Southern Miss Golden Eagles

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Southern Miss Golden Eagles is 7-5 on the season, 5-5-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -3.5. Southern Miss Golden Eagles is 7-5 on the season; they have also qualified for the postseason this season, with no single factor standing out strongly in the current data.

Conference: Sun Belt Conference
Stadium: M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS
Power Rating: -3.5
HFA Rating:2.1 pts
Record: 7-5
ATS: 5-5-2
O/U: 5-5-2

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Jackson State
Push
Push
vs
L
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2025 Season Travel Profile

2,034 miles — ranked 150th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Mississippi StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Jackson StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3App StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 4Louisiana Tech212 mi212 mi
Week 5Jacksonville StateHome (0 mi)212 mi
Week 6Bye
Week 7Georgia Southern450 mi662 mi
Week 8Louisiana179 mi841 mi
Week 9UL MonroeHome (0 mi)841 mi
Week 10Bye
Week 11Arkansas State321 mi1,162 mi
Week 12Texas StateHome (0 mi)1,162 mi
Week 13South Alabama80 mi1,242 mi
Week 14TroyHome (0 mi)1,242 mi

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Offensive Struggles in the Red Zone

Southern Miss managed only 18 points despite 209 passing yards and a touchdown from Braylon Braxton. The offense stalled in the red zone, settling for field goals or failing to convert drives into touchdowns, which limited their ability to keep pace with Troy.

Defensive Lapses on Big Plays

The defense allowed three touchdown passes from Goose Crowder, including a 75-yard strike to RaRa Thomas. These explosive plays undermined otherwise solid defensive efforts, as Troy capitalized on coverage breakdowns to extend drives and secure the win.

Turnover and Momentum Shift

A fumble recovery by Kadinn Morris in the end zone late in the third quarter pulled Southern Miss within 14-10, providing a crucial momentum swing. However, the offense could not sustain drives afterward, and the defense allowed a decisive 85-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter.

Late-Game Execution Issues

Southern Miss entered the fourth quarter trailing by only four points but failed to score again after the fumble recovery touchdown. The offense went three-and-out on two key possessions, and the defense could not stop Troy's game-sealing drive, highlighting late-game execution problems.

Three-Game Losing Streak to End Season

The loss marked Southern Miss's third consecutive defeat to close the regular season, dropping them to 7-5 overall and 5-3 in Sun Belt play. This skid raises concerns about team morale and consistency heading into a potential bowl game, where they will need to address offensive and defensive vulnerabilities.

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Schedule & Results

Southern Miss Golden Eagles — 7-5 overall, 5-5-2 ATS, power rating -3.5.