Mississippi State Bulldogs at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Saturday, August 30th 2025 (12:00 PM EDT)
Mississippi State -11.5 (59.5) (-440) Open: -11.5 | 59.5
Mississippi State 34 - Southern Miss: 17
Bulldogs (5 - 7) (8 - 4 - 0)
Coach Jeff Lebby (2 - 10)
Avg Score : 31 - 29 (26 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.5 - 7.5 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 7) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Jeff Lebby (2 - 10)
Avg Score : 31 - 29 (26 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.5 - 7.5 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 7) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Mississippi State -8 (SP+ MSST -9.5)
Projected Score: MSST: 32 - USM: 24 (57)
MSST Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
MSST Travel: 150 miles
Projected Score: MSST: 32 - USM: 24 (57)
MSST Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
MSST Travel: 150 miles
Golden Eagles (7 - 6) (5 - 7 - 1)
Coach Charles Huff (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 27 (31 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.3 - 5.7 (#66)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 11)
Coach Charles Huff (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 27 (31 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.3 - 5.7 (#66)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 11)
| Mississippi State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Mississippi State at Southern Miss | -11.5 | 59.5 | W 34 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Mississippi State vs Arizona State | +6.0 | 58.5 | W 24 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Mississippi State vs Alcorn State | -42.5 | 56.5 | W 63 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Mississippi State vs Northern Illinois | -23.5 | 48.5 | W 38 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Mississippi State vs Tennessee | +7.5 | 63.5 | L 34 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Mississippi State at Texas A&M | +17.5 | 57.5 | L 9 - 31 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Mississippi State at Florida | +9.5 | 50.5 | L 21 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Mississippi State vs Texas | +8.5 | 48.5 | L 38 - 45 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Mississippi State at Arkansas | +5.5 | 66.5 | W 38 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/8 | Mississippi State vs Georgia | +9.5 | 56.5 | L 21 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Mississippi State at Missouri | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 27 - 49 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/28 | Mississippi State vs Ole Miss | +7.5 | 62.5 | L 19 - 38 | U | N | |
| Fri 1/2 | Mississippi State vs Wake Forest | -3.0 | 53.5 | ||||
Total: Elite: 7, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 7, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Mississippi State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 7, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Southern Miss's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Southern Miss vs Mississippi State | +11.5 | 59.5 | L 17 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Southern Miss vs Jackson State | -13.5 | 53.0 | W 38 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Southern Miss vs App State | +3.0 | 55.5 | W 38 - 22 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech | +3.0 | 51.5 | L 20 - 30 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Southern Miss vs Jacksonville State | -4.5 | 55.5 | W 42 - 25 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/9 | Southern Miss at Georgia Southern | -3.0 | 59.5 | W 38 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Southern Miss at Louisiana | -4.5 | 54.5 | W 22 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Southern Miss vs UL Monroe | -14.0 | 48.5 | W 49 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | Southern Miss at Arkansas State | -6.5 | 54.5 | W 27 - 21 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Southern Miss vs Texas State | -3.0 | 65.5 | L 14 - 41 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Southern Miss at South Alabama | -2.5 | 53.0 | L 35 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Southern Miss vs Troy | -6.5 | 50.5 | L 18 - 28 | U | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Southern Miss vs Western Kentucky | -3.0 | 59.0 | L 16 - 27 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 6, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 6, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Southern Miss's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 6, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | #86 (.15) | 42% (73) | 30.5 | 45% (54) | 2.82 (92) | 161 | 39% (99) | 237 | 4.49 (19) | #104 (.21) | 44% (103) | 29.2 | 48% (124) | 41% (60) | 3.64 (66) | 61.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| USM | #68 (.18) | 39% (104) | 28.8 | 39% (109) | 2.95 (67) | 127 | 40% (91) | 246 | 3.6 (80) | #43 (.11) | 42% (64) | 27.4 | 43% (73) | 41% (64) | 3.94 (98) | 52.5 | 1.1 | 2 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | #78 (.17) | 39% (109) | 40% (105) | 2.9 (93) | 139 | 38% (104) | 239 | 3.75 (86) | #130 (.32) | 50% (133) | 47% (108) | 55% (134) | 4.32 (113) | 60.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | ||
| USM | #132 () | 35% (130) | 40% (108) | 2.59 (126) | 109 | 30% (133) | 175 | 2.75 (133) | #125 (.3) | 44% (97) | 45% (89) | 43% (93) | 4.17 (104) | 48.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST Offense | 12 | 30.5 | 25.8 | 41.9% | 4.49 | 1.3 | 22 | 398 | 161 | 237 | 3.8 | 53% | 46% | 45% | 39% | 18% | .15 |
| USM Defense | 13 | 27.4 | 27.3 | 41.5% | 3.94 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 45% | 43% | 41% | 18% | .11 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST Defense | 12 | 29.2 | 31 | 44.2% | 3.64 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 45% | 48% | 41% | 14% | .21 |
| USM Offense | 13 | 28.8 | 30.9 | 39.3% | 3.6 | 1.1 | 20 | 373 | 127 | 246 | 3.8 | 48% | 51% | 39% | 40% | 16% | .18 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 12 | 28:42 | 21.8 | 44% | 48% | 7.3 | 61.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0 | 28.8 |
| Southern Miss | 13 | 25:31 | 20 | 40% | 50% | 6.5 | 52.5 | 1.1 | 2 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 3 | 29.5 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST Offense | 12 | 53% (40) | 45% (54) | 42.3 | 161.4 | 3.8 | 28 (16) | .12 (64) | 2.82 (92) | 71% (72) | 12% (125) | 0.97 (65) |
| USM Defense | 13 | 52% (102) | 43% (73) | - | - | - | - | .14 (93) | 2.98 (87) | 78% (112) | 9% (89) | 1.02 (99) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST Defense | 12 | 53% (105) | 48% (124) | - | - | - | - | .16 (99) | 3.42 (135) | 74% (94) | 8% (120) | 0.89 (32) |
| USM Offense | 13 | 48% (79) | 39% (109) | 33.3 | 126.6 | 3.8 | 18 (78) | .09 (77) | 2.95 (67) | 67% (99) | 9% (49) | 0.94 (79) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST Offense | 12 | 46% (91) | 39% (99) | 18.9 | 30.3 | 237 | 7.8 | 12.5 | 19 (75) | 9 (60) | .2 (95) | 1.7 (16) | 34% (115) | 30% (70) | .35 (51) | 7% (94) | 2.3 (7) |
| USM Defense | 13 | 45% (33) | 41% (64) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 (3) | .14 (22) | 1.5 (40) | 32% (67) | 30% (75) | .27 (63) | 8% (10) | 2.2 (120) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST Defense | 12 | 45% (31) | 41% (60) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (6) | .28 (83) | 1.7 (114) | 29% (104) | 30% (74) | .33 (88) | 6% (64) | 2.2 (126) |
| USM Offense | 13 | 51% (53) | 40% (91) | 20.4 | 31.2 | 246.2 | 7.9 | 12.1 | 25 (33) | 10 (34) | .28 (57) | 1.7 (15) | 34% (119) | 30% (74) | .33 (57) | 8% (121) | 2.1 (45) |
Mississippi State's Power Ratings
Mississippi State's Power Rating: 8.21 #48
Mississippi State's Offense Rating: 15.96 #34
Mississippi State's Defense Rating: 7.75 #67
2025 Talent Rating: 844.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 19% #27
Mississippi State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.5 - 7.5
Mississippi State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.8 #58
Mississippi State's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.9 #42
Mississippi State's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #76
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Mississippi State's Power Rating: 8.21 #48
Mississippi State's Offense Rating: 15.96 #34
Mississippi State's Defense Rating: 7.75 #67
2025 Talent Rating: 844.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 19% #27
Mississippi State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.5 - 7.5
Mississippi State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.8 #58
Mississippi State's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.9 #42
Mississippi State's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #76
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Mississippi State: 8.21 Southern Miss: -2.16
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Mississippi State: 3.8 Southern Miss: -5.6
Mississippi State: 8.21 Southern Miss: -2.16
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Mississippi State: 3.8 Southern Miss: -5.6
Southern Miss's Power Ratings
Southern Miss's Power Rating: -2.16 #85
Southern Miss's Offense Rating: 7.79 #75
Southern Miss's Defense Rating: 11.51 #88
2025 Talent Rating: 804.00 #52
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #56
Southern Miss's 2025 Expected Record: 7.3 - 5.7
Southern Miss's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.6 #90
Southern Miss's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #67
Southern Miss's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #102
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 574.86
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Southern Miss's Power Rating: -2.16 #85
Southern Miss's Offense Rating: 7.79 #75
Southern Miss's Defense Rating: 11.51 #88
2025 Talent Rating: 804.00 #52
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #56
Southern Miss's 2025 Expected Record: 7.3 - 5.7
Southern Miss's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.6 #90
Southern Miss's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #67
Southern Miss's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #102
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 574.86
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Mississippi State Scoring
Offense: 30.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 25.8
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 31
Mississippi State's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 30.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 25.8
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 31
Mississippi State's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Mississippi State 32
Southern Miss 24
Total Points: 57
Based on Last 4 Games
Mississippi State 30
Southern Miss 19
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Southern Miss 30
Mississippi State 28
Total Points: 58
Mississippi State 32
Southern Miss 24
Total Points: 57
Based on Last 4 Games
Mississippi State 30
Southern Miss 19
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Southern Miss 30
Mississippi State 28
Total Points: 58
Southern Miss Scoring
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.9
Defense: 27.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.3
Southern Miss's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.9
Defense: 27.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.3
Southern Miss's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 08/30 | Southern Miss | 17 | Mississippi State | 34 | Mississippi State -11.5 | Mississippi State | 59.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/18 | Mississippi State | 41 | Southern Miss | 20 | Mississippi State -18.5 | Mississippi State | 47.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 09/07 | Mississippi State | 38 | Southern Miss | 15 | Mississippi State -16.5 | Mississippi State | 51.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 09/05 | Southern Miss | 16 | Mississippi State | 34 | Mississippi State -13 | Mississippi State | 62.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 08/30 | Mississippi State | 49 | Southern Miss | 0 | Mississippi State -26 | Mississippi State | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 0 | 0 | 2 Overs |
| Mississippi State | 5 | 5 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 2 | 3 - 2 | 3 - 0 | 0 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MSST | USM |
| Power RatePwr | #48 | #85 |
| SP+SP+ | #58 | #90 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #102 | #36 |
| OffenseOff | #94 | #76 |
| DefenseDef | #105 | #10 |
| Spec TeamsST | #84 | #40 |
| TalentTal | #40 | #52 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #27 | #56 |
(11/16) Run Def is awful. 300+ to Mizzu. Rebs will run wild
(10/23) Now 1-12 vs P4 teams since start of '24
(9/29) RT Albert Reese IV inj vs Tenn, ? for A&M
(9/26) Hot start, huge W vs ASU. Shapen looks sharp so far
(9/8) Starting DE Will Whitson out for season, big
(8/30) Shapen good, Run Off better, Def better
(5/23) WR huge ? Top 6 are portals? 4 best LY left
(5/23) Added 5 portal OL post spring. Bad sign?
(5/23) Talent #'s of a mid B12 team, and dropping
(5/7) Def 39 ppg, 7 ypp allowed in SEC play LY
(5/2) TE Seydou Traore a good, reliable target
(12/11) Hired OC Blake Anderson at HC. Decent hire?
(10/19) Run Def suspect vs ULL, allowed 220+. Forced 3 TOs
(10/10) Beat GASO by 3 but needed 3 TOs, 12 flags. Unclear
(10/9) Punter Murley is awful. Will not change the field
(10/9) Nearly blew GASO game, outscored 28-10 but held
(9/21) OG'd La Tech 514-340 & found a way to lose?
(8/30) Outclassed by MSU, Braxton OK, we'll see
(8/1) So Miss could really contend for SBC w/ adds
(8/1) Off added 10 OL, 8 WR, 3 TE, 5 RB & 3 QBs
(8/1) RB has 5 portal adds. Jones/Gray exp'd
(8/1) OL should really improve w/ 10 portal adds
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSST Off | USM Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #94 | #10 |
| SuccessSuc | #73 | #64 |
| ExplosiveExp | #43 | #53 |
| PPAPPA | #86 | #43 |
| PowerPwr | #34 | #88 |
| SP+SP+ | #42 | #102 |
| Pts POPPO | #19 | #98 |
| HavocHav | #120 | #32 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSST Off | USM Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #22 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #54 | #73 |
| Run ExplRExp | #65 | #99 |
| PPAExp | #64 | #93 | Run BlockR Blk | #107 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #92 | #87 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #79 | #74 |
| TackleTak | - | #31 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSST Off | USM Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #54 | #13 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #99 | #64 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #16 | #40 |
| PPAExp | #95 | #22 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #80 | #33 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #125 | #89 |
| DB HavocDB | #94 | #10 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USM Off | MSST Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #76 | #105 |
| SuccessSuc | #104 | #103 |
| ExplosiveExp | #22 | #60 |
| PPAPPA | #68 | #104 |
| PowerPwr | #75 | #67 |
| SP+SP+ | #67 | #76 |
| Pts POPPO | #80 | #66 |
| HavocHav | #91 | #107 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| USM Off | MSST Def | |
| Run GameRun | #116 | #85 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #109 | #124 |
| Run ExplRExp | #79 | #32 |
| PPAExp | #77 | #99 | Run BlockR Blk | #118 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #67 | #135 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #71 | #124 |
| TackleTak | - | #95 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USM Off | MSST Def |
| Pass GamePass | #35 | #79 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #91 | #60 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #15 | #114 |
| PPAExp | #57 | #83 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #45 | #127 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #120 |
| DB HavocDB | #121 | #64 |
Program Comparison
USM 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
MSST 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
USM 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
MSST 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4
Weather Forecast
Playing in M. M. Roberts Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 76° - Wind: 8 mph
Playing in M. M. Roberts Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 76° - Wind: 8 mph
Mississippi State 11.5 (59.5)
Mississippi State won at Southern Miss this year (34-17)
Previous Matchups
Mississippi State beat Southern Miss in 2023 (41-20)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Shapen | 195 | 304 | 64% | 2436 | 15 | 8 | 8.0 |
| Kamario Taylor | 30 | 55 | 55% | 388 | 4 | 1 | 7.1 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluff Bothwell (Tr) | 128 | 639 | 6 | 5.0 | 43 |
| Davon Booth | 136 | 552 | 7 | 4.1 | 22 |
| Kamario Taylor | 64 | 395 | 7 | 6.2 | 39 |
| Xavier Gayten | 24 | 149 | 2 | 6.2 | 25 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson (Tr) | 53 | 948 | 6 | 17.9 | 58 |
| Anthony Evans III (Tr) | 63 | 751 | 4 | 11.9 | 57 |
| Seydou Traore | 34 | 361 | 5 | 10.6 | 55 |
| Ayden Williams (Tr) | 19 | 222 | 0 | 11.7 | 49 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahron Manning (Tr) | 85 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Nic Mitchell | 72 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Brylan Lanier | 65 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaac Smith | 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Mitchell | 72 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Darron Reed Jr. (Tr) | 21 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Will Whitson (Tr) | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalvin Dinkins | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Jones | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Jahron Manning (Tr) | 85 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| DeAgo Brumfeld | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 254 | 400 | 64% | 3053 | 24 | 8 | 7.6 |
| Landy Lyddy | 34 | 52 | 65% | 406 | 2 | 3 | 7.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Pittman (Tr) | 156 | 695 | 8 | 4.5 | 25 |
| Matt Jones (Tr) | 82 | 325 | 4 | 4.0 | 17 |
| Robert Briggs (Tr) | 62 | 304 | 1 | 4.9 | 24 |
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 98 | 215 | 1 | 2.2 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Metcalf (Tr) | 54 | 683 | 2 | 12.6 | 76 |
| Carl Chester (Tr) | 30 | 550 | 6 | 18.3 | 52 |
| Tychaun Chapman (Tr) | 24 | 444 | 3 | 18.5 | 50 |
| Micah Davis (Tr) | 31 | 429 | 5 | 13.8 | 98 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jones | 132 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Montgomery (Tr) | 106 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Corey Myrick (Tr) | 91 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Ian Foster (Tr) | 76 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'Mond Tapp (Tr) | 69 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| Garrick Ponder | 37 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | 132 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Montgomery (Tr) | 106 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Moten (Tr) | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Anthony Richard | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Ian Foster (Tr) | 76 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |