Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech Game Matchup
Southern Miss logo Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Louisiana Tech BulldogsLouisiana Tech logo
Saturday, September 20th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Joe Aillet Stadium - Ruston, LA

 
Golden Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Charles Huff (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 15 - 38 (11 - 43 on Road)
Record Prediction: 1.2 - 1.8 (#90)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
LT 2nd straight Home Game
USM coming off BYE
Our Line: Southern Miss -7    (SP+ -6)
PPG only: USM: 18 - LT: 29 (47)
USM Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
USM Travel: 212 miles
Bulldogs (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (11 - 25)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (30 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.6 - 6.4 (#56)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
 
Southern Miss's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Southern Miss vs Mississippi State
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech
Sat 9/27 Southern Miss vs Jacksonville State
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Louisiana Tech vs SE Louisiana
Sat 9/6 Louisiana Tech at LSU
Sat 9/13 Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State
Sat 9/20 Louisiana Tech vs Southern Miss
Sat 9/27 Louisiana Tech at UTEP
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/9 Louisiana Tech at Kennesaw State
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/21 Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky
Tue 10/28 Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston
Sat 11/8 Louisiana Tech at Delaware
Sat 11/15 Louisiana Tech at Washington State
Sat 11/22 Louisiana Tech vs Liberty
Sat 11/29 Louisiana Tech at Missouri State
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

USM's OC Blake Anderson vs LT's DC Jeremiah Johnson     LT's OC Tony Franklin vs USM's DC Jason Semore

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USM#132 ()35% (130)15.340% (108)2.59 (126)10930% (133)1752.75 (133)#125 (.3)44% (97)37.845% (90)43% (93)4.17 (104)48.32.40.8
LT#130 (.02)37% (119)20.937% (122)2.62 (125)10938% (111)2113.09 (124)#26 (.1)37% (12)2139% (35)35% (11)3.72 (61)46.71.51.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
LT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USM Offense1215.31134.7%2.752.4162841091753.249%51%40%30%26%
LT Defense132119.237.2%3.721.2 - - - - - 56%43%39%35%15%.1
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USM Defense1237.842.544.1%4.170.8 - - - - - 55%45%45%43%14%.3
LT Offense1320.929.537.5%3.091.5173191092113.149%51%37%38%17%.02

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Southern Miss1227:2215.525%44%648.32.40.85.41.7226.5
Louisiana Tech1329:3417.240%35%4.946.71.51.25.21.6033.2
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USM Offense1249% (79)40% (108)34.21093.213 (105).06 (103)2.59 (126)61% (124)18% (133)1 (53)
LT Defense1356% (121)39% (35) - - - - .09 (54)2.9 (49)70% (48)11% (50)1.01 (82)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USM Defense1255% (116)45% (90) - - - - .27 (129)3.22 (101)71% (54)10% (80)1.21 (131)
LT Offense1349% (78)37% (122)35.2108.53.114 (98)-.09 (134)2.62 (125)66% (115)12% (115)0.69 (134)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USM Offense1251% (55)30% (133)13.826.5174.96.612.67 (130)17 (127)-.05 (134)1.7 (30)38% (130)24% (125).15 (129)8% (122)2.1 (47)
LT Defense1343% (9)35% (11) - - - - - - 5 (117).15 (27)1.6 (71)35% (20)29% (45).28 (54)5% (112)1.9 (30)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USM Defense1245% (20)43% (93) - - - - - - 6 (109).35 (114)1.7 (114)31% (78)35% (114).51 (124)5% (113)2.2 (116)
LT Offense1351% (56)38% (111)18.829.8210.97.111.218 (68)7 (26).13 (115)1.7 (34)33% (103)26% (117).15 (127)5% (22)2.1 (27)

Southern Miss's Power Ratings
Southern Miss's Power Rating: -9.83 #99
Southern Miss's Offense Rating: 7.42 #100
Southern Miss's Defense Rating: 17.25 #91
2025 Talent Rating: 766.00 #56
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Southern Miss's 2025 Expected Record: 1.2 - 1.8
Southern Miss's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.6 #128
Southern Miss's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.1 #112
Southern Miss's Defense SP+ Rating: 38.7 #127

Southern Miss's SP+ Ratings
Southern Miss's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.6 #128
Southern Miss's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.1 #112
Southern Miss's Defense SP+ Rating: 38.7 #127

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 566.5
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93

Power Ratings Matchup
Southern Miss: -9.83   Louisiana Tech: -16.65

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Southern Miss: -18.6   Louisiana Tech: -12.7




Louisiana Tech's Power Ratings
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -16.65 #122
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 0.43 #129
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 19.08 #102
2025 Talent Rating: 446.00 #112
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 5.6 - 6.4

Louisiana Tech's SP+ Ratings
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.7 #107
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.7 #130
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #71

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 371.82
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93


Southern Miss Scoring
Offense: 15.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 11
Defense: 37.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 42.5

Southern Miss's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Louisiana Tech 29
Southern Miss 18

Projected Total Points: 47
Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.5
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.2

Louisiana Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202111/19Louisiana Tech19Southern Miss35Southern MissLouisiana Tech -15.0Southern Miss47.5Over
202009/19Southern Miss30Louisiana Tech31Louisiana TechSouthern Mississippi -7Louisiana Tech59.0Over
201910/19Louisiana Tech45Southern Miss30Louisiana TechSouthern Mississippi -3Louisiana Tech58.5Over
201811/17Southern Miss21Louisiana Tech20Southern MissSouthern Mississippi -2.5Louisiana Tech45.5Under
201710/21Louisiana Tech27Southern Miss34Southern MissLouisiana Tech -1.5Southern Miss55.5Over
201611/25Southern Miss39Louisiana Tech24Southern MissLouisiana Tech -13.5Southern Miss71.5Under
201511/28Louisiana Tech24Southern Miss58Southern MissLouisiana Tech -6.5Southern Miss62.0Over
201410/25Southern Miss20Louisiana Tech31Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech -13Southern Miss0
201311/09Louisiana Tech36Southern Miss13Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech -14Louisiana Tech0
201109/03Southern Miss19Louisiana Tech17Southern Miss
201009/25Louisiana Tech12Southern Miss13Southern Miss
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Louisiana Tech445 Overs
Southern Miss752 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 64 - 51 - 53 - 0
Road Teams6 - 55 - 40 - 35 - 1

(#99) Southern Miss Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -9.83 #99
Offense Rating: 7.42 #100
Defense Rating: 17.25 #91
Overall SP+ Rating: -18.6 #128
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.1 #112
Defense SP+ Rating: 38.7 #127
Talent Rating: 766.00 #56
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 1.2 - 1.8

Southern Miss     Ratings Matchup     Louisiana Tech
Power #99
#122
Off #100
#129
Def #91
#102
Talent #56
#112
SP+ #128
#107
SP+ Off #112
#130
SP+ Def #127
#71

Weather Forecast
Playing in Joe Aillet Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: USM | LT
Depth Chart: USM | LT
Rosters: USM | LT
(#122) Louisiana Tech Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -16.65 #122
Offense Rating: 0.43 #129
Defense Rating: 19.08 #102
Overall SP+ Rating: -12.7 #107
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.7 #130
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #71
Talent Rating: 446.00 #112
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Expected Record: 5.6 - 6.4





  
Southern Miss's OC Blake Anderson
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Braylon Braxton12420660%16241927.9
John White173155%240037.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Braylon Braxton13461044.635
Matt Jones4321134.946
Jalen Washington2611814.514
JQ Gray3210603.319
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Larry Simmons27421115.675
Tiaquelin Mims33393111.956
Charles Montgomery32393312.330
Carl Chester20342317.142
Louisiana Tech's OC Tony Franklin
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Evan Bullock19930266%21071437.0
Blake Baker183453%314139.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Omiri Wiggins11152744.735
Fred Robertson3312603.820
Patrick Rea126026.026
Dakota Williams32107.015
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eli Finley25314212.653
Jay Wilkerson13262220.255
Marlion Jackson14222115.939
Omiri Wiggins2012626.316

Southern Miss's DC Jason Semore
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ian Foster485004
Chris Jones463101
Brodarius Lewis398400
Josh Moten380005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brodarius Lewis398400
Jabari Ishmael223251
Ahmere Foster372102
Chris Jones463101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Josh Moten380005
Ian Foster485004
JJ Hawkins222173
Louisiana Tech's DC Jeremiah Johnson
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kolbe Fields719231
Blake Thompson603003
Jacob Fields546004
Sifa Leota426411
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sifa Leota426411
Kolbe Fields719231
Mekhi Mason284111
Alonzo Jackson Jr.21000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacob Fields546004
Jhamal Shelby Jr.130004
Blake Thompson603003