| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Mississippi | 7 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 44 |
| Kentucky | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Game flow
Southern Mississippi won by 9 · 13 scoresLead changes
2
1 time tied
UK biggest lead
+25
Q2 0:56
USM biggest lead
+9
Q4 2:24
Time in front
UK 55% · USM 32%
tied 12% · 33:02 vs 19:29 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Kentucky is ahead, below it Southern Mississippi. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:37
TD Ito Smith 8 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)7 plays, 49 yds, 3:36 · from UK 49
USM 7–0 UK6:09
TD Jeff Badet 72 Yd pass from Drew Barker (Austin MacGinnis Kick)2 plays, 75 yds, 0:40 · from UK 25
USM 7–7 UK4:03
TD Garrett Johnson 43 Yd pass from Drew Barker (Austin MacGinnis Kick)2 plays, 58 yds, 0:33 · from UK 42
USM 7–14 UK0:25
TD Kayaune Ross 9 Yd pass from Drew Barker (Austin MacGinnis Kick)7 plays, 65 yds, 2:04 · from UK 35
USM 7–21 UK2nd quarter
6:55
TD Garrett Johnson 53 Yd pass from Drew Barker (Austin MacGinnis Kick)2 plays, 49 yds, 0:24 · from USM 49
USM 7–28 UK2:46
FG Parker Shaunfield 31 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 64 yds, 4:02 · from USM 23
USM 10–28 UK0:56
TD Jojo Kemp 7 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)5 plays, 64 yds, 1:42 · from UK 36
USM 10–35 UK0:26
TD Isaiah Jones 71 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield Kick)3 plays, 84 yds, 0:22 · from USM 16
USM 17–35 UK3rd quarter
10:36
TD Nick Mullens 1 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)11 plays, 84 yds, 4:20 · from USM 16
USM 24–35 UK6:45
TD Julian Allen 18 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield Kick)8 plays, 66 yds, 2:39 · from USM 34
USM 31–35 UK1:01
TD Nick Mullens 1 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)10 plays, 57 yds, 3:32 · from USM 43
USM 38–35 UK4th quarter
10:30
FG Parker Shaunfield 49 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 56 yds, 4:54 · from USM 12
USM 41–35 UK2:24
FG Parker Shaunfield 25 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 62 yds, 4:56 · from USM 30
USM 44–35 UKDrives
UK 5/16 scoredUSM 8/15 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | UK | UK 23 | 3 | 2 | 1:47 | Punt |
| Q1 | 13:13 | USM | UK 49 | 7 | 49 | 3:36 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:25 | UK | UK 24 | 5 | 39 | 1:36 | Downs |
| Q1 | 7:49 | USM | USM 37 | 3 | -10 | 1:00 | Punt |
| Q1 | 6:49 | UK | UK 25 | 2 | 75 | 0:40 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:03 | USM | USM 16 | 3 | -5 | 1:27 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:36 | UK | UK 42 | 2 | 58 | 0:33 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 3:57 | USM | USM 24 | 4 | 11 | 1:28 | Interception |
| Q1 | 2:29 | UK | UK 35 | 7 | 65 | 2:04 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 0:20 | USM | USM 24 | 4 | 9 | 1:29 | Punt |
| Q2 | 13:51 | UK | UK 26 | 6 | 25 | 1:52 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:59 | USM | USM 18 | 5 | 25 | 2:26 | Interception |
Win probability
Southern Mississippi 100% · pregame line Kentucky −7.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Mullens | 18/28 | 258 | 9.2 | 2 | 3 | 40.9 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ito Smith | 36 | 173 | 4.8 | 1 | 12 |
| George Payne | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 0 | 14 |
| Tyre'oune Holmes | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 |
| Team | 4 | -4 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Mullens | 10 | -14 | -1.4 | 2 | 4 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jones | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 1 | 71 |
| Allenzae Staggers | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 28 |
| Ito Smith | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 22 |
| Julian Allen | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 18 |
| D.J. Thompson | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 |
| Korey Robertson | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Marquise Ricard | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Collins | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Shaunfield | 3/3 | 100.0 | 49 | 5/5 | 14 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Sarrazin | 3 | 136 | 45.3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
Biggest plays
USM +33% Q3 1:01 Nick Mullens run for 1 yd for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK)
UK +26% Q3 1:01 Parker Shaunfield kickoff for 53 yds , J.D. Harmon return for 16 yds to the Kent 46 SOUTHERN MISS Penalty, personal foul (-15 Yards) to the Kent 48
USM +22% Q3 6:45 Nick Mullens pass complete to Julian Allen for 18 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK)
UK +19% Q4 10:30 Parker Shaunfield kickoff for 62 yds , Sihiem King return for 27 yds to the Kent 30
UK +18% Q3 6:45 Stephen Brauchle kickoff for 54 yds , Jojo Kemp return for 21 yds to the Kent 32
Team stats
| Stat | USM | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 32 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 | 3-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 520 | 409 |
| Passing | 258 | 313 |
| Comp/Att | 18/28 | 16/25 |
| Yards per pass | 9.2 | 12.5 |
| Rushing | 262 | 96 |
| Rushing Attempts | 68 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Penalties | 7-50 | 6-75 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 40:32 | 19:28 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 2:07 4th & 20 at UK 43 TEAM run for no gain to the Kent 43
Q4 2:07 4th & 14 at UK 37 SOUTHERN MISS Penalty, delay of game (-6 Yards) to the Kent 43
Q4 2:07 3rd & 13 at UK 36 TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the Kent 37
Q4 2:07 1st & 10 at USM 33 TEAM run for 31 yds to the Kent 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:15 1st & 10 at UK 39 Drew Barker sacked by Xavier Thigpen for a loss of 4 yards to the SoMis 33 Drew Barker fumbled, recovered by SoMis Dylan Bradley , return for 0 yards
Q4 2:15 Timeout SOUTHERN MISS, clock 02:15
Q4 2:24 Parker Shaunfield kickoff for 53 yds , J.D. Harmon return for 27 yds to the Kent 39
Q4 2:24 4th & 3 at UK 8 Parker Shaunfield 25 yd FG GOOD
Q4 2:28 Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 02:28
Q4 2:33 3rd & 7 at UK 12 Ito Smith run for 4 yds to the Kent 8
Q4 2:33 Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 02:33
Q4 4:38 2nd & 9 at UK 14 Nick Mullens run for 2 yds to the Kent 12
Q4 4:38 1st & 10 at UK 15 Ito Smith run for 1 yd to the Kent 14
Q4 4:38 2nd & 9 at UK 24 Ito Smith run for 9 yds to the Kent 15 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:38 1st & 10 at UK 25 Ito Smith run for 1 yd to the Kent 24
Q4 4:45 3rd & 5 at UK 40 [SHOT], MULLENS, Nick pass incomplete to THOMPSON, D.J., PENALTY UK pass interference 15 yards to the UK25, 1ST DOWN USM, NO PLAY.
Q4 4:45 Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 04:45
Q4 7:20 2nd & 4 at UK 39 George Payne run for a loss of 1 yard to the Kent 40
Q4 7:20 1st & 10 at UK 45 George Payne run for 6 yds to the Kent 39
Q4 7:20 3rd & 3 at USM 37 Nick Mullens pass complete to Allenzae Staggers for 18 yds to the Kent 45 for a 1ST down
Q4 7:20 2nd & 11 at USM 29 Nick Mullens pass complete to Julian Allen for 8 yds to the SoMis 37
Q4 7:20 1st & 10 at USM 30 Ito Smith run for a loss of 1 yard to the SoMis 29
Q4 10:23 4th & 17 at UK 35 Grant McKinniss punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Allenzae Staggers at the SoMis 30
Q4 10:23 3rd & 20 at UK 32 Drew Barker pass complete to Garrett Johnson for 3 yds to the Kent 35