| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Middle Tennessee | 14 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Game flow
Middle Tennessee won by 25 · 7 scoresLead changes
1
1 time tied
MTSU biggest lead
+25
Q3 0:26
USM biggest lead
+7
Q1 7:47
Time in front
MTSU 75% · USM 11%
tied 14% · 45:14 vs 6:39 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Middle Tennessee is ahead, below it Southern Miss. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
7:47
TD Jason Brownlee 13 Yd pass from Jake Lange (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)3 plays, 39 yds, 1:01 · from MTSU 39
USM 7–0 MTSU1:08
TD Mike DiLiello 6 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)7 plays, 29 yds, 2:30 · from USM 29
USM 7–7 MTSU0:14
TD Tra Fluellen 18 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Zeke Rankin Kick)
USM 7–14 MTSU2nd quarter
11:42
TD Jordan Branch 29 Yd Fumble Return (Zeke Rankin Kick)
USM 7–21 MTSU3rd quarter
7:46
FG Briggs Bourgeois 38 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 48 yds, 3:35 · from USM 31
USM 10–21 MTSU5:09
TD Mike DiLiello 14 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)7 plays, 81 yds, 2:31 · from MTSU 19
USM 10–28 MTSU0:26
TD DQ Thomas 43 Yd Interception Return (Zeke Rankin Kick)
USM 10–35 MTSUDrives
MTSU 2/12 scoredUSM 5/16 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | MTSU | MTSU 25 | 4 | 9 | 2:09 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:51 | USM | USM 14 | 6 | 18 | 3:17 | Punt |
| Q1 | 9:34 | MTSU | MTSU 21 | 3 | 18 | 0:46 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 8:48 | USM | MTSU 39 | 3 | 39 | 1:01 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 7:40 | MTSU | MTSU 15 | 4 | 44 | 0:57 | Interception |
| Q1 | 6:43 | USM | USM 8 | 7 | 21 | 3:05 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 3:38 | MTSU | USM 29 | 7 | 29 | 2:30 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 1:08 | USM | USM 35 | 3 | 3 | 0:54 | Punt Touchdown |
| Q1 | 0:07 | USM | USM 32 | 7 | -3 | 3:25 | Fumble Return Touchdown |
| Q2 | 11:42 | USM | USM 25 | 5 | 0 | 2:27 | Punt |
| Q2 | 9:15 | MTSU | USM 7 | 2 | 7 | 0:41 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 8:34 | USM | USM 20 | 12 | 52 | 5:23 | Interception |
Win probability
Middle Tennessee 100% · pregame line Middle Tennessee −12.5 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lange | 16/34 | 166 | 4.9 | 1 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Tee Webb | 2/6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 12.6 |
| Jake Smithhart | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Gore Jr. | 20 | 83 | 4.2 | 0 | 13 |
| Dajon Richard | 12 | 34 | 2.8 | 0 | 17 |
| Team | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Baker | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Lange | 7 | -61 | -8.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Brownlee | 9 | 120 | 13.3 | 1 | 34 |
| Grayson Gunter | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 |
| Brad Dennis | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Dajon Richard | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Demarcus Jones | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cole Cavallo | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Scott Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs Bourgeois | 1/1 | 100.0 | 38 | 1/1 | 4 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Hunt | 5 | 223 | 44.6 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
Biggest plays
USM +18% Q1 7:47 Jake Lange pass complete to Jason Brownlee for 13 yds for a TD, (Briggs Bourgeois KICK)
MTSU +16% Q1 7:47 PENALTY USM False Start (Hulett,Justin) 5 yards from MTS03 to MTS08. NO PLAY.
MTSU +16% Q1 1:08 Mike DiLiello run for 6 yds for a TD, (Zeke Rankin KICK)
MTSU +14% Q1 0:14 Tra Fluellen 18 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Zeke Rankin Kick)
MTSU +13% Q1 3:22 Mike DiLiello pass complete to Jimmy Marshall for 2 yds to the SoMis 27
Team stats
| Stat | USM | MTSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-18 | 1-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 234 | 287 |
| Passing | 184 | 142 |
| Comp/Att | 18/41 | 14/21 |
| Yards per pass | 4.5 | 6.8 |
| Rushing | 50 | 145 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 1.2 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 12-96 | 8-83 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:00 | 27:00 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at USM 2 run for a loss of 1 yard to the SoMis 1
Q4 0:08 4th & Goal at USM 2 Frank Peasant run for no gain to the SoMis 2
Q4 0:53 3rd & Goal at USM 1 Frank Peasant run for 1 yd to the SoMis 2
Q4 1:31 2nd & Goal at USM 6 Nick Vattiato run for 5 yds to the SoMis 1
Q4 2:01 1st & Goal at USM 10 Nick Vattiato pass complete to JaMichael Thompson for 4 yds to the SoMis 6
Q4 2:57 1st & 10 at USM 30 Frank Peasant run for 20 yds to the SoMis 10 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:51 3rd & 2 at USM 42 Frank Peasant run for 12 yds to the SoMis 30 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:25 2nd & 5 at USM 45 Frank Peasant run for 3 yds to the SoMis 42
Q4 5:17 1st & 10 at 50 Frank Peasant run for 5 yds to the SoMis 45
Q4 5:54 2nd & 5 at MTSU 38 Nick Vattiato pass complete to Marquel Tinsley for 12 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Q4 6:44 1st & 10 at MTSU 33 Frank Peasant run for 5 yds to the MTnSt 38
Q4 7:02 4th & 6 at USM 21 Mason Hunt punt for 46 yds, fair catch by Jaylin Lane at the MTnSt 33
Q4 7:10 3rd & 6 at USM 21 Jake Smithhart pass incomplete to Luke Baker
Q4 7:25 2nd & 6 at USM 21 Dajon Richard run for no gain to the SoMis 21
Q4 8:08 1st & 10 at USM 17 Dajon Richard run for 4 yds to the SoMis 21
Q4 8:30 4th & 8 at MTSU 33 Kyle Ulbrich punt for 50 yds
Q4 9:03 3rd & 9 at MTSU 32 Martell Pettaway run for 1 yd to the MTnSt 33
Q4 9:54 2nd & 9 at MTSU 32 Martell Pettaway run for no gain to the MTnSt 32
Q4 10:41 1st & 10 at MTSU 31 Martell Pettaway run for 1 yd to the MTnSt 32
Q4 10:59 4th & 15 at MTSU 27 Tee Webb pass intercepted
Q4 11:15 3rd & 15 at MTSU 27 SOUTHERN MISS Penalty, Ineligible Downfield on Pass ( Yards) declined
Q4 11:36 2nd & 10 at MTSU 22 Dee Baker run for 5 yds to the MTnSt 27
Q4 12:04 1st & 10 at MTSU 22 Tee Webb pass incomplete to Jason Brownlee
Q4 12:09 3rd & 12 at MTSU 32 JaMichael Thompson run for 10 yds to the MTnSt 22 JaMichael Thompson fumbled, forced by Santrell Latham, recovered by SoMis Santrell Latham