2015 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team

2015 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football
Conference USA West Division champions
Conference Conference USA
West Division
2015 record 9–5 (7–1 C-USA)
Head coach Todd Monken (3rd year)
Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey (2nd year)
Defensive coordinator Dave Duggan (3rd year)
Home stadium M. M. Roberts Stadium
(Capacity: 36,000)
2015 Conference USA football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
East Division
#24 WKU x$   8 0         12 2  
Middle Tennessee   6 2         7 6  
Marshall   6 2         10 3  
FIU   3 5         5 7  
Old Dominion   3 5         5 7  
Florida Atlantic   3 5         3 9  
Charlotte   0 8         2 10  
West Division
Southern Miss x   7 1         9 5  
Louisiana Tech   6 2         9 4  
UTSA   3 5         3 9  
UTEP   3 5         5 7  
Rice   3 5         5 7  
North Texas   1 7         1 11  
Championship: WKU 45, Southern Miss 28
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
As of 8:39, January 12, 2015 (UTC); Rankings from AP Poll

The 2015 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represents the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season as members of the West Division of Conference USA. They are led by third year head coach Todd Monken and play their home games at M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Schedule

Southern Miss announced their 2015 football schedule on February 2, 2015. The 2015 schedule consist of six home and away games in the regular season. The Golden Eagles will host CUSA foes North Texas, Old Dominion, UTEP, and UTSA, and will travel to Charlotte, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, and Rice.[1]

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 5 9:00 p.m. Mississippi State* M. M. Roberts StadiumHattiesburg, MS FS1 L 16–34   36,641
September 12 2:30 p.m. Austin Peay* M. M. Roberts Stadium • Hattiesburg, MS ASN W 52–6   23,042
September 19 6:00 p.m. at Texas State* Bobcat StadiumSan Marcos, TX ESPN3 W 56–50   27,252
September 26 11:00 a.m. at Nebraska* Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE ESPNews L 28–36   89,899
October 3 6:00 p.m. North Texas M. M. Roberts Stadium • Hattiesburg, MS FCS W 49–14   26,430
October 9 6:00 p.m. at Marshall Joan C. Edwards StadiumHuntington, WV CBSSN L 10–31   22,763
October 17 6:00 p.m. UTSAdagger M. M. Roberts Stadium • Hattiesburg, MS ASN W 32–10   28,745
October 24 11:00 a.m. at Charlotte Jerry Richardson StadiumCharlotte, NC ASN W 44–10   13,813
October 31 1:30 p.m. UTEP M. M. Roberts Stadium • Hattiesburg, MS FCS W 34–13   25,581
November 14 2:30 p.m. at Rice Rice StadiumHouston, TX ASN W 65–10   18,656
November 21 2:30 p.m. Old Dominion M. M. Roberts Stadium • Hattiesburg, MS ASN W 56–31   29,568
November 28 11:00 a.m. at Louisiana Tech Joe Aillet StadiumRuston, LA (Rivalry in Dixie) FSN W 58–24   19,028
December 5 11:00 a.m. at WKU Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith StadiumBowling Green, KY (C–USA Championship) ESPN2 L 28–45   16,823
December 26 1:20 p.m. vs. Washington* Cotton BowlDallas, TX (Heart of Dallas Bowl) ESPN L 31–44   20,229
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time Zone.
Schedule source:[2]

Game notes

Mississippi State

Overall record Last meeting Result
14–13–1 2014 L 0–49
Week One: Mississippi State Bulldogs at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 7 7 13734
Golden Eagles 10 0 3316

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

Game information
First quarter
  • 5:39 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 31 yard field goal, Southern Miss 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 1:39
  • 5:26 Mississippi State – Brandon Holloway 100 yard kickoff return (Westin Graves kick), Mississippi State 7–3. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
  • 2:20 Southern Miss – Jay'Shawn Washington 19 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauche kick), Southern Miss 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:06
Second quarter
  • 10:57 Mississippi State – Justin Johnson 5 yard pass from Dak Prescott (Westin Graves kick), Mississippi State 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:28
Third quarter
  • 12:15 Mississippi State – Gus Walley 4 yard pass from Dak Prescott (Westin Graves kick), Mississippi State 21–10. Drive: 9 plays, 95 yards, 2:45
  • 10:36 Mississippi State – Westin Graves 38 yard field goal, Mississippi State 24–10. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 1:22
  • 8:37 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 27 yard field goal, Mississippi State 24–13. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:59
  • 4:02 Mississippi State – Westin Graves 37 yard field goal, Mississippi State 27–13. Drive: 13 plays, 53 yards, 4:35
Fourth quarter
  • 13:01 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauche 27 yard field goal, Mississippi State 27–16. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:01
  • 5:55 Mississippi State – Dak Prescott 7 yard run (Westin Graves kick), Mississippi State 34–16. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 1:40
Leading Passers
  • MSU – Dak Prescott, 22–38, 237 yards, 2 TD
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 30–44, 311 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Leading Rushers
  • MSU – Dak Prescott, 8 carries, 72 yards
  • USM – Ito Smith, 8 carries, 69 yards
Leading Receivers
  • MSU – Fred Ross, 5 rceptions, 75 yards
  • USM – Korey Robertson, 6 receptions, 81 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • MSU – Richie Brown, 11 tackles
  • USM – Picasso Nelson Jr., 5 tackles

Austin Peay

Overall record Last meeting Result
First Meeting
Week Two: Austin Peay Governors at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Governors 6 0 006
Golden Eagles 7 21 21352

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

Game information
First quarter
  • 5:36 Southern Miss – Mullens, Nick Mullens 2 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:07
  • 3:01 Austin Peay – Rashaan Coleman 44 yard pass from Trey Taylor (Loga Birchfield kick failed), Southern Miss 7–6. Drive: 4 plays, 87 yards, 2:35
Second quarter
  • 13:51 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 75 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 14–6. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:21
  • 10:23 Southern Miss – D.J. Thompson 3 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 21–6. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:52
  • 7:37 Southern Miss – Korey Robertson 9 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 28–6. Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:02
Third quarter
  • 9:23 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 49 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 35–6. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:37
  • 4:54 Southern Miss – Justice Hayes 1 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 42–6. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:10
  • 1:23 Southern Miss – Kalan Reed 76 yard interception return (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 49–6. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:31
Fourth quarter
  • 12:41 Southern Miss – Parker Shaunfield 28 yard field goal, Southern Miss 52–6. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:47
Leading Passers
  • APSU – Trey Taylor, 11–18, 93 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 22–40, 275 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Leading Rushers
  • APSU – Kendall Morris, 17 carries, 54 yards
  • USM – Ito Smith, 10 carries, 135 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • APSU – Rashaan Coleman, 2 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD
  • USM – Casey Martin, 7 receptions, 81 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • APSU – DeKeivis Perry, 5 tackles
  • USM – Dylan Bradley, 8 tackles, 2 sacks

@ Texas State

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2013 L 15–22
Week Three: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 14 7 211456
Bobcats 3 22 32250

at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, TX

Game information
First quarter
  • 11:47 Southern Miss – D.J. Thompson 23 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:13
  • 8:49 Texas State – Lumi Kaba 27 yard field goal, Southern Miss 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 2:53
  • 7:22 Southern Miss – Jordan Mitchell 19 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:27
Second quarter
  • 14:54 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 1 yard run (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 21–3. Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:03
  • 13:41 Texas State – Tyler Jones 35 yard run (Lumi Kaba kick), Southern Miss 21–10. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:08
  • 2:00 Texas State – Lawrence White 3 yard pass from Tyler Jones (Robert Lowe pass from Jack Rhoades), Southern Miss 21–18. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 3:28
  • 0:34 Texas State – Demun Mercer 32 yard pass from Tyler Jones (Lumi Kaba kick), Texas State 25–21. Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 0:27
Third quarter
  • 12:09 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 4 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 28–25. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 0:58
  • 5:56 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 3 yard run (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 35–25. Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 4:43
  • 4:11 Texas State – Lumi Kaba 33 yard field goal, Southern Miss 35–28. Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 1:36
  • 2:49 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 53 yard run (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 42–28. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:22
Fourth quarter
  • 13:36 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 50 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 49–28. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:12
  • 08:12 Texas State – Robert Lowe 2 yard run (Lumi Kaba kick), Southern Miss 49–35. Drive: 14 plays, 84 yards, 5:24
  • 7:59 Texas State – Tyler Jones 54 yard run (Lumi Kaba kick), Southern Miss 49–42. Drive: 1 play, 54 yards, 0:13
  • 6:23 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 64 yard run (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 56–42. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:36
  • 0:51 Texas State – Safety, Southern Miss 56–44. Drive: 4 plays, -1 yard, 1:06
  • 0:04 Texas State – Demun Mercer 4 yard pass from Tyler Jones (Lumi Kaba kick failed), Southern Miss 56–50. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 0:42
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 19–27, 333 yards, 4 TD
  • TSU – Tyler Jones, 31–46, 310 yards, 3 TD
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Jalen Richard, 27 carries, 230 yards, 4 TD
  • TSU – Tyler Jones, 18 carries, 160 yards, 2 TD
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Casey Martin, 5 receptions, 114 yards
  • TSU – Jafus Gaines, 8 receptions, 78 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – D'Nerius Antoine, 9 tackles
  • TSU – Trey McGowan, 11 tackles

@ Nebraska

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–4 2013 L 13–56
Week Four: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Nebraska Cornhuskers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 0 0 72128
Cornhuskers 10 12 7736

at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE

Game information
First quarter
  • 9:57 Nebraska – Jordan Westerkamp 6 yard pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown kick), Nebraska 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 3:35
  • 4:24 Nebraska – Drew Brown 29 yard field goal, Nebraska 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:03
Second quarter
  • 10:49 Nebraska – Drew Brown 27 yard field goal, Nebraska 13–0. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 5:02
  • 5:31 Nebraska – Drew Brown 40 yard field goal, Nebraska 16–0. Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 2:22
  • 1:34 Nebraska – Drew Brown 22 yard field goal, Nebraska 19–0. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 1:57
  • 0:00 Nebraska – Drew Brown 50 yard field goal, Nebraska 22–0. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 0:34
Third quarter
  • 13:19 Southern Miss – Ito Smith run for 17 yards (Parker Shaunfield kick), Nebraska 22–7. Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards, 0:48
  • 0:27 Nebraska – Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Taariq Allen for 10 yards (Drew Brown kick), Nebraska 29–7. Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 4:04
Fourth quarter
  • 13:34 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 21 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Nebraska 29–14. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:47
  • 12:26 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 19 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Nebraska 29–21. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:06
  • 9:30 Nebraska – Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 16 yards (Drew Brown kick), Nebraska 36–21. Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:15
  • 6:55 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard run for 1 yard (Parker Shaunfield kick), Nebraska 36–28. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:35
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 26–41, 447 yards, 2 TD
  • NEB – Tommy Armstrong, 23–35, 368 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Ito Smith, 7 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD
  • NEB – Terrell Newby, 18 carries, 76 yards
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Micheal Thomas, 5 receptions, 121 yards
  • NEB – Jordan Westerkamp, 11 receptions, 118 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – D'Nerius Antoine, 8 tackles
  • NEB – Chris Weber, 12 tackles

North Texas

Overall record Last meeting Result
5–4 2014 W 30–20
Week Five: North Texas Mean Green at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Mean Green 0 0 01414
Golden Eagles 7 14 141449

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: 61° F • 9 mph • Overcast
  • Game attendance: 26,430
  • Referee: Javarro Edwards
  • TV: FCS
  • Southern Miss vs North Texas
Game information
First quarter
  • 1:58 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 5 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:16
Second quarter
  • 08:30 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 3 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:30
  • 5:46 Southern Miss – Nick Mullens run for 4 yards (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 21–0. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:34
Third quarter
  • 8:55 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 5 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 28–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:36
  • 6:35 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas for 62 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 35–0. Drive: 1 play, 62 yards, 0:11
Fourth quarter
  • 14:45 North Texas – Andrew McNulty pass complete to Carlos Harris 23 yard pass from Andrew McNulty (Trevor Moore kick), Southern Miss 35–7. Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 0:59
  • 9:58 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 4 yard run (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 42–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:47
  • 6:35 Southern Miss – Justice Hayes 2 yards run (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 49–7. Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 2:02
  • 4:03 North Texas – Willy Ivery 3 yard run (Trevor Moore kick), Southern Miss 49–14. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:32
Leading Passers
  • UNT – Andrew McNulty, 11–21, 131 yards, 1 TD
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 27–36, 325 yards, 4 TD
Leading Rushers
  • UNT – Jeffrey Wilson, 22 carries, 136 yards
  • USM – Justice Hayes, 16 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • UNT – Carlos Harris, 9 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD
  • USM – Micheal Thomas, 7 receptions, 155 yards, 3 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • UNT – James Gray, 7 tackles
  • USM – Picasso Nelson Jr., 7 tackles

@ Marshall

Overall record Last meeting Result
5–5 2014 L 17–63
Week Six: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Marshall Thundering Herd – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 7 3 0010
Thundering Herd 7 10 14031

at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV

Game information
First quarter
  • 06:08 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 6 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 4:35
  • 03:05 Marshall – Devon Johnson 1 yard run (Nick Smith kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:03
Second quarter
  • 11:55 Southern Miss – Parker Shaunfield 33 yard field goal, Southern Miss 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 0:48
  • 08:36 Marshall – Nick Smith 34 yard field goal, Tied 10–10. Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 3:19
  • 00:25 Marshall – Ryan Yurachek 3 yard pass from Chase Litton (Nick Smith kick), Marshall 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:00
Third quarter
  • 07:58 Marshall – Deandre Reaves 61 yard pass from Chase Litton (Nick Smith kick), Marshall 24–10. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:43
  • 01:49 Marshall – Jarquez Samuel 3 yard fumble return (Nick Smith kick), Marshall 31–10. Drive: 3 plays, -4 yards, 1:19
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 29–58, 314 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • MU – Chase Litton, 11–21, 163 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Jalen Richard, 16 carries, 87 yards
  • MU – Devon Johnson, 22 carries, 82 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Casey Martin, 9 receptions, 85 yards
  • MU – Davonte Allen, 5 receptions, 57 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – Brian Anderson, 11 tackles
  • MU – Evan McKelvey, 10 tackles

UTSA

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2014 L 10–12
Week Seven: UTSA Roadrunners at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Roadrunners 0 0 10010
Golden Eagles 7 9 10632

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

Game information
First quarter
  • 12:35 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 47 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:26
Second quarter
  • 8:38 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 25 yard field goal, Southern Miss 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:30
  • 1:37 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 22 yard field goal, Southern Miss 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:47
  • 0:00 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 20 yard field goal, Southern Miss 16–0. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 1:01
Third quarter
  • 10:37 Southern Miss – D.J. Thompson 5 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 23–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:23
  • 8:56 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 39 yard field goal, Southern Miss 26–0. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:32
  • 5:53 Texas–San Antonio – Kerry Thomas Jr. 1 yard pass from Dalton Sturm (Daniel Portillo kick), Southern Miss 26–7. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:03
  • 1:22 Texas–San Antonio – Daniel Portillo 30 yard field goal, Southern Miss 26–10. Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 3:22
Fourth quarter
  • 13:06 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 1 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick failed), Southern Miss 32–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:16
Leading Passers
  • UTSA – Dalton Sturm, 6–22, 66 yards, 1 TD
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 23–31, 343 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
Leading Rushers
  • UTSA – Jarveon Williams, 16 carries, 88 yards
  • USM – Jalen Richard, 25 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • UTSA – Kerry Thomas Jr., 3 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD
  • USM – DJ Thompson, 6 receptions, 141 yards, 1 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • UTSA – Duke Wheeler, 11 tackles
  • USM – Brian Anderson, 6 tackles, 2 sacks

@ Charlotte

Overall record Last meeting Result
First Meeting
Week Eight: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Charlotte 49ers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 10 13 14744
49ers 3 0 7010

at Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, NC

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 11:00 AM CDT
  • Game weather: 68° F • 5 mph • Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 13,813
  • Referee: Stephen Lamanti
  • TV: ASN
  • Southern Miss vs Charlotte
Game information
First quarter
  • 7:19 Charlotte – Blake Brewer 25 yard field goal, Charlotte 3–0. 10 plays, 59 yards, 3:08
  • 5:49 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 69 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–3. Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 1:30
  • 3:47 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauche 38 yard field goal, Southern Miss 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:48
Second quarter
  • 7:49 Southern Miss – Taylor Marini 9 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick failed), Southern Miss 16–3. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 2:43
  • 1:44 Southern Miss – Korey Robertson 4 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 23–3. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:32
Third quarter
  • 8:29 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 4 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 30–3. 14 plays, 72 yards, 6:31
  • 5:54 Charlotte – Lee McNeill 20 yard run (Blake Brewer kick), Southern Miss 30–10. 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:35
  • 5:41 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 95 yard kickoff return (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 37–10. 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
Fourth quarter
  • 13:56 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 7 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 44–10. 1 play, 2 yards, 0:03
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 24–38, 265 yards, 4 TD
  • UNCC – Lee McNeill, 10–27, 93 yards, 2 INT
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Richard Jalen, 13 carries, 114 yards, 1 TD
  • UNCC – Kalif Phillips, 17 carries, 71 yards
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Casey Martin, 8 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD
  • UNCC – Trent Bostick, 3 rceptions, 43 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – D'Nerius Antione, 9 tackles
  • UNCC – Nick Cook, 8 tackles

UTEP

Overall record Last meeting Result
3–4 2014 L 14–35
Week Nine: UTEP Miners at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Miners 0 3 3713
Golden Eagles 7 6 71434

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 1:30 PM CDT
  • Game weather: 67° F • 7 mph • Overcast, Rainy 1-hour, 6-minute weather delay.
  • Game attendance: 25,581
  • Referee: Joe Pester
  • TV: FCS
  • Southern Miss vs UTEP
Game information
First quarter
  • 10:50 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 11 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:09
Second quarter
  • 12:45 Texas–El Paso – Jay Mattox 38 yard field goal, Southern Miss 7–3. Drive: 17 plays, 77 yards, 8:49
  • 0:15 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 9 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Tyler Sarrazin rush failed), Southern Miss 13–3. Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 0:33
Third quarter
  • 9:27 Southern Miss – D.J. Thompson 27 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 20–3. Drive: 5 plays, 93 yards, 1:30
  • 4:11 Texas–El Paso – Jay Mattox 26 yard field goal, Southern Miss 20–6. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 5:16
Fourth quarter
  • 14:54 Southern Miss – D.J. Thompson 10 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 27–6. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:17
  • 10:09 Texas–El Paso – LaQuintus Dowell 1 yard run (Jay Mattox kick), Southern Miss 27–13. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:45
  • 6:45 Southern Miss – Tyler Sarrazin 8 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 34–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:24
Leading Passers
  • UTEP – Mack Leftwich, 16–32, 197 yards
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 23–33, 277 yards, 4 TDs
Leading Rushers
  • UTEP – LaQuintus Dowell, 17 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
  • USM – Jalen Richard, 20 carries, 127 yards
Leading Receivers
  • UTEP – Jeremiah Laufusa, 3 receptions, 54 yards
  • USM – D.J. Thompson, 10 receptions, 112 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Tacklers
  • UTEP – Alvin Jones, 8 tackles
  • USM – Kalan Reed, 9 tackles

@ Rice

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–4 2014 L 23–41
Week Eleven: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Rice Owls – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 7 35 101365
Owls 0 0 01010

at Rice Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 2:30 PM CST
  • Game weather: 71° F • N 5 • Clear
  • Game attendance: 18,656
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreau
  • TV: ASN
  • Southern Miss vs Rice
Game information
First quarter
  • 3:13 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 28 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 3:55
Second quarter
  • 9:22 Southern Miss – Xavier Thigpen 6 yard pass from Tyler Sarrazin (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 3:12
  • 7:30 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 50 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 21–0. Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 0:53
  • 6:08 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 51 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 28–0. Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:19
  • 5:04 Southern Miss – DJ Thompson 13 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 35–0. Drive: 1 play, 13 yards, 0:06
  • 0:30 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 16 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 42–0. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:44
Third quarter
  • 13:02 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 60 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 49–0. Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:58
  • 7:53 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 39 yard field goal, Southern Miss 52–0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:09
Fourth quarter
  • 14:54 Southern Miss – Tyler Matthews 17 yard run (Stephen Brauchle PAT blocked), Southern Miss 58–0. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:59
  • 11:10 Rice – Hayden Tobola 33 yard field goal, Southern Miss 58–3. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:25
  • 9:45 Southern Miss – Jarell Aaron 47 yard pass from Tyler Matthews (Parker Shaunfield kick), Southern Miss 65–3. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:25
  • 4:46 Rice – Nate German 20 yard pass from Driphus Jackson (Hayden Tobola kick), Southern Miss 65–10. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:59
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 23–31, 386 yards, 5 TD
  • RU – Driphus Jackson, 8–19, 69 yards, 1 TD
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Jalen Richard, 6 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
  • RU – Darik Dillard, 9 carries, 70 yards
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Michael Thomas, 5 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
  • RU – Parker Smith, 3 receptions, 40 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – D'Nerius Antoine, 7 tackles
  • RU – Alex Lyons, 8 tackles

Old Dominion

Overall record Last meeting Result
First Meeting
Week Twelve: Old Dominion Monarchs at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Monarchs 7 10 14031
Golden Eagles 14 0 281456

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

Game information
First quarter
  • 8:19 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 1 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:20
  • 4:11 Old Dominion – Martez Simpson 33 yard fumble return (Chris Kirtley kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 10 yards, 2:29
  • 2:38 Southern Miss – Casey Martin 34 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:33
Second quarter
  • 13:05 Old Dominion – Zach Pascal 16 yard pass from Shuler Bentley (Chris Kirtley kick), Tied 14–14. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:33
  • 0:00 Old Dominion – Chris Kirtley 25 yard field goal, Old Dominion 17–14. Drive: 17 plays, 77 yards, 2:26
Third quarter
  • 12:53 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 24 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 21–17. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:07
  • 8:46 Old Dominion – Jonathan Duhart 11 yard pass from Shuler Bentley (Chris Kirtley kick), Old Dominion 24–21. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 4:07
  • 7:30 Old Dominion – Jonathan Duhart 64 yard pass from Shuler Bentley (Chris Kirtley kick), Old Dominion 31–21. Drive: 1 play, 64 yards, 0:11
  • 5:51 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 19 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Old Dominion 31–28. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:39
  • 1:34 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 10 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 35–31. Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 4:00
  • 1:16 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 4 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 42–31. Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:05
Fourth quarter
  • 14:11 Southern Miss – Nick Mullens 9 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 49–31. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:03
  • 9:03 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 54 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 56–31. Drive: 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:32
Leading Passers
  • ODU – Shuler Bentley, 22-41, 228 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 21-37, 302 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Leading Rushers
  • ODU – Jeremy Cox, 21 carries, 98 yards
  • USM – Jeremy Richard, 22 carries, 161 yards, 4 TD
Leading Receivers
  • ODU – Jonathan Duhart, 9 receptions, 134 yards, 2 TD
  • USM – Casey Martin, 8 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • ODU – Martez Simpson, 11 tackles
  • USM – Brian Anderson, 12 tackles

@ Louisiana Tech

Overall record Last meeting Result
31–15 2014 L 20–31
Week Thirteen: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 7 17 72758
Bulldogs 3 7 7724

at Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA

Game information
First quarter
  • 8:17 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 22 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 2:41
  • 4:33 Louisiana Tech – Jonathan Barnes 47 yard field goal, Southern Miss 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 28 yards, 3:44
Second quarter
  • 12:06 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 1 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:03
  • 10:06 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 7 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 21–3. Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:00
  • 4:10 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 21 yard field goal, Southern Miss 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:59
  • 1:44 Louisiana Tech – Kenneth Dixon 22 yard pass from Jeff Driskel (Jonathan Barnes kick), Southern Miss 24–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:26
Third quarter
  • 5:11 Louisiana Tech – Kenneth Dixon 43 yard pass from Jeff Driskel (Jonathan Barnes kick), Southern Miss 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:47
  • 2:09 Southern Miss – Korey Robertson 1 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 31–17. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:02
Fourth quarter
  • 14:41 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 57 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 38–17. Drive: 1 play, 57 yards, 0:09
  • 14:20 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 17 yard run (Stephen Brauchle PAT missed), Southern Miss 44–17. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:02
  • 13:56 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 11 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 51–17. Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:08
  • 10:23 Louisiana Tech – Trent Taylor 19 yard pass from Jeff Driskel (Jonathan Barnes kick), Southern Miss 51–24. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 3:33
  • 4:26 Southern Miss – Devonta Foster 26 yard interception return (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 58–24. Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 0:45
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 24–37, 386 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
  • LTU – Jeff Driskel, 27–44, 355 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Ito Smith, 22 carries, 169 yards, 3 TD
  • LTU – Paul Turner, 1 carry, 7 yards
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Michael Thomas, 7 receptions, 162 yards, 1 TD
  • LTU – Paul Turner, 6 receptions, 112 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – D'Nerius Antoine, 7 tackles
  • LTU – Beau Fitte, 15 tackles

@ Western Kentucky (C–USA Championship Game)

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2012 L 17–42
C–USA Championship Game: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Western Kentucky – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 7 14 7028
Hilltoppers 7 14 101445

at Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY

Game information
First quarter
  • 12:29 Western Kentucky – Antwane Grant 5 yard pass from Brandon Doughty (Garrett Schwettman kick), Western Kentucky 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:31
  • 6:56 Southern Miss – Jalen Richard 2 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:48
Second quarter
  • 11:26 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 5 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 2:15
  • 9:46 Southern Miss – Kalan Reed 40 yard interception return (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 21–7. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 1:40
  • 2:52 Western Kentucky – Brandon Doughty 3 yard run (Garrett Schwettman kick), Southern Miss 21–14. Drive: 19 plays, 75 yards, 6:54
  • 0:11 Western Kentucky – Taywan Taylor 2 yard pass from Brandon Doughty (Garrett Schwettman kick), Tied 21–21. Drive: 7 plays, 97 yards, 1:00
Third quarter
  • 12:04 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 37 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Southern Miss 28–21. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:58
  • 6:21 Western Kentucky – Garrett Schwettman 37 yard field goal, Southern Miss 28–24. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 1:27
  • 1:19 Western Kentucky – Taywan Taylor 39 yard pass from Brandon Doughty (Garrett Schwettman kick), Western Kentucky 31–28. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:16
Fourth quarter
  • 13:57 Western Kentucky – D'Andre Ferby 3 yard run (Garrett Schwettman kick), Western Kentucky 38–28. Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 0:56
  • 5:01 Western Kentucky – D'Andre Ferby 2 yard run (Garrett Schwettman kick), Western Kentucky 45–28. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 7:23
Leading Passers
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 15–30, 181 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
  • WKU – Brandon Doughty, 34–52, 410 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Leading Rushers
  • USM – Ito Smith, 15 carries, 105 yards, 1 TD
  • WKU – DeAndre Ferby, 21 carries, 57 yards, 2 TD
Leading Receivers
  • USM – Michael Thomas, 6 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD
  • WKU – Taywan Taylor, 8 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • USM – Cornell Armstrong, 10 tackles
  • WKU – Branden Leston, 7 tackles

vs. Washington (Heart of Dallas Bowl)

Overall record Last meeting Result
First Meeting
Heart of Dallas Bowl: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Washington Huskies – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Huskies 14 7 101344
Golden Eagles 7 10 7731

at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX

Game information
First quarter
  • 5:16 Washington – Myles Gaskin 2 yard run (Cameron Van Winkle kick), Washington 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:09
  • 3:33 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 56 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:43
  • 0:56 Washington – Myles Gaskin 1 yard run (Cameron Van Winkle kick), Washington 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:37
Second quarter
  • 10:56 Southern Miss – Stephen Brauchle 22 yard field goal, Washington 14–10. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:00
  • 9:02 Washington – Jaydon Mickens 29 yard run (Cameron Van Winkle kick), Washington 21–10. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:54
  • 1:15 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 1 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Washington 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 0:55
Third quarter
  • 8:23 Washington – Cameron Van Winkle 24 yard field goal, Washington 24–17. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:09
  • 2:47 Southern Miss – Ito Smith 2 yard run (Stephen Brauchle kick), Tied 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:43
  • 2:26 Washington – Myles Gaskin 86 yard run (Cameron Van Winkle kick), Washington 31–24. Drive: 1 play, 86 yards, 0:21
Fourth quarter
  • 14:15 Washington – Cameron Van Winkle 21 yard field goal, Washington 34–24. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 2:17
  • 7:53 Washington – Myles Gaskin 13 yard run (Cameron Van Winkle kick), Washington 41–24. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:51
  • 5:22 Southern Miss – Michael Thomas 27 yard pass from Nick Mullens (Stephen Brauchle kick), Washington 41–31. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 2:31
  • 0:13 Washington – Cameron Van Winkle 23 yard field goal, Washington 44–31. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:09
Leading Passers
  • WASH – Jake Browning, 23–34, 284 yards
  • USM – Nick Mullens, 25–38, 331 yards, 2 TD
Leading Rushers
  • WASH – Myles Gaskin, 26 carries, 181 yards, 4 TD
  • USM – Ito Smith, 16 carries, 40 yards, 2 TD
Leading Receivers
  • WASH – Jaydon Mickens, 8 receptions, 95 yards
  • USM – Michael Thomas, 9 receptions, 190 yards, 2 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • WASH – Brian Clay, 8 tackles
  • USM – D'Nerius Antione, 10 tackles

References

  1. "C-USA Announces League Portion of Golden Eagle Football Schedule" (Press release). University of Southern Mississippi Department of Athletics. February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  2. "2015 Southern Miss Golden Eagles Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
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