Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Tuesday, December 23rd 2025 (5:30 PM EST)
Southern Miss -3.0 (59.0) (160) Open: -4.0 | 55.5
Western Kentucky 27 - Southern Miss: 16 (New Orleans Bowl)
Hilltoppers (9 - 4) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (25 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (25 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Game in Dome
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Western Kentucky -6.5 (SP+ WKU -6)
Projected Score: WKU: 31 - USM: 25 (56)
USM Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
WKU Travel: 424 miles
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Western Kentucky -6.5 (SP+ WKU -6)
Projected Score: WKU: 31 - USM: 25 (56)
USM Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
WKU Travel: 424 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: 6)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
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: 6)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
| Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston | -9.5 | 60.5 | W 41 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 8/30 | Western Kentucky vs North Alabama | -27.5 | 60.5 | W 55 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Kentucky at Toledo | +8.5 | 57.5 | L 21 - 45 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | -8.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Missouri State | -3.5 | 59.5 | W 27 - 22 | U | Y | |
| Fri 10/3 | Western Kentucky at Delaware | +2.5 | 62.5 | W 27 - 24 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Western Kentucky vs Florida International | -9.5 | 55.5 | L 6 - 25 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/21 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | +5.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -7.5 | 53.5 | W 35 - 16 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -13.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Western Kentucky at LSU | +24.5 | 52.0 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -1.5 | 56.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss | +3.0 | 59.0 | W 27 - 16 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 8
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 6
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 8
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 6
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
| 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 3, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 6
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Predictions for Southern Miss's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 6
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | #74 (.17) | 43% (58) | 29.5 | 45% (52) | 2.97 (62) | 123 | 42% (64) | 252 | 4.21 (30) | #42 (.11) | 37% (19) | 22.8 | 39% (26) | 36% (18) | 2.72 (11) | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 24.5 | 43.2% | 4.21 | 1.4 | 20 | 374 | 123 | 252 | 4.2 | 42% | 57% | 45% | 42% | 15% | .17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 28 | 37% | 2.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 39% | 36% | 16% | .11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 27:10 | 20 | 45% | 33% | 5.6 | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 28.2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 42% (125) | 45% (52) | 29.2 | 122.7 | 4.2 | 20 (78) | .09 (81) | 2.97 (62) | 81% (12) | 9% (49) | 0.92 (84) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 46% (22) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .09 (61) | 2.79 (52) | 55% (3) | 9% (94) | 1.13 (130) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 57% (12) | 42% (64) | 23.3 | 35 | 251.6 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 21 (42) | 11 (60) | .24 (72) | 1.5 (89) | 33% (100) | 34% (24) | .36 (45) | 6% (89) | 1.9 (104) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (109) | 36% (18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (55) | .16 (33) | 1.5 (62) | 34% (32) | 27% (31) | .23 (43) | 7% (17) | 2 (69) |
| 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) |
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 3.54 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 3.54 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 3.54 Southern Miss: -4.66
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 0.4 Southern Miss: -5.6
Western Kentucky: 3.54 Southern Miss: -4.66
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 0.4 Southern Miss: -5.6
Southern Miss's Power Ratings
Southern Miss's Power Rating: -4.66 #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: -4.66 #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
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 31
Southern Miss 25
Total Points: 56
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 30
Southern Miss 22
Total Points: 52
Based on Entire Season
Southern Miss 28
Western Kentucky 27
Total Points: 55
Western Kentucky 31
Southern Miss 25
Total Points: 56
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 30
Southern Miss 22
Total Points: 52
Based on Entire Season
Southern Miss 28
Western Kentucky 27
Total Points: 55
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 Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 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 Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12/23 | Southern Miss | 16 | Western Kentucky | 27 | Southern Miss -3.0 | Western Kentucky | 59.0 | Under |
| 2020 | 11/14 | Western Kentucky | 10 | Southern Miss | 7 | Western Kentucky -8 | Southern Miss | 45.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/23 | Southern Miss | 10 | Western Kentucky | 28 | Southern Mississippi -3 | Western Kentucky | 51.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 12/05 | Western Kentucky | 45 | Southern Miss | 28 | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Western Kentucky | 76.0 | Under |
| 2012 | 09/22 | Western Kentucky | 42 | Southern Miss | 17 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 0 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| Western Kentucky | 5 | 3 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 2 | 1 - 3 | 1 - 3 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 3 | 3 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 3 - 1 |
| Western Kentucky Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | Orleans Bowl | Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss | +3.0 | 59.0 | W 27 - 16 |
| 2024 | Raton Bowl | Western Kentucky vs James Madison | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 17 - 27 |
| 2023 | Toastery Bowl | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion | +4.0 | 49.0 | W 38 - 35 |
| 2022 | Orleans Bowl | Western Kentucky vs South Alabama | +4.0 | 58.0 | W 44 - 23 |
| 2021 | Raton Bowl | Western Kentucky vs App State | +3.0 | 67.0 | W 59 - 38 |
| 2020 | Lendingtree Bowl | Western Kentucky vs Georgia State | +3.5 | 50.5 | L 21 - 39 |
| 2019 | Responder Bowl | Western Kentucky vs Western Michigan | -3.0 | 56.0 | W 23 - 20 |
| Southern Miss Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | Orleans Bowl | Southern Miss vs Western Kentucky | -3.0 | 59.0 | L 16 - 27 |
| 2022 | Lendingtree Bowl | Southern Miss vs Rice | -7.0 | 46.5 | W 38 - 24 |
| 2019 | Forces Bowl | Southern Miss vs Tulane | +7.5 | 58.0 | L 13 - 30 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU | USM |
| Power RatePwr | #57 | #85 |
| SP+SP+ | #70 | #90 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #55 | #36 |
| OffenseOff | #64 | #76 |
| DefenseDef | #54 | #10 |
| Spec TeamsST | #28 | #40 |
| TalentTal | #89 | #52 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #88 | #56 |
(10/21) QB1 McIvor shoulder inj, R. Tisdale (Fr) vs La Tech
(10/15) FIU performance off a bye? Completely unprepared
(10/15) McIover last 4 games, 2 TD, 4 INT, 231 YPG.
(10/14) Shameful performance vs FIU, OG'd by 200+, Off awful
(10/4) Lucky W @ Del, OG'd by 100 yds, 2 TOs for TDs.
(10/4) QB McIvor is fun in an extremely pass heavy Off
(8/23) Likely 7-8 portal starters on both Off & Def
(8/2) Over Bet Watch, McIvor off great, Def rough
(7/25) Def portal adds include 11 DL, 3 LB, 8 DBs.
(7/25) WR complete rebuild. Took 7 portals + 2 TEs
(7/25) OL rebuild. 10 portal adds. Will take some time
(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
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | USM Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #64 | #10 |
| SuccessSuc | #58 | #64 |
| ExplosiveExp | #70 | #53 |
| PPAPPA | #74 | #43 |
| PowerPwr | #77 | #88 |
| SP+SP+ | #60 | #102 |
| Pts POPPO | #30 | #98 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #32 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | USM Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #22 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #52 | #73 |
| Run ExplRExp | #84 | #99 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #93 | Run BlockR Blk | #91 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #87 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #99 | #74 |
| TackleTak | - | #31 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | USM Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #47 | #13 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #64 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #40 |
| PPAExp | #72 | #22 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #34 | #33 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #89 |
| DB HavocDB | #89 | #10 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USM Off | WKU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #76 | #54 |
| SuccessSuc | #104 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #22 | #116 |
| PPAPPA | #68 | #42 |
| PowerPwr | #75 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #67 | #80 |
| Pts POPPO | #80 | #11 |
| HavocHav | #91 | #58 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| USM Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #116 | #72 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #109 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #79 | #130 |
| PPAExp | #77 | #61 | Run BlockR Blk | #118 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #67 | #52 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #71 | #31 |
| TackleTak | - | #118 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USM Off | WKU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #35 | #34 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #91 | #18 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #15 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #57 | #33 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #45 | #70 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #121 | #17 |
Program Comparison
USM 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
USM 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Caesers Superdome
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 70°
Playing in Caesers Superdome
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 70°
Southern Miss -3.0 (59.0)
Western Kentucky won at Southern Miss this year (27-16)
No Matchups Past 4 Years
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick McIvor (Tr) | 183 | 273 | 67% | 2062 | 12 | 6 | 7.6 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 139 | 212 | 66% | 1432 | 9 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvis Parrish | 106 | 576 | 1 | 5.4 | 66 |
| La'Vell Wright (Tr) | 85 | 471 | 10 | 5.5 | 39 |
| George Hart III | 70 | 300 | 5 | 4.3 | 36 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 52 | 108 | 2 | 2.1 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Henry (Tr) | 55 | 888 | 6 | 16.1 | 55 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 66 | 618 | 3 | 9.4 | 78 |
| Moussa Barry | 34 | 488 | 1 | 14.4 | 48 |
| Noah Meyers | 32 | 357 | 3 | 11.2 | 62 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wester (Tr) | 106 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Dave Herard | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Oliver (Tr) | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Koron Hayward | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Emery (Tr) | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Harper Holloman | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazir Ward | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 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 |