Southern Miss Golden Eagles @ Mississippi State Bulldogs
Game Leaders

89
B. WilesQB
9/16, 1 TD, 1 INT
89

144
W. RogersQB
12/27, 2 TD
144

66
F. Gore Jr.RB
22 CAR
66

98
J. PittmanRB
10 CAR, 1 TD
98

88
J. CastonWR
2 REC, 1 TD
88

66
Z. ThomasWR
3 REC
66

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1
N. WatsonLB
1

11
H. MaplesLB
1 SOLO
11

21
N. WatsonLB
3 SOLO
21
Team Stats
246
Total Yards
382
2
Turnovers
0
10
1st Downs
18
6-66
Penalties
6-65
3/15
3rd Down
6/16
3/5
4th Down
0/1
31:42
Possession
28:18
Game Information
Starkville, MS


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 10 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-15 | 6-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 246 | 382 |
| Passing | 141 | 144 |
| Comp/Att | 11/21 | 12/27 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 105 | 238 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 45 |
| Yards per rush | 2.6 | 5.3 |
| Penalties | 6-66 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:42 | 28:18 |
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2025 Standings
FBS
| Sun Belt - EastSun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - WestSun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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