Maverick McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss 27-16
AP
Dec 23, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Quarterback Maverick McIvor came off the bench to lead three second-half touchdown drives and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 27-16 on Tuesday night to win the New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome.
Head coach Tyson Helton has led the Hilltoppers (9-4) to a bowl game in seven straight seasons, winning five of them.
McIvor completed 12 of 19 passes for 199 yards with one interception and rushed for a season-high 48 yards and a score on eight carries. Matthew Henry had seven receptions for 126 yards. Jack Cannon kicked two field goals.
Braylon Braxton threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Tychaun Chapman in the first quarter and Creighton Wilbanks kicked two field goals in the second to help the Golden Eagles (7-6) take a 13-6 lead into halftime.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles piled up 265 yards in the first half, while holding Western Kentucky to 84. The Hilltoppers outgained the Golden Eagles 338-112 after halftime.
Freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. completed 9 of 20 passes for 65 yards with an interception for Western Kentucky before leaving right before halftime after taking a hard hit.
McIvor, who hadn't played since starting the first seven games, led the second-half charge.
McIvor capped an eight-play drive with an 11-yard touchdown run to tie it 13-all midway through the third quarter before Wilbanks kicked a 41-yard field goal to put Southern Miss up 16-13 heading to the fourth.
McIvor had a 23-yard run to the Golden Eagles' 1 and George Hart III plunged into the end zone two plays later for a 20-16 lead 7:48 remaining.
McIvor completed a 14-yard pass to Matthew Henry on third-and-11 and Marvis Parrish raced 54 yards for a score on the next play to set the final margin with 3:38 left. The Hilltoppers were successful on all eight third-down opportunities in the second half after going 1 for 9 in the first.
Braxton totaled 258 yards on 24-for-47 passing with an interception.
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(15:00 - 1st) R.Harradine kicks 65 yards from USM 35 to the WKU End Zone. Touchback.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 25
(15:00 - 1st) L.Wright rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by C.Myrick at WKU 27.
+3 YD
2 & 8 - WKY 27
(14:34 - 1st) L.Wright rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by C.Jones; G.Ponder at WKU 30.
No Gain
3 & 5 - WKY 30
(14:01 - 1st) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Henry.
Punt
4 & 5 - WKY 30
(13:57 - 1st) C.Maynard punts 51 yards to USM 19 Center-R.Robich. M.Davis returned punt from the USM 19. Tackled by G.Hart at USM 25. PENALTY on USM-D.Hill Defensive Holding 10 yards accepted.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Downs (4 plays, -3 yards, 0:44 poss)
Result
Play
+7 YD
1 & 10 - USM 15
(13:40 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by K.Morris for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Wester at USM 22.
No Gain
2 & 3 - USM 22
(13:13 - 1st) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Metcalf.
No Gain
3 & 3 - USM 22
(13:06 - 1st) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Metcalf.
-10 YD
4 & 3 - USM 22
(13:01 - 1st) USM rushed for -10 yards. Tackled by K.Hayward at USM 12.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Field Goal (4 plays, -1 yards, 1:11 poss)
Result
Play
-4 YD
1 & 10 - USM 12
(12:54 - 1st) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by K.Hutchinson for -4 yards. Tackled by C.Jones at USM 16.
+3 YD
2 & 14 - USM 16
(12:21 - 1st) C.Flowers pass complete. Catch made by R.Tisdale for 3 yards. Tackled by A.Richard; G.Ponder at USM 13.
No Gain
3 & 11 - USM 13
(11:53 - 1st) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Henry.
Field Goal
4 & 11 - USM 21
(11:47 - 1st) J.Cannon 31 yard field goal attempt is good Center-R.Robich Holder-C.Maynard.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Punt (11 plays, 35 yards, 4:54 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(11:43 - 1st) J.Cassidy kicks 65 yards from WKU 35 to the USM End Zone. Touchback.
+6 YD
1 & 10 - USM 25
(11:43 - 1st) J.Pittman rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by K.Hayward at USM 31.
No Gain
2 & 4 - USM 31
(11:21 - 1st) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Davis.
+11 YD
3 & 4 - USM 31
(11:15 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by J.Pittman for 11 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge; A.Cole at USM 42.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - USM 42
(10:48 - 1st) J.Pittman rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Wester; H.Holloman at USM 46.
-1 YD
2 & 6 - USM 46
(10:09 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by E.Metcalf for -1 yards. Tackled by J.Fletcher; J.Lewis at USM 45.
+12 YD
3 & 7 - USM 45
(9:26 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by B.Brown for 12 yards. Tackled by K.Robinson at WKU 43. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was upheld.
(8:45 - 1st) M.Jones rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Lewis at WKU 42.
+11 YD
2 & 9 - WKY 42
(8:22 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by B.Brown for 11 yards. Tackled by K.Robinson at WKU 31.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 31
(7:51 - 1st) M.Jones rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Wester at WKU 30.
No Gain
2 & 9 - WKY 30
(7:20 - 1st) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Davis.
No Gain
3 & 9 - WKY 30
(7:15 - 1st) J.Pittman rushed for yards. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on USM-B.Bustard Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play.
No Gain
3 & 19 - WKY 40
(7:04 - 1st) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for USM.
Punt
4 & 19 - WKY 40
(6:49 - 1st) R.Harradine punts 40 yards to WKU End Zone Center-L.Beard. Touchback. PENALTY on WKU-J.Mack Illegal Contact 4 yards accepted.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Punt (3 plays, 9 yards, 1:21 poss)
Result
Play
+3 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 6
(6:49 - 1st) L.Wright rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by I.Foster at WKU 9.
No Gain
2 & 7 - WKY 9
(6:21 - 1st) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Flowers.
+6 YD
3 & 7 - WKY 9
(6:15 - 1st) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by K.Hutchinson for 6 yards. Tackled by M.Montgomery at WKU 15.
Punt
4 & 1 - WKY 15
(5:39 - 1st) C.Maynard punts 56 yards to USM 29 Center-R.Robich. M.Davis returned punt from the USM 29. Tackled by J.West; A.Cole at USM 38.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Touchdown (4 plays, 62 yards, 1:22 poss)
Result
Play
+2 YD
1 & 10 - USM 38
(5:28 - 1st) R.Briggs rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge; J.Wester at USM 40.
+22 YD
2 & 8 - USM 40
(5:02 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by S.King for 22 yards. Tackled by J.Lewis at WKU 38.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 38
(4:37 - 1st) R.Briggs rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by M.Malotumau; D.Oliver at WKU 35.
+35 YD
2 & 7 - WKY 35
(4:14 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by T.Chapman for 35 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(4:06 - 1st) C.Wilbanks extra point is good.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Punt (7 plays, 21 yards, 3:16 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(4:06 - 1st) R.Harradine kicks 64 yards from USM 35 to the WKU 1. Fair catch by C.Flowers.
+7 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 25
(4:06 - 1st) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by M.Henry for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Moten at WKU 32.
+8 YD
2 & 3 - WKY 32
(3:41 - 1st) R.Tisdale rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by D.King at WKU 40.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 40
(3:18 - 1st) M.Parrish rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by C.Jones at WKU 42.
+15 YD
2 & 8 - WKY 42
(2:50 - 1st) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by M.Henry for 15 yards. Tackled by J.Moten at USM 43.
Sack
1 & 10 - USM 43
(2:17 - 1st) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Sacked at USM 48 for -5 yards (G.Ponder). PENALTY on WKU-R.Tisdale Intentional Grounding 0 yards accepted.
-3 YD
2 & 15 - USM 48
(2:09 - 1st) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by K.Hutchinson for -3 yards. Tackled by C.Myrick; B.Lewis at WKU 49.
-3 YD
3 & 18 - WKY 49
(1:41 - 1st) L.Wright rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by M.Haygood at WKU 46.
Punt
4 & 21 - WKY 46
(1:09 - 1st) C.Maynard punts 41 yards to USM 13 Center-R.Robich. Downed by R.Robich.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Punt (4 plays, -4 yards, 1:33 poss)
Result
Play
+11 YD
1 & 10 - USM 13
(0:50 - 1st) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by B.Brown for 11 yards. Tackled by K.Robinson at USM 24.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - USM 24
(0:37 - 1st) J.Carter rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge at USM 28.
+1 YD
2 & 6 - USM 28
(0:14 - 1st) J.Carter rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Fletcher; J.Wester at USM 29.
Sack
3 & 5 - USM 29
(15:00 - 2nd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Sacked at USM 9 for -20 yards (A.Brackenridge).
Punt
4 & 25 - USM 9
(14:28 - 2nd) R.Harradine punts 34 yards to USM 43 Center-L.Beard. Fair catch by J.Mack.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Field Goal (8 plays, 31 yards, 3:05 poss)
Result
Play
+1 YD
1 & 10 - USM 43
(14:17 - 2nd) R.Tisdale rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by E.Thomas at USM 42.
+18 YD
2 & 9 - USM 42
(13:44 - 2nd) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by M.Barry for 18 yards. Tackled by J.Moten at USM 24.
+5 YD
1 & 10 - USM 24
(13:23 - 2nd) R.Tisdale rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Montgomery at USM 19.
+6 YD
2 & 5 - USM 19
(12:44 - 2nd) L.Wright rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by C.Jones at USM 13.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - USM 13
(12:07 - 2nd) R.Tisdale pass complete. Catch made by K.Hutchinson for 1 yards. Tackled by A.Foster at USM 12.
No Gain
2 & 9 - USM 12
(11:29 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Barry.
No Gain
3 & 9 - USM 12
(11:22 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for.
Field Goal
4 & 9 - USM 20
(11:16 - 2nd) J.Cannon 30 yard field goal attempt is good Center-R.Robich Holder-C.Maynard.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Punt (3 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(11:12 - 2nd) J.Cassidy kicks 65 yards from WKU 35 to the USM End Zone. Touchback.
No Gain
1 & 10 - USM 25
(11:12 - 2nd) J.Pittman rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by H.Holloman at USM 25.
+3 YD
2 & 10 - USM 25
(10:45 - 2nd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by J.Pittman for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Eugene at USM 28.
+6 YD
3 & 7 - USM 28
(10:01 - 2nd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by T.Chapman for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Wester; J.Lewis at USM 34.
Punt
4 & 1 - USM 34
(9:15 - 2nd) R.Harradine punts 36 yards to WKU 30 Center-L.Beard. Fair catch by J.Mack.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Punt (3 plays, -6 yards, 0:53 poss)
Result
Play
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 30
(9:04 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.Hutchinson.
No Gain
2 & 10 - WKY 30
(9:02 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Flowers.
No Gain
3 & 10 - WKY 30
(8:58 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Sacked at WKU 24 for -6 yards (M.Montgomery; B.Lewis).
Punt
4 & 16 - WKY 24
(8:11 - 2nd) C.Maynard punts 41 yards to USM 35 Center-R.Robich. M.Davis returned punt from the USM 35. Tackled by K.Robinson at USM 42. PENALTY on USM-D.Hill Defensive Holding 10 yards accepted.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Missed FG (9 plays, 38 yards, 2:33 poss)
Result
Play
No Gain
1 & 10 - USM 32
(8:11 - 2nd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for.
-2 YD
2 & 10 - USM 32
(8:02 - 2nd) J.Pittman rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by M.Malotumau at USM 30.
+14 YD
3 & 12 - USM 30
(7:34 - 2nd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by B.Brown for 14 yards. Tackled by D.Williams; J.Lewis at USM 44.
+7 YD
1 & 10 - USM 44
(7:03 - 2nd) B.Braxton rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by H.Holloman at WKU 49.
+14 YD
2 & 3 - WKY 49
(6:53 - 2nd) J.Pittman rushed for 14 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge; J.Emery at WKU 35.
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 35
(6:24 - 2nd) G.Page steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Carter.
+5 YD
2 & 10 - WKY 35
(6:16 - 2nd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by J.Carter for 5 yards. Tackled by D.Herard at WKU 30.
No Gain
3 & 5 - WKY 30
(5:51 - 2nd) USM FUMBLES (aborted). Fumble RECOVERED by USM-USM at WKU 30. B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for USM.
No Good
4 & 5 - WKY 38
(5:43 - 2nd) C.Wilbanks 48 yard field goal attempt is no good Center-L.Beard Holder-K.McCormick.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Interception (2 plays, -10 yards, 0:17 poss)
Result
Play
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 30
(5:38 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for L.Wright.
Penalty
2 & 10 - WKY 30
(5:29 - 2nd) R.Tisdale steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Henry. PENALTY on WKU-M.Jackson Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play.
Int
2 & 20 - WKY 20
(5:29 - 2nd) R.Tisdale pass INTERCEPTED at WKU 18. Intercepted by J.Hawkins at WKU 18. Tackled by M.Jackson at WKU 8.
(0:52 - 2nd) B.Braxton rushed for 14 yards. Pushed out of bounds by J.Wester at USM 37.
+4 YD
3 & 1 - USM 37
(0:41 - 2nd) J.Carter rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by E.Jones; J.Eugene at USM 41.
+7 YD
1 & 10 - USM 41
(0:35 - 2nd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by M.Davis for 7 yards. Tackled by at USM 48.
No Gain
2 & 3 - USM 48
(0:27 - 2nd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for S.King.
+21 YD
3 & 3 - USM 48
(0:16 - 2nd) B.Braxton rushed for 21 yards. Pushed out of bounds by A.Cole at WKU 31.
+20 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 31
(0:08 - 2nd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by M.Davis for 20 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Flowers at WKU 11.
Field Goal
1 & 10 - WKY 19
(0:01 - 2nd) C.Wilbanks 29 yard field goal attempt is good Center-L.Beard Holder-K.McCormick.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Punt (3 plays, 8 yards, 1:04 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(15:00 - 3rd) J.Cassidy kicks 65 yards from WKU 35 to the USM End Zone. Touchback.
No Gain
1 & 10 - USM 25
(15:00 - 3rd) J.Pittman rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Emery at USM 25.
No Gain
2 & 10 - USM 25
(14:32 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Davis.
+8 YD
3 & 10 - USM 25
(14:27 - 3rd) J.Pittman rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Herard at USM 33.
Punt
4 & 2 - USM 33
(14:04 - 3rd) R.Harradine punts 40 yards to WKU 27 Center-L.Beard. Fair catch by J.Mack.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Fumble (2 plays, 73 yards, 0:40 poss)
Result
Play
+11 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 27
(13:56 - 3rd) M.Parrish rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by C.Myrick at WKU 38.
+62 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 38
(13:31 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by N.Meyers for 62 yards. N.Meyers FUMBLES forced by C.Myrick. Fumble RECOVERED by USM-G.Theodule at USM End Zone. Tackled by WKU at USM End Zone. Touchback.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Punt (4 plays, 12 yards, 1:55 poss)
Result
Play
+4 YD
1 & 10 - USM 20
(13:16 - 3rd) J.Pittman rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by H.Holloman at USM 24.
Penalty
2 & 6 - USM 24
(12:47 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Chester. PENALTY on WKU-N.Ward Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.
Penalty
1 & 10 - USM 39
(12:38 - 3rd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by B.Brown for yards. Pushed out of bounds by WKU at WKU 39. PENALTY on USM-K.Morris Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play.
No Gain
1 & 20 - USM 29
(12:17 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Metcalf.
+8 YD
2 & 20 - USM 29
(12:10 - 3rd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by J.Hayes for 8 yards. Tackled by J.Emery at USM 37.
No Gain
3 & 12 - USM 37
(11:41 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Chapman.
(11:36 - 3rd) R.Harradine punts 33 yards to WKU 35 Center-L.Beard. Downed by J.Harper.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Touchdown (8 plays, 65 yards, 4:24 poss)
Result
Play
-1 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 35
(11:21 - 3rd) M.Parrish rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by C.Myrick; J.Tapp at WKU 34.
Sack
2 & 11 - WKY 34
(10:50 - 3rd) M.McIvor steps back to pass. Sacked at WKU 32 for -2 yards (M.Montgomery).
Penalty
3 & 13 - WKY 32
(10:17 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by M.Henry for yards. Tackled by J.Pennix at WKU 41. PENALTY on USM-M.Montgomery Defensive Offside 5 yards accepted. No Play.
+9 YD
3 & 8 - WKY 37
(10:04 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by J.Mack for 9 yards. Tackled by J.Pennix at WKU 46.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 46
(9:26 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by G.Hart for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Harper at WKU 47.
(8:31 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by M.Henry for 46 yards. Tackled by J.Pennix at USM 12.
No Gain
1 & 10 - USM 12
(7:58 - 3rd) M.McIvor steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Henry.
+1 YD
2 & 10 - USM 12
(7:51 - 3rd) G.Hart rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by C.Myrick at USM 11.
+11 YD
3 & 9 - USM 11
(7:07 - 3rd) M.McIvor rushed for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(6:57 - 3rd) J.Cannon extra point is good.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Downs (4 plays, 9 yards, 1:18 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(6:57 - 3rd) J.Cassidy kicks 65 yards from WKU 35 to the USM End Zone. Touchback.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - USM 25
(6:57 - 3rd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by S.King for 2 yards. Tackled by N.Ward at USM 27.
+7 YD
2 & 8 - USM 27
(6:23 - 3rd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by E.Metcalf for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Eugene at USM 34.
No Gain
3 & 1 - USM 34
(6:03 - 3rd) J.Hawkins rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Eugene; A.Brackenridge at USM 34.
No Gain
4 & 1 - USM 34
(5:41 - 3rd) M.Jones rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Fletcher at USM 34.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Interception (2 plays, 1 yards, 0:48 poss)
Result
Play
+1 YD
1 & 10 - USM 34
(5:39 - 3rd) M.Parrish rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Tapp; B.Lewis at USM 33.
Int
2 & 9 - USM 33
(5:06 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass INTERCEPTED at USM 20. Intercepted by C.Myrick at USM 20. Tackled by K.Upchurch at USM 33. PENALTY on USM-C.Jones Defensive Illegal Blindside Block 10 yards accepted.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Field Goal (9 plays, 44 yards, 3:15 poss)
Result
Play
No Gain
1 & 10 - USM 33
(4:51 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for.
+12 YD
2 & 10 - USM 33
(4:32 - 3rd) R.Briggs rushed for 12 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge at USM 45. PENALTY on WKU-A.Brackenridge Unsportsmanlike Conduct / Defense 15 yards accepted.
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 40
(4:22 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Davis.
+7 YD
2 & 10 - WKY 40
(4:14 - 3rd) J.Carter rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Wester; K.Robinson at WKU 33.
+9 YD
3 & 3 - WKY 33
(3:40 - 3rd) B.Braxton pass complete. Catch made by T.Chapman for 9 yards. Tackled by N.Ward at WKU 24.
Sack
1 & 10 - WKY 24
(2:51 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Sacked at WKU 36 for -12 yards (J.Wester).
No Gain
2 & 22 - WKY 36
(2:24 - 3rd) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Chapman.
+13 YD
3 & 22 - WKY 36
(2:19 - 3rd) R.Briggs rushed for 13 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge at WKU 23.
Field Goal
4 & 9 - WKY 31
(1:40 - 3rd) C.Wilbanks 41 yard field goal attempt is good Center-L.Beard Holder-K.McCormick.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Punt (6 plays, 21 yards, 2:25 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(1:36 - 3rd) R.Harradine kicks 63 yards from USM 35 to the WKU 2. Fair catch by C.Flowers.
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 25
(1:36 - 3rd) M.Parrish rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Battle; C.Myrick at WKU 25.
+5 YD
2 & 10 - WKY 25
(1:06 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by M.Henry for 5 yards. Tackled by J.Pennix at WKU 30.
+17 YD
3 & 5 - WKY 30
(0:30 - 3rd) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by M.Henry for 17 yards. Tackled by J.Battle at WKU 47.
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 47
(0:01 - 3rd) M.McIvor steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Meyers.
No Gain
2 & 10 - WKY 47
(15:00 - 4th) M.McIvor steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for.
-1 YD
3 & 10 - WKY 47
(14:54 - 4th) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by K.Hutchinson for -1 yards. Tackled by I.Gibson at WKU 46.
Punt
4 & 11 - WKY 46
(14:17 - 4th) C.Maynard punts 42 yards to USM 12 Center-R.Robich. Fair catch by M.Davis.
USM
Golden Eagles
- Punt (3 plays, 5 yards, 1:08 poss)
Result
Play
+8 YD
1 & 10 - USM 12
(14:11 - 4th) J.Pittman rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by A.Brackenridge at USM 20.
No Gain
2 & 2 - USM 20
(13:52 - 4th) B.Braxton steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Metcalf.
-3 YD
3 & 2 - USM 20
(13:46 - 4th) B.Braxton rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by at USM 17.
Punt
4 & 5 - USM 17
(13:23 - 4th) R.Harradine punts 48 yards to WKU 35 Center-L.Beard. Downed by M.Davis.
WKY
Hilltoppers
- Touchdown (11 plays, 66 yards, 5:12 poss)
Result
Play
+14 YD
1 & 10 - WKY 35
(13:03 - 4th) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by M.Barry for 14 yards. Tackled by D.King at WKU 49.
No Gain
1 & 10 - WKY 49
(12:26 - 4th) M.McIvor steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Barry.
No Gain
2 & 10 - WKY 49
(12:20 - 4th) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by J.Mack for 0 yards. Tackled by D.King at WKU 49.
+20 YD
3 & 10 - WKY 49
(11:48 - 4th) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by J.Mack for 20 yards. Tackled by G.Theodule at USM 31.
-2 YD
1 & 10 - USM 31
(11:35 - 4th) G.Hart rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by J.Harper at USM 33.
+10 YD
2 & 12 - USM 33
(10:57 - 4th) G.Hart rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by G.Theodule at USM 23.
+9 YD
3 & 2 - USM 23
(10:29 - 4th) M.McIvor rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by D.King at USM 14.
No Gain
1 & 10 - USM 14
(9:58 - 4th) M.McIvor steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Barry.
Penalty
2 & 10 - USM 14
(9:51 - 4th) M.McIvor pass complete. Catch made by G.Hart for yards. Tackled by J.Battle at USM 9. PENALTY on WKU-K.Upchurch Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play.
+23 YD
2 & 20 - USM 24
(9:24 - 4th) M.McIvor rushed for 23 yards. Tackled by G.Theodule at USM 1.
No Gain
1 & Goal - USM 1
(8:46 - 4th) M.McIvor rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by I.Gibson; B.Lewis at USM 1.
