Southern Miss edges Marshall 28-27 on failed 2-point attempt
Kwadra Griggs threw three touchdown passes for Southern Mississippi, but a failed 2-point conversion with 1:15 to play was the difference in a 28-27 victory over Marshall on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
28
Marshall Thundering Herd
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| MRSH | 0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · 18,361 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:15 28-27
Ryan Yurachek 9 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 9:44 28-21
Allenzae Staggers 9 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 1:54 21-21
Allenzae Staggers 3 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 11:31 14-21
Ryan Yurachek 11 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Kaare Vedvik Kick)
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Touchdown 2:13 14-14
Ryan Yurachek 3 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Kaare Vedvik Kick)
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Touchdown 3:42 14-7
Korey Robertson 16 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 5:15 7-7
Willie Johnson 26 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Kaare Vedvik Kick)
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Touchdown 14:09 7-0
Ito Smith 3 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM
2 plays, -8 yards, 1:15 · End of Game
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MRSH 1:15
6 plays, 58 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 28-27
Ryan Yurachek 9 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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USM 2:22
6 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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MRSH 4:12
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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USM 5:55
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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MRSH 7:58
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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USM 9:44
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 28-21
Allenzae Staggers 9 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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MRSH 11:27
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:24 · Fumble
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USM 13:51
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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MRSH 14:52
6 plays, 41 yards, 2:02 · Missed FG
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USM 1:54
14 plays, 93 yards, 6:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:54 21-21
Allenzae Staggers 3 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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MRSH 8:14
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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USM 10:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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MRSH 11:31
2 plays, 26 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:31 14-21
Ryan Yurachek 11 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Kaare Vedvik Kick)
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USM 12:33
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:31 · Fumble
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MRSH 13:04
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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USM 13:13
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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MRSH 14:04
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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USM
1 play, -2 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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MRSH 0:11
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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USM 0:55
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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MRSH 2:13
3 plays, 48 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 14-14
Ryan Yurachek 3 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Kaare Vedvik Kick)
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USM 3:42
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:42 14-7
Korey Robertson 16 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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MRSH 5:15
10 plays, 87 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:15 7-7
Willie Johnson 26 Yd pass from Chase Litton (Kaare Vedvik Kick)
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USM 9:52
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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MRSH 11:52
6 plays, 39 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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USM 14:09
11 plays, 80 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:09 7-0
Ito Smith 3 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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MRSH 3:31
8 plays, 40 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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USM 7:44
9 plays, 42 yards, 4:34 · Missed FG
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MRSH 12:18
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:46 · Fumble
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USM 14:04
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:56 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
USM
MRSH
22
1st Downs
23
8-17
3rd down efficiency
3-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
371
Total Yards
382
170
Passing
308
16/35
Comp/Att
26/44
4.9
Yards per pass
7.0
201
Rushing
74
45
Rushing Attempts
26
4.5
Yards per rush
2.8
8-85
Penalties
6-52
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:40
Possession
28:20
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