Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles, New Orleans Bowl
Drive chart
Drives
End of Game
Interception- Touchdown
- Punt
- Touchdown
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 27 |
| USM | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Who won: Western KY 27-16
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 27-16 in New Orleans Bowl on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Caesars Superdome. The Western KY outscored the Southern Miss 14-0 in the 4th quarter. Maverick McIvor led the Western KY in passing yards (12/19, 199 YDS, 1 INT). Braylon Braxton led the Southern Miss in passing yards (24/47, 258 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).
Team stats
WKUUSM 181st Downs21
9-173rd down efficiency7-20
0-04th down efficiency1-3
422Total Yards377
267Passing258
22/40Comp/Att24/48
6.7Yards per pass5.4
155Rushing119
33Rushing Attempts36
4.7Yards per rush3.3
8-74Penalties12-100
3Turnovers1
1Fumbles lost0
2Interceptions thrown1
31:24Possession28:36
