Griggs, Smith lead Southern Miss over Rice 43-34
Kwadra Griggs completed 22 of 31 passes for 331 yards and three touchdowns and Ito Smith ran for 150 and two scores to propel Southern Mississippi to a 43-34 victory over Rice on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
43
Rice Owls
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 10 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 43 |
| RICE | 0 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 34 |
First Community Stadium · 18,124 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/6/26 | @ Troy Trojans | L 34-55 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:55 43-34
Ito Smith 18 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 7:05 36-34
Nahshon Ellerbe 1 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 0:43 36-27
Korey Robertson 47 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 2:30 29-27
Nahshon Ellerbe 17 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 6:20 29-20
Korey Robertson 5 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 11:39 22-20
Nahshon Ellerbe 12 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 22-14
Parker Shaunfield 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:28 19-14
Nahshon Ellerbe 7 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Touchdown 5:15 19-7
Ito Smith 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 8:02 13-7
Austin Walter 18 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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Field Goal 14:16 13-0
Parker Shaunfield 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:34 10-0
Tim Jones 51 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 10:53 3-0
Parker Shaunfield 42 Yd Field Goal
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USM
2 plays, -8 yards, 1:28 · End of Game
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RICE 1:28
9 plays, 24 yards, 1:27 · Downs
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USM 2:55
10 plays, 67 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 43-34
Ito Smith 18 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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RICE 7:05
14 plays, 91 yards, 8:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:05 36-34
Nahshon Ellerbe 1 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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USM 0:43
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 36-27
Korey Robertson 47 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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RICE 2:30
7 plays, 73 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:30 29-27
Nahshon Ellerbe 17 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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USM 6:20
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 29-20
Korey Robertson 5 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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RICE 11:39
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:39 22-20
Nahshon Ellerbe 12 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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USM 15:00
10 plays, 44 yards, 1:28 · Field Goal
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RICE 1:28
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 22-14
Parker Shaunfield 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:28 19-14
Nahshon Ellerbe 7 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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USM 5:15
8 plays, 63 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:15 19-7
Ito Smith 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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RICE 8:02
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:02 13-7
Austin Walter 18 Yd Run (Will Harrison Kick)
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USM 14:16
12 plays, 71 yards, 4:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:16 13-0
Parker Shaunfield 29 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 4:15
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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USM 7:34
3 plays, 61 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 10-0
Tim Jones 51 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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RICE 8:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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USM 10:53
10 plays, 54 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:53 3-0
Parker Shaunfield 42 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
USM
RICE
28
1st Downs
26
5-9
3rd down efficiency
7-11
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
517
Total Yards
381
331
Passing
127
22/31
Comp/Att
10/16
10.7
Yards per pass
7.9
186
Rushing
254
36
Rushing Attempts
49
5.2
Yards per rush
5.2
10-86
Penalties
3-30
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
27:18
Possession
32:42
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