Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Game Leaders
Team Stats
465
Total Yards
301
1
Turnovers
1
24
1st Downs
18
14-119
Penalties
8-60
8/14
3rd Down
10/19
0/0
4th Down
1/3
30:21
Possession
29:39
Game Information
Hattiesburg, MS


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 | 10-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 465 | 301 |
| Passing | 279 | 199 |
| Comp/Att | 27/36 | 26/39 |
| Yards per pass | 7.8 | 5.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 186 | 102 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 14-119 | 8-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:21 | 29:39 |
MSST @ USM Videos
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights
- 1:11
Blake Shapen throws 55-yard touchdown pass pass to Seydou Traore
- 0:16
Braylon Braxton throws 7-yard touchdown pass to TJ Johnson
- 0:32
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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