Southern Miss top UL Lafayette 28-21 in New Orleans Bowl
Allenzae Staggers set New Orleans Bowl records with 11 catches for 230 yards and also scored a touchdown to help Southern Mississippi beat Louisiana-Lafayette 28-21 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
28
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| ULL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Caesars Superdome · 35,061 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 31-63 | NCAAF |
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:10 28-21
Anthony Jennings 3 Yd Run (Stevie Artigue Kick)
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Touchdown 12:26 28-14
Ito Smith 1 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 10:42 21-14
Allenzae Staggers 5 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 7:28 14-14
Dion Ray 12 Yd Run (Stevie Artigue Kick)
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Touchdown 3:15 14-7
Anthony Jennings 4 Yd Run (Stevie Artigue Kick)
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Touchdown 7:17 14-0
Ito Smith 6 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 9:39 7-0
Ito Smith 11 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Game
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ULL 0:12
9 plays, 34 yards, 1:50 · Downs
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USM 2:02
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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ULL 5:10
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:10 28-21
Anthony Jennings 3 Yd Run (Stevie Artigue Kick)
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USM 7:20
4 plays, 24 yards, 2:14 · Interception
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ULL 9:34
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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USM 12:26
14 plays, 83 yards, 6:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:26 28-14
Ito Smith 1 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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ULL 3:40
3 plays, -17 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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USM 5:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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ULL 7:19
7 plays, 44 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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USM 10:42
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:42 21-14
Allenzae Staggers 5 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM
9 plays, 53 yards, 1:55 · End of Half
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ULL 1:55
9 plays, 61 yards, 3:44 · Interception
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USM 5:39
5 plays, -2 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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ULL 7:28
2 plays, 29 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:28 14-14
Dion Ray 12 Yd Run (Stevie Artigue Kick)
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USM 7:58
5 plays, 5 yards, 1:59 · Fumble
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ULL 9:57
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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USM 12:03
9 plays, 52 yards, 3:08 · Missed FG
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ULL 0:11
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:39 · Punt
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USM 1:50
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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ULL 3:15
9 plays, 66 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:15 14-7
Anthony Jennings 4 Yd Run (Stevie Artigue Kick)
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USM 7:17
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 14-0
Ito Smith 6 Yd pass from Nick Mullens (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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ULL 8:29
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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USM 9:39
3 plays, 67 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:39 7-0
Ito Smith 11 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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ULL 10:36
10 plays, 32 yards, 4:24 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
USM
ULL
22
1st Downs
21
7-14
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-3
481
Total Yards
252
346
Passing
95
25/42
Comp/Att
8/22
8.2
Yards per pass
4.3
135
Rushing
157
32
Rushing Attempts
47
4.2
Yards per rush
3.3
13-131
Penalties
6-57
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:34
Possession
29:26
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