27, clock 05:43. [05:43]
4-5WKU30(05:35) WILBANKS, Creighton field goal attempt from 48 yards NO GOOD (wide left) [kick was spotted at WKU38], clock 05:38. [05:38]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 38 yards, 2:33
WKU drive start at 05:38
1-10WKU30(05:38) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left incomplete intended for WRIGHT, La'Vell thrown to the WKU26, clock 05:30. [05:30]
2-10WKU30(05:29) TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the right incomplete intended for HENRY, Matthew thrown to the WKU30, clock 05:28. PENALTY WKU Holding on JACKSON, Marshall enforced 10 yards from the WKU30 to the WKU20 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [05:28]
2-20WKU20(05:28) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle intercepted by HAWKINS, JJ at the WKU18. Hawkins return for 10 yards to the WKU8 (JACKSON, Marshall;WRIGHT, La'Vell), clock 05:21. PENALTY USM Unsportsmanlike Conduct enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the WKU18 to the WKU33 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, -2 yards credited to passer on the play. [05:21]
WKU WRIGHT, La'Vell injured on the play.
Drive Summary: 2 plays, -10 yards, 0:17
USM drive start at 05:21
1-10WKU23(05:14) [NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the WKU19 (MALOTUMAU, Mackavelli), clock 05:08. [05:08]
2-6WKU19(04:50) BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl, clock 04:51. PENALTY USM Chop Block on ROMAN, Broderick enforced 15 yards from the WKU19 to the WKU34 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [04:51]
2-21WKU34(04:51) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the WKU28 (WESTER, Jaylen), clock 04:40. [04:40]
3-15WKU28(04:27) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 19 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the WKU14 and advanced to the WKU9 (LEWIS, Jaylen;ROBINSON, Kent), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:17. [04:17]P
1-9WKU9(03:56) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl, clock 03:55. [03:55]
2-9WKU9(03:55) [NHSG] QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WKU7 (SU'A-FILO, Rylen;BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 03:45. [03:45]
3-7WKU7[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right incomplete intended for CHAPMAN, Tychaun; QB hurried by WESTER, Jaylen, clock 03:13. [03:13]
4-7WKU7(03:13) WILBANKS, Creighton field goal attempt from 25 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at WKU15], clock 03:10. [03:10]
WKU 6, Southern Miss 10
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 16 yards, 2:11
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 65 yards from the USM35 to the WKU0, Touchback , clock 03:10.
WKU drive start at 03:10
1-10WKU25(03:10) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the WKU23 (JONES, Chris ), clock 03:00. [03:00]
2-12WKU23(02:39) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left incomplete intended for BARRY, Moussa thrown to the WKU34; QB hurried by TAPP, J'Mond, clock 02:30. [02:30]
3-12WKU23(02:30) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle complete for 22 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU36 and advanced to the WKU45 (KING, Dylan;BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:11. [02:11]P
1-10WKU45PENALTY Before the snap, WKU False Start enforced 5 yards from the WKU45 to the WKU40, clock 02:03. [02:03]
1-15V40Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
1-15WKU40(01:55) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to MEYERS, Noah caught at the WKU41 and advanced to the WKU43 (FOSTER, Ahmere), clock 01:45. [01:45]
2-12WKU43(01:29) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass deep to the right incomplete intended for HENRY, Matthew thrown to the USM29; QB hurried by TAPP, J'Mond, clock 01:23. [01:23]
WKU TISDALE JR., Rodney injured on the play.
M.McIvor in at QB for WKU
3-12WKU43(01:28) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick scrambles up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WKU45 (PONDER, Garrick), clock 01:19. [01:19]
4-10V45Timeout Southern Miss, clock 01:21. [01:21]
4-10WKU45(01:21) MAYNARD, Cole punt 43 yards to the USM12, fair catch by DAVIS, Micah, clock 01:10. [01:10]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:00
USM drive start at 01:10
1-10USM12(01:14) [NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USM15 (WESTER, Jaylen), clock 01:02. [01:02]
2-7H15Timeout WKU, clock 01:05. [01:05]
2-7USM15(01:05) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle complete for 13 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the USM17 and advanced to the USM28 (EUGENE JR., Jai), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:59. [00:59]P
1-10USM28(00:49) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah thrown to the USM38, clock 00:52. [00:52]
2-10USM28PENALTY Before the snap, USM False Start on BROWN, Bralon enforced 5 yards from the USM28 to the USM23, clock 00:52. [00:52]
2-15USM23(00:48) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the USM37 (WESTER, Jaylen), out of bounds, clock 00:41. [00:41]
3-1USM37(00:41) [NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USM41 (JONES, Elin;EUGENE JR., Jai), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:37. [00:37]R
1-10USM41(00:29) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 7 yards to DAVIS, Micah to the USM48, End of Play, clock 00:25. [00:25]
2-3USM48(00:18) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for KING, Shane thrown to the WKU35, clock 00:16. [00:16]
3-3USM48(00:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the right for a gain of 21 yards to the WKU31 (COLE, Avarion), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:08. [00:08]R
1-10WKU31(00:08) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 20 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the WKU19 and advanced to the WKU11; QB hurried by HAYWARD, Koron (FLOWERS, Dylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:01. [00:01]P
1-10V11Timeout Southern Miss, clock 00:01. [00:01]
1-10WKU11(00:01) WILBANKS, Creighton field goal attempt from 29 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at WKU19], clock 00:00. [00:00]
WKU 6, Southern Miss 13
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 77 yards, 1:10
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: WKU 6, Southern Miss 13

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
WKU36:1812031-40-06-64-12-1-442-15
Southern Miss68:4234074-80-012-538-15-0-874-45

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana
WKUUSM
Score613
FIRST DOWNS513
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)13-1621-70
PASSING-YARDS (NET)68195
Passes Att-Comp-Int21-10-128-16-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS34-8449-265
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-03-22
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-10
Punts (Number-Avg)3-49.31-40.0
Fumbles-Lost0-02-0
Penalties-Yards4-197-70
Possession Time13:3116:29
Third-Down Conversions1-86-12
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

WKU

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Parrish22-20020
M.McIvor1202022
L.Wright514-311062.2

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
J.Pittman524-2220144.4
R.Briggs Jr.311011063.7
J.Carter412012043
M.Jones311011063.7

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
R.Tisdale Jr.9-20-1540222
C.Flowers1-1-03030

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton16-27-01751351
G.Page0-1-0000

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
M.Henry3440622
K.Hutchinson40056
M.Barry1180318

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
B.Brown4480414
T.Chapman2411335
M.Davis2270420

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
C.Maynard523246.45600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
R.Harradine311036.74000

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Davis32209

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Wester5-47.00.00.0
K.Robinson5-15.50.00.0
A.Brackenridge2-44.01.01.0
J.Lewis2-33.50.00.5
M.Malotumau2-12.50.01.0
J.Eugene Jr.2-12.50.00.0
H.Holloman2-12.50.00.0
A.Cole1-22.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Jones4-14.50.02.0
J.Moten3-03.00.00.0
G.Ponder2-23.01.01.0
M.Montgomery2-12.50.50.5
A.Foster2-02.00.00.0
D.King1-11.50.00.0
C.Myrick1-11.50.00.5
I.Foster1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:38WKU - J.Cannon 31 yd FG , 4--1 1:163-0
1st04:06USM - T.Chapman 35 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by C.Wilbanks) , 4-62 1:223-7
2nd11:09WKU - J.Cannon 30 yd FG , 8-31 3:086-7
2nd03:10USM - C.Wilbanks 25 yd FG , 7-16 2:116-10
2nd00:00USM - C.Wilbanks 29 yd FG , 10-77 1:106-13

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKUUSM
Score36
FIRST DOWNS37
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)6-612-53
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4487
Passes Att-Comp-Int12-4-115-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS18-5027-140
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-7
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-10
Punts (Number-Avg)2-42.02-35.0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards2-154-45
Possession Time6:188:42
Third-Down Conversions1-44-8
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

WKU

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Parrish10-2-20-2
M.McIvor1202022
L.Wright1606066

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
J.Pittman314-2120414
R.Briggs Jr.1606066
J.Carter270703.54
M.Jones1404044

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
R.Tisdale Jr.4-12-1380221

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton8-14-0670201
G.Page0-1-0000

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Henry1220222
K.Hutchinson11021
M.Barry1180318

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Brown1140114
T.Chapman16026
M.Davis2270220

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
C.Maynard28442.04300

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine27035.03600

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Davis1707

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Wester3-13.50.00.0
K.Robinson2-12.50.00.0
J.Eugene Jr.2-12.50.00.0
M.Malotumau2-02.00.01.0
A.Brackenridge1-22.01.01.0
H.Holloman2-02.00.00.0
J.Lewis0-21.00.00.0
D.Flowers1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Jones2-02.00.01.0
A.Foster2-02.00.00.0
M.Montgomery1-11.50.50.5
J.Moten1-01.00.00.0
G.Ponder1-01.00.00.0
E.Thomas Jr.1-01.00.00.0
D.King0-10.50.00.0
J.Battle0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd11:09WKU - J.Cannon 30 yd FG , 8-31 3:086-7
2nd03:10USM - C.Wilbanks 25 yd FG , 7-16 2:116-10
2nd00:00USM - C.Wilbanks 29 yd FG , 10-77 1:106-13

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

At the start of the second half, USM will receive and WKU will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
USM drive start at 15:00
1-10USM25[NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for no gain to the USM25 (EMERY, Jalen).
2-10USM25[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah broken up by LEWIS, Jaylen at the WKU48.
3-10USM25[NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the USM33 (HERARD, Dave).
4-2USM33HARRADINE, Reed punt 40 yards to the WKU27, fair catch by MACK, Jairus, clock 13:56. [13:56]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:04
WKU drive start at 13:56
1-10WKU27(13:56) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the WKU38 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:46. [13:46]R
1-10WKU38(13:31) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 62 yards to MEYERS, Noah caught at the WKU50, MEYERS, Noah fumbled at USM3 forced by MYRICK, Corey, recovered by USM THEODULE, Guylijah at the USM0 to the USM0, touchback., clock 13:16. [13:16]
Drive Summary: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:40
USM drive start at 13:16
1-10USM20(13:16) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USM24 (HOLLOMAN, Harper), clock 13:07. [13:07]
2-6USM24(12:40) BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl thrown to the WKU35, clock 12:37. PENALTY WKU Pass Interference on WARD, Nazir enforced 15 yards to the USM39 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [12:37]E
1-10USM39(12:37) BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 0 yards to BROWN, Bralon caught at the WKU47 and advanced to the USM39, End of Play, clock 12:29. PENALTY USM Holding on MORRIS, Kadinn enforced 10 yards from the USM39 to the USM29 [NHSG]. [12:29]
1-20USM29(12:07) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah thrown to the WKU28, clock 12:09. [12:09]
2-20USM29(12:09) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 8 yards to HAYES, Jermane to the USM37 (EMERY, Jalen), clock 11:49. [11:49]
3-12USM37(11:36) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete intended for CHAPMAN, Tychaun broken up by WESTER, Jaylen at the USM37, clock 11:35. [11:35]
4-12USM37PENALTY Before the snap, USM False Start on LYDDY, Landry enforced 5 yards from the USM37 to the USM32, clock 11:29. [11:29]
4-17USM32(11:25) HARRADINE, Reed punt 33 yards to the WKU35 downed by HARPER, Joseph, clock 11:21. [11:21]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 12 yards, 1:55
WKU drive start at 11:21
1-10WKU35(11:25) [SG] PARRISH, Marvis rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the WKU34 (MYRICK, Corey;TAPP, J'Mond), clock 11:15. [11:15]
2-11WKU34(10:46) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick sacked for a loss of 2 yards at the WKU32 (MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 10:33. [10:33]
3-13WKU32(10:12) MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right complete for 9 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU41 and advanced to the WKU41 (PENNIX, Jonathan), clock 10:08. PENALTY USM Offsides on MONTGOMERY, Michael enforced 5 yards from the WKU32 to the WKU37 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [10:08]
3-8WKU37(09:57) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right complete for 9 yards to MACK, Jairus to the WKU46 (PENNIX, Jonathan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 09:42. [09:42]P
USM GIBSON, Isaiah injured on the play.
1-10WKU46(09:21) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right complete for 1 yard to HART III, George caught at the WKU43 and advanced to the WKU47 (HARPER, Joseph), clock 09:06. [09:06]
2-9WKU47PENALTY Before the snap, WKU False Start on COLLINS JR., Melvin enforced 5 yards from the WKU47 to the WKU42, clock 08:48. [08:48]
2-14WKU42(08:25) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass deep to the right complete for 46 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the USM18 and advanced to the USM12 (PENNIX, Jonathan), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:06. [08:06]P
1-10USM12[NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right incomplete intended for HENRY, Matthew, clock 07:51. [07:51]
2-10USM12(07:51) [NHSG] HART III, George rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM11 (MYRICK, Corey), clock 07:41. [07:41]
3-9USM11(07:02) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick scrambles to the right for a gain of 11 yards to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WKU, clock 06:57 (Scoring play confirmed). [06:57]R
0-0USM3CANNON, John PAT kick attempt is good.
WKU 13, Southern Miss 13
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:24
CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 06:57.
USM drive start at 06:57
1-10USM25(06:57) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 2 yards to KING, Shane caught at the USM25 and advanced to the USM27 (WARD, Nazir), clock 06:38. [06:38]
2-8USM27(06:17) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 7 yards to METCALF, Elijah to the USM34 (EUGENE JR., Jai), clock 06:04. [06:04]
3-1USM34(05:46) [NHSG] HAWKINS, JJ rush up the middle for no gain to the USM34 (EUGENE JR., Jai;BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 05:36. [05:36]
4-1USM34[NHSG] JONES, Matt rush up the middle for no gain to the USM34 (FLETCHER, Jakeem); USM turnover on downs, clock 05:39. [05:39]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 9 yards, 1:18
WKU drive start at 05:39
1-10USM34(05:39) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM33 (TAPP, J'Mond;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 05:26. [05:26]
2-9USM33(05:01) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right intercepted by MYRICK, Corey at the USM20 intended for HENRY, Matthew. Myrick return for 37 yards to the WKU43 (UPCHURCH, Karsten), clock 04:51. PENALTY USM Illegal Block in the Back on JONES, Chris enforced 10 yards from the USM43 to the USM33. [04:51]
Drive Summary: 2 plays, 1 yards, 0:48
USM drive start at 04:51
1-10USM33(04:40) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left incomplete thrown to the USM36; QB hurried by SNEED JR., Venson, clock 04:44. [04:44]
2-10USM33(04:44) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the USM45 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:33. PENALTY WKU Unsportsmanlike Conduct on BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the USM45 to the WKU40 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [04:33]R
1-10WKU40(04:18) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete intended for DAVIS, Micah, clock 04:14. [04:14]
2-10WKU40(04:14) [NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush to the right for a gain of 7 yards to the WKU33 (WESTER, Jaylen;ROBINSON, Kent), clock 03:59. [03:59]
3-3WKU33(03:35) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left complete for 9 yards to CHAPMAN, Tychaun caught at the WKU32 and advanced to the WKU24 (WARD, Nazir), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:23. [03:23]P
1-10WKU24(03:00) [NHSG] DAVIS, Micah sacked for a loss of 12 yards at the WKU36 (WESTER, Jaylen), clock 02:42. [02:42]
2-22WKU36(02:21) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the right incomplete intended for CHAPMAN, Tychaun thrown to the WKU6, clock 02:19. [02:19]
3-22WKU36(02:15) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the WKU23 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 02:07. [02:07]
4-9WKU23(01:35) WILBANKS, Creighton field goal attempt from 41 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at WKU31], clock 01:36. [01:36]
WKU 13, Southern Miss 16
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 44 yards, 3:15
HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 63 yards from the USM35 to the WKU2, fair catch by FLOWERS, Cameron , clock 01:36.
WKU drive start at 01:36
1-10WKU25(01:32) [SG] PARRISH, Marvis rush up the middle for no gain to the WKU25 (BATTLE, Josh;MYRICK, Corey), clock 01:26. [01:26]
2-10WKU25(01:01) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU27 and advanced to the WKU30 (PENNIX, Jonathan), clock 00:49. [00:49]
3-5WKU30(00:24) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 17 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU42 and advanced to the WKU47 (BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:10. [00:10]P
1-10WKU47[NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass short to the left incomplete intended for MEYERS, Noah broken up by FOSTER, Ahmere at the WKU49, clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: WKU 13, Southern Miss 16

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
WKU77:2823053-30-07-216-9-1-1403-35
Southern Miss37:3211241-50-19-324-10-0-264-30

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKUUSM
Score1316
FIRST DOWNS1017
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)20-3730-102
PASSING-YARDS (NET)208221
Passes Att-Comp-Int30-16-238-20-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS50-24568-323
Fumble Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-03-22
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-02-47
Punts (Number-Avg)3-49.31-40.0
Fumbles-Lost1-12-0
Penalties-Yards7-5411-100
Possession Time20:5924:01
Third-Down Conversions4-117-17
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-2

WKU

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Parrish614-3110111.8
M.McIvor2130131116.5
G.Hart III1101011
L.Wright514-311062.2

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
J.Pittman836-2340144.3
R.Briggs Jr.5360360137.2
J.Carter519019073.8
M.Jones411011062.8

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
M.McIvor6-9-11380621
R.Tisdale Jr.9-20-1540222
C.Flowers1-1-03030

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton20-37-02011351
M.Davis0-0-0-1201
G.Page0-1-0000

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
M.Henry611201146
K.Hutchinson40056
J.Mack19019
M.Barry1180318

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
B.Brown4480414
T.Chapman3501635
M.Davis2270620
J.Hayes18018

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
C.Maynard523246.45600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
R.Harradine518336.64000

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Davis32209

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Wester6-58.51.01.0
A.Brackenridge4-56.51.01.0
K.Robinson5-26.00.00.0
J.Eugene Jr.3-24.00.00.0
J.Lewis2-33.50.00.5
H.Holloman3-13.50.00.0
M.Malotumau2-12.50.01.0
J.Emery2-12.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Myrick4-35.50.01.5
C.Jones4-14.50.02.0
M.Montgomery3-13.51.51.5
J.Moten3-03.00.00.0
J.Pennix3-03.00.00.0
G.Ponder2-23.01.01.0
J.Battle1-22.00.00.0
A.Foster2-02.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st11:38WKU - J.Cannon 31 yd FG , 4--1 1:163-0
1st04:06USM - T.Chapman 35 yd TD PASS from B.Braxton (KICK by C.Wilbanks) , 4-62 1:223-7
2nd11:09WKU - J.Cannon 30 yd FG , 8-31 3:086-7
2nd03:10USM - C.Wilbanks 25 yd FG , 7-16 2:116-10
2nd00:00USM - C.Wilbanks 29 yd FG , 10-77 1:106-13
3rd06:57WKU - M.McIvor 11 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Cannon) , 8-65 4:2413-13
3rd01:36USM - C.Wilbanks 41 yd FG , 9-44 3:1513-16

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKUUSM
Score73
FIRST DOWNS54
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-219-32
PASSING-YARDS (NET)14026
Passes Att-Comp-Int9-6-110-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-16119-58
Fumble Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-37
Punts (Number-Avg)0-02-36.5
Fumbles-Lost1-10-0
Penalties-Yards3-354-30
Possession Time7:287:32
Third-Down Conversions3-31-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

WKU

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Parrish412-11102.811
M.McIvor11101111111
G.Hart III1101011

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
J.Pittman312012048
R.Briggs Jr.225025012.513
J.Carter1707077
M.Jones100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
M.McIvor6-9-11380621

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton4-10-026090
M.Davis0-0-0-1201

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Henry3680546
J.Mack19019

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
T.Chapman19039
M.Davis0002
J.Hayes18018

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine27336.54000

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Brackenridge2-12.50.00.0
J.Emery2-02.00.00.0
N.Ward2-02.00.00.0
J.Wester1-11.51.01.0
J.Eugene Jr.1-11.50.00.0
D.Herard1-01.00.00.0
H.Holloman1-01.00.00.0
J.Fletcher1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Myrick3-24.00.01.0
J.Pennix3-03.00.00.0
J.Battle1-11.50.00.0
J.Tapp0-21.00.01.0
M.Montgomery1-01.01.01.0
J.Harper1-01.00.00.0
B.Lewis0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd06:57WKU - M.McIvor 11 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Cannon) , 8-65 4:2413-13
3rd01:36USM - C.Wilbanks 41 yd FG , 9-44 3:1513-16

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-10WKU47[NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass incomplete broken up by TAPP, J'Mond at the WKU47.
3-10WKU47[NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for -1 yard to HUTCHINSON, K.D. caught at the WKU43 and advanced to the WKU46 (GIBSON, Isaiah).
4-11WKU46MAYNARD, Cole punt 42 yards to the USM12, fair catch by DAVIS, Micah, clock 14:11. [14:11]
USM drive start at 14:11
1-10USM12(14:11) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the USM20 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 14:00. [14:00]
2-2USM20(13:48) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for METCALF, Elijah broken up by EUGENE JR., Jai at the USM40, clock 13:45 (After official review, play stands as called on the field). [13:45]
USM METCALF, Elijah injured on the play.
3-2USM20(13:31) [NHSG] USM fumbled snap, QB Keeper BRAXTON, Braylon rush for a loss of 3 yards to the USM17, End of Play, clock 13:18. [13:18]
4-5USM17(13:08) HARRADINE, Reed punt 48 yards to the WKU35 downed by DAVIS, Micah, clock 13:03. [13:03]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:08
WKU drive start at 13:03
1-10WKU35(12:59) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 14 yards to BARRY, Moussa caught at the WKU48 and advanced to the WKU49 (KING, Dylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:46. [12:46]P
1-10WKU49(12:20) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass deep to the left incomplete intended for BARRY, Moussa thrown to the USM21, clock 12:19. [12:19]
2-10WKU49(12:19) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right complete for 0 yards to MACK, Jairus to the WKU49 (KING, Dylan), clock 11:52. [11:52]
3-10WKU49(11:42) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the left complete for 20 yards to MACK, Jairus caught at the USM37 and advanced to the USM31 (THEODULE, Guylijah), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:39. [11:39]P
1-10USM31(11:31) [NHSG] HART III, George rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the USM33 (HARPER, Joseph), clock 11:26. [11:26]
2-12USM33(10:52) [NHSG] HART III, George rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the USM23 (THEODULE, Guylijah), out of bounds, clock 10:50. [10:50]
3-2USM23(10:23) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush to the left for a gain of 9 yards to the USM14 (KING, Dylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 10:13. [10:13]R
1-10USM14[NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the left incomplete intended for BARRY, Moussa broken up by THEODULE, Guylijah, clock 09:51. [09:51]
2-10USM14(09:51) MCIVOR, Maverick pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to HART III, George caught at the USM12 and advanced to the USM9 (BATTLE, Josh), clock 09:42. PENALTY WKU Holding on UPCHURCH, Karsten enforced 10 yards from the USM14 to the USM24 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [09:42]
2-20USM24(09:19) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush up the middle for a gain of 23 yards to the USM1 (THEODULE, Guylijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:08. [09:08]R
USM THEODULE, Guylijah injured on the play.
1-1USM1(08:45) QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush up the middle for no gain to the USM1 (GIBSON, Isaiah;LEWIS, Brodarius), clock 08:30. [08:30]
2-1USM1(08:03) , clock 07:54. PENALTY USM Offsides on HALLENBECK, Najae enforced half the distance from the goal, 1 yards from the USM1 to the USM0 and results in a 1ST DOWN. [07:54]
2-1USM1(07:48) HART III, George rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USM0, TOUCHDOWN WKU, clock 07:51 (Scoring play confirmed). [07:51]
0-0USM3CANNON, John PAT kick attempt is good.
WKU 20, Southern Miss 16
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:12
(07:51) CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, DAVIS, Micah returned 30 yards to the USM30 (HERARD, Dave), clock 07:45.
USM drive start at 07:45
1-10USM30(07:45) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the USM43 (LEWIS, Jaylen), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:34. [07:34]R
USM PITTMAN, Jeffery injured on the play.
1-10USM43(07:28) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USM47 (SNEED JR., Venson), clock 07:18. [07:18]
2-6USM47(06:49) [NHSG] CARTER, Jaylin rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard, CARTER, Jaylin fumbled at USM45 forced by WESTER, Jaylen, recovered by USM CARTER, Jaylin at the USM46 to the USM46, End of Play, clock 06:26. [06:26]
3-7USM46[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left incomplete intended for BROWN, Bralon broken up by WARD, Nazir at the WKU43, clock 06:25. [06:25]
4-7USM46(06:20) HARRADINE, Reed punt 37 yards to the WKU17, fair catch by MACK, Jairus, clock 06:17. [06:17]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 16 yards, 1:28
WKU drive start at 06:17
1-10WKU17(06:17) [SG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right incomplete intended for PARRISH, Marvis thrown to the WKU16, clock 06:13. [06:13]
2-10WKU17(06:13) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the WKU21 (JONES, Chris ), clock 06:02. [06:02]
3-6WKU21(05:29) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to WEST, Jackson caught at the WKU32 and advanced to the WKU33 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:11. [05:11]P
1-10WKU33(04:59) [NHSG] HART III, George rush to the left for a loss of 2 yards to the WKU31 (MONTGOMERY, Michael), clock 04:52. [04:52]
2-12WKU31(04:22) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the WKU32 (TAPP, J'Mond), clock 04:14. [04:14]
3-11V32Timeout Southern Miss, clock 04:20. [04:20]
3-11WKU32(04:20) [SG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 14 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU42 and advanced to the WKU46 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:03. [04:03]P
1-10WKU46(03:45) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush to the left for a gain of 54 yards to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WKU, clock 03:38 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:38]R
0-0USM3CANNON, John PAT kick attempt is good.
WKU 27, Southern Miss 16
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 83 yards, 2:39
CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, Touchback , clock 03:38.
USM drive start at 03:38
1-10USM25(03:38) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short up the middle complete for 11 yards to CARTER, Jaylin caught at the USM27 and advanced to the USM36 (HARDY, Jaden), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:25. [03:25]P
1-10USM36[NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete broken up by SU'A-FILO, Rylen at the USM36, clock 03:08. [03:08]
2-10USM36(03:04) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to HAYES, Jermane caught at the USM40 and advanced to the USM41 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), out of bounds, clock 03:02. [03:02]
3-5USM41(02:42) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle incomplete intended for CHESTER, Carl thrown to the WKU48, clock 02:41. [02:41]
4-5USM41(02:41) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass up the middle complete for 9 yards to DAVIS, Micah to the USM50; QB hurried by BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:22 (After official review, play stands as called on the field). [02:22]P
WKU BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony injured on the play.
WKU HARDY, Jaden injured on the play.
1-10USM50(02:15) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep to the right incomplete intended for HAYES, Jermane thrown to the WKU18, clock 02:10. [02:10]
2-10USM50(02:06) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 12 yards to HAYES, Jermane caught at the WKU43 and advanced to the WKU38 (HAYWARD, Koron), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:05. [02:05]P
1-10V38Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
1-10WKU38(01:56) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the WKU42 (HAYWARD, Koron), clock 01:50. [01:50]
2-14V42Timeout Southern Miss, clock 01:55. [01:55]
2-14WKU42(01:55) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle intercepted by LEWIS, Jaylen at the WKU12. Lewis return for 28 yards to the WKU40 (BRIGGS JR., Robert), out of bounds, clock 01:45. [01:45]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 33 yards, 1:53
WKU drive start at 01:45
1-10WKU40(01:45) [NHSG] HART III, George rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the WKU41 (CLINTON, Mason;HARPER, Joseph), clock 01:35. [01:35]
2-9WKU41(00:56) [SG] HART III, George rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the WKU46 (HARPER, Joseph;BATTLE, Josh), clock 00:50. [00:50]
3-4V46Timeout WKU, clock 00:12. [00:12]
3-4WKU46(00:08) [SG] HART III, George rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the USM40 (FOSTER, Ahmere;TOLES, Brendan), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]R
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 20 yards, 1:45
3-4USM40End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: WKU 27, Southern Miss 16

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
WKU1410:2544085-60-013-1186-10-0-591-10
Southern Miss04:3513040-31-16-174-10-1-371-1

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKUUSM
Score140
FIRST DOWNS84
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)13-1186-17
PASSING-YARDS (NET)5937
Passes Att-Comp-Int10-6-010-4-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS23-17716-54
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-01-30
Interception Returns-Yards1-280-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-42.02-42.5
Fumbles-Lost0-02-0
Penalties-Yards1-101-1
Possession Time10:254:35
Third-Down Conversions5-60-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

WKU

Southern Miss

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Parrish15405415454
M.McIvor53703707.423
G.Hart III731-42713.914

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
J.Pittman221021010.513
J.Carter10-1-10-1

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
M.McIvor6-10-0590200

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Braxton4-10-1330121

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Henry1140114
K.Hutchinson1-101-1
J.Mack2200220
M.Barry1140314

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Brown0001
M.Davis19019
J.Hayes2170312

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
C.Maynard14242.04200

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
R.Harradine28542.54800

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Davis130030

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Brackenridge2-02.00.00.0
K.Hayward2-02.01.01.0
J.Lewis1-01.00.00.0
D.Herard1-01.00.00.0
J.Wester1-01.00.01.0
V.Sneed Jr.1-01.00.00.0
J.Hardy1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.King3-03.00.00.0
G.Theodule3-03.00.00.0
C.Myrick2-02.00.00.0
J.Harper1-22.00.01.0
I.Gibson1-11.50.01.0
J.Tapp1-01.00.00.0
R.Briggs Jr.1-01.00.00.0
M.Montgomery1-01.00.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th07:51WKU - G.Hart III 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Cannon) , 11-65 5:1220-16
4th03:38WKU - M.Parrish 54 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Cannon) , 7-83 2:3927-16

WKU Explosive Plays
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

WKU

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
7 Plays for 200 total yards (90% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
62
3
1st and 10 on WKU38
(13:16) (13:31) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 62 yards to MEYERS, Noah caught at the WKU50, MEYERS, Noah fumbled at USM3 forced by MYRICK, Corey, recovered by USM THEODULE, Guylijah at the USM0 to the USM0, touchback., clock 13:16.
46
3
2nd and 14 on WKU42
(08:06) (08:25) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass deep to the right complete for 46 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the USM18 and advanced to the USM12 (PENNIX, Jonathan), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:06.
22
2
3rd and 12 on WKU23
(02:11) (02:30) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle complete for 22 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU36 and advanced to the WKU45 (KING, Dylan;BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:11.
20
4
3rd and 10 on WKU49
(11:39) (11:42) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the left complete for 20 yards to MACK, Jairus caught at the USM37 and advanced to the USM31 (THEODULE, Guylijah), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:39.
18
2
2nd and 9 on USM42
(13:33) (13:37) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass to the left complete for 18 yards to BARRY, Moussa caught at the USM31 and advanced to the USM24 (MOTEN, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:33.
17
3
3rd and 5 on WKU30
(00:10) (00:24) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 17 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU42 and advanced to the WKU47 (BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:10.
15
1
2nd and 8 on WKU42
(02:35) (02:42) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle complete for 15 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU49 and advanced to the USM43 (MOTEN, Josh), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:35.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
6 Plays for 123 total yards (79% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
54
4
1st and 10 on WKU46
(03:38) (03:45) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush to the left for a gain of 54 yards to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WKU, clock 03:38 (Scoring play confirmed).
23
4
2nd and 20 on USM24
(09:08) (09:19) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush up the middle for a gain of 23 yards to the USM1 (THEODULE, Guylijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:08.
14
4
3rd and 4 on WKU46
(00:00) (00:08) [SG] HART III, George rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the USM40 (FOSTER, Ahmere;TOLES, Brendan), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00.
11
3
1st and 10 on WKU27
(13:46) (13:56) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the WKU38 (MYRICK, Corey), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:46.
11
3
3rd and 9 on USM11
(06:57) (07:02) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick scrambles to the right for a gain of 11 yards to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WKU, clock 06:57 (Scoring play confirmed).
10
4
2nd and 12 on USM33
(10:50) (10:52) [NHSG] HART III, George rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the USM23 (THEODULE, Guylijah), out of bounds, clock 10:50.


All Plays Gain of 20+
9 Plays for 429 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
62
3
1st and 10 on WKU38
(13:16) (13:31) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass up the middle complete for 62 yards to MEYERS, Noah caught at the WKU50, MEYERS, Noah fumbled at USM3 forced by MYRICK, Corey, recovered by USM THEODULE, Guylijah at the USM0 to the USM0, touchback., clock 13:16.
54
4
1st and 10 on WKU46
(03:38) (03:45) [NHSG] PARRISH, Marvis rush to the left for a gain of 54 yards to the USM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WKU, clock 03:38 (Scoring play confirmed).
46
3
2nd and 14 on WKU42
(08:06) (08:25) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass deep to the right complete for 46 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the USM18 and advanced to the USM12 (PENNIX, Jonathan), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:06.
28
4
2nd and 14 on WKU42
(01:45) (01:55) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle intercepted by LEWIS, Jaylen at the WKU12. Lewis return for 28 yards to the WKU40 (BRIGGS JR., Robert), out of bounds, clock 01:45.
24
1
0th and 0 on USM35
(04:06) HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 64 yards from the USM35 to the WKU1, fair catch by FLOWERS, Cameron , clock 04:06.
23
3
0th and 0 on USM35
(01:36) HARRADINE, Reed kickoff 63 yards from the USM35 to the WKU2, fair catch by FLOWERS, Cameron , clock 01:36.
23
4
2nd and 20 on USM24
(09:08) (09:19) [NHSG] QB Keeper MCIVOR, Maverick rush up the middle for a gain of 23 yards to the USM1 (THEODULE, Guylijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:08.
22
2
3rd and 12 on WKU23
(02:11) (02:30) [NHSG] TISDALE JR., Rodney pass up the middle complete for 22 yards to HENRY, Matthew caught at the WKU36 and advanced to the WKU45 (KING, Dylan;BATTLE, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:11.
20
4
3rd and 10 on WKU49
(11:39) (11:42) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the left complete for 20 yards to MACK, Jairus caught at the USM37 and advanced to the USM31 (THEODULE, Guylijah), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:39.

Southern Miss Explosive Plays
WKU vs. Southern Miss (Final)
12/23/2025 at New Orleans, Louisiana

Southern Miss

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
4 Plays for 96 total yards (74% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
35
1
2nd and 7 on WKU35
(04:06) (04:10) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 35 yards to CHAPMAN, Tychaun to the WKU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 04:06 (Scoring play confirmed).
22
1
2nd and 8 on USM40
(04:44) (04:57) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle complete for 22 yards to KING, Shane caught at the WKU44 and advanced to the WKU38 (LEWIS, Jaylen), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:44.
20
2
1st and 10 on WKU31
(00:01) (00:08) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 20 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the WKU19 and advanced to the WKU11; QB hurried by HAYWARD, Koron (FLOWERS, Dylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:01.
19
2
3rd and 15 on WKU28
(04:17) (04:27) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the left complete for 19 yards to CHESTER, Carl caught at the WKU14 and advanced to the WKU9 (LEWIS, Jaylen;ROBINSON, Kent), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:17.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
6 Plays for 87 total yards (73% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
21
2
3rd and 3 on USM48
(00:08) (00:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the right for a gain of 21 yards to the WKU31 (COLE, Avarion), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:08.
14
2
2nd and 3 on WKU49
(06:36) (06:42) [NH] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the WKU35 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony;EMERY, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:36.
14
2
2nd and 15 on USM23
(00:41) (00:48) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the left for a gain of 14 yards to the USM37 (WESTER, Jaylen), out of bounds, clock 00:41.
13
3
3rd and 22 on WKU36
(02:07) (02:15) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the WKU23 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), clock 02:07.
13
4
1st and 10 on USM30
(07:34) (07:45) [NHSG] PITTMAN, Jeffery rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the USM43 (LEWIS, Jaylen), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:34.
12
3
2nd and 10 on USM33
(04:33) (04:44) [NHSG] BRIGGS JR., Robert rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the USM45 (BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:33. PENALTY WKU Unsportsmanlike Conduct on BRACKENRIDGE, Anthony enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the USM45 to the WKU40 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 230 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
37
3
2nd and 9 on USM33
(04:51) (05:01) [NHSG] MCIVOR, Maverick pass to the right intercepted by MYRICK, Corey at the USM20 intended for HENRY, Matthew. Myrick return for 37 yards to the WKU43 (UPCHURCH, Karsten), clock 04:51. PENALTY USM Illegal Block in the Back on JONES, Chris enforced 10 yards from the USM43 to the USM33.
35
1
2nd and 7 on WKU35
(04:06) (04:10) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 35 yards to CHAPMAN, Tychaun to the WKU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USM, clock 04:06 (Scoring play confirmed).
30
4
0th and 0 on WKU35
(07:45) (07:51) CASSIDY, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the WKU35 to the USM0, DAVIS, Micah returned 30 yards to the USM30 (HERARD, Dave), clock 07:45.
22
1
2nd and 8 on USM40
(04:44) (04:57) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass deep up the middle complete for 22 yards to KING, Shane caught at the WKU44 and advanced to the WKU38 (LEWIS, Jaylen), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:44.
21
2
3rd and 3 on USM48
(00:08) (00:16) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon scrambles to the right for a gain of 21 yards to the WKU31 (COLE, Avarion), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:08.
20
2
1st and 10 on WKU31
(00:01) (00:08) [NHSG] BRAXTON, Braylon pass to the right complete for 20 yards to DAVIS, Micah caught at the WKU19 and advanced to the WKU11; QB hurried by HAYWARD, Koron (FLOWERS, Dylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:01.