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)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (25 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Western Kentucky -3 (SP+ WKU -8.5)
Projected Score: WKU: 30 - USM: 27 (57)
USM Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
WKU Travel: 529 miles
Our Line: Western Kentucky -3 (SP+ WKU -8.5)
Projected Score: WKU: 30 - USM: 27 (57)
USM Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
WKU Travel: 529 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)
'25 Opponents: (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)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 11)
| 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: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| 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 (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| 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) | 29.5 | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 22.8 | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| USM | #132 () | 35% (130) | 28.8 | 40% (108) | 2.59 (126) | 109 | 30% (133) | 175 | 2.75 (133) | #125 (.3) | 44% (97) | 27.4 | 45% (89) | 43% (93) | 4.17 (104) | 48.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| USM | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| 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 | 14 | 29.5 | 24.5 | 41.8% | 3.83 | 1.7 | 19 | 374 | 110 | 265 | 3.5 | 45% | 55% | 38% | 45% | 16% | .19 |
| USM Defense | 12 | 27.4 | 27.3 | 44.1% | 4.17 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% | 45% | 45% | 43% | 14% | .3 |
| 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 | 14 | 22.8 | 28 | 44.7% | 3.66 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 63% | 36% | 48% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
| USM Offense | 12 | 28.8 | 30.9 | 34.7% | 2.75 | 2.4 | 16 | 284 | 109 | 175 | 3.2 | 49% | 51% | 40% | 30% | 26% |
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 | 14 | 27:52 | 19.3 | 41% | 59% | 4.1 | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 29.7 |
| Southern Miss | 12 | 27:22 | 15.5 | 25% | 44% | 6 | 48.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 2 | 26.5 |
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 | 14 | 45% (105) | 38% (117) | 31.1 | 109.7 | 3.5 | 14 (98) | .01 (121) | 2.78 (108) | 69% (100) | 11% (87) | 0.95 (75) |
| USM Defense | 12 | 55% (116) | 45% (89) | - | - | - | - | .27 (129) | 3.22 (101) | 71% (54) | 10% (80) | 1.21 (131) |
| 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 | 14 | 63% (134) | 48% (113) | - | - | - | - | .19 (103) | 3.36 (116) | 77% (93) | 9% (88) | 0.9 (35) |
| USM Offense | 12 | 49% (79) | 40% (108) | 34.2 | 109 | 3.2 | 13 (105) | .06 (103) | 2.59 (126) | 61% (124) | 18% (133) | 1 (53) |
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 | 14 | 55% (26) | 45% (33) | 22.1 | 33.5 | 264.6 | 7.9 | 12 | 28 (15) | 12 (85) | .36 (28) | 1.6 (59) | 33% (91) | 30% (91) | .29 (89) | 6% (56) | 1.9 (100) |
| USM Defense | 12 | 45% (20) | 43% (93) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (109) | .35 (114) | 1.7 (114) | 31% (77) | 35% (114) | .51 (124) | 5% (113) | 2.2 (116) |
| 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 | 14 | 36% (1) | 40% (60) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .29 (99) | 1.8 (128) | 28% (116) | 29% (47) | .23 (37) | 3% (132) | 2.1 (92) |
| USM Offense | 12 | 51% (55) | 30% (133) | 13.8 | 26.5 | 174.9 | 6.6 | 12.6 | 7 (130) | 17 (127) | -.05 (134) | 1.7 (30) | 38% (130) | 24% (125) | .15 (129) | 8% (122) | 2.1 (45) |
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -6.35 #84
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.64 #104
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 13.99 #71
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: 1.6 #69
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #78
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -6.35 #84
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.64 #104
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 13.99 #71
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: 1.6 #69
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #78
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 436
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -6.35 Southern Miss: -5.4
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 1.6 Southern Miss: -7.1
Western Kentucky: -6.35 Southern Miss: -5.4
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 1.6 Southern Miss: -7.1
Southern Miss's Power Ratings
Southern Miss's Power Rating: -5.4 #78
Southern Miss's Offense Rating: 13.24 #69
Southern Miss's Defense Rating: 16.94 #93
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: -7.1 #94
Southern Miss's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.0 #69
Southern Miss's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #103
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 564.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Southern Miss's Power Rating: -5.4 #78
Southern Miss's Offense Rating: 13.24 #69
Southern Miss's Defense Rating: 16.94 #93
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: -7.1 #94
Southern Miss's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.0 #69
Southern Miss's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #103
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 564.29
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 30
Southern Miss 27
Projected Total Points: 57
Western Kentucky 30
Southern Miss 27
Projected Total Points: 57
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 |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #84 | #78 |
| SP+SP+ | #69 | #94 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #65 | #35 |
| OffenseOff | #69 | #78 |
| DefenseDef | #71 | #10 |
| Spec TeamsST | #20 | #46 |
| 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 | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #69 | #10 |
| SuccessSuc | #83 | #97 |
| ExplosiveExp | #33 | #124 |
| PPAPPA | #66 | #125 |
| PowerPwr | #104 | #93 |
| SP+SP+ | #56 | #103 |
| Pts POPPO | #78 | #104 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #97 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | USM Def | |
| Run GameRun | #72 | #21 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #117 | #89 |
| Run ExplRExp | #75 | #131 |
| PPAExp | #121 | #129 | Run BlockR Blk | #95 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #108 | #101 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #103 | #60 |
| TackleTak | - | #42 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | USM Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #57 | #6 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #33 | #93 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #59 | #114 |
| PPAExp | #28 | #114 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #48 | #15 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #87 | #80 |
| DB HavocDB | #56 | #113 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USM Off | WKU Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #78 | #71 |
| SuccessSuc | #130 | #102 |
| ExplosiveExp | #50 | #36 |
| PPAPPA | #132 | #95 |
| PowerPwr | #69 | #71 |
| SP+SP+ | #69 | #78 |
| Pts POPPO | #133 | #54 |
| HavocHav | #133 | #122 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| USM Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #112 | #65 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #108 | #113 |
| Run ExplRExp | #53 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #103 | #103 | Run BlockR Blk | #117 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #126 | #116 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #132 | #128 |
| TackleTak | - | #119 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USM Off | WKU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #36 | #52 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #133 | #60 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #30 | #128 |
| PPAExp | #134 | #99 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #54 | #81 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #133 | #88 |
| DB HavocDB | #122 | #132 |
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
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Southern Miss -3.0 (59.0)
Western Kentucky won at Southern Miss this year (27-16)
Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Southern Miss last year (27-16)
| 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 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 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 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 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 |