Florida State beats Southern Miss 42-13 in Independence
James Blackman threw three of his Independence Bowl-record four touchdown passes to Auden Tate and Florida State beat Southern Mississippi 42-13 on Wednesday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
13
Florida State Seminoles
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| FSU | 7 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 42 |
Independence Stadium · 33,601 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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Field Goal 7:32 13-42
Ricky Aguayo 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:34 13-39
Auden Tate 17 Yd pass from Carlos Becker III (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:44 13-33
Korey Robertson 13 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 3:25 6-33
Jacques Patrick 2 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 10:45 6-26
Ricky Aguayo 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:33 6-23
Auden Tate 10 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 7:48 6-16
Ricky Aguayo 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:38 6-13
Cam Akers 14 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:20 6-7
Auden Tate 20 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 11:05 6-0
Kwadra Griggs 5 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield PAT failed)
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FSU
7 plays, 20 yards, 4:40 · End of Game
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USM 4:40
7 plays, 20 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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FSU 7:32
8 plays, 13 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:32 13-42
Ricky Aguayo 39 Yd Field Goal
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USM 11:26
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:08 · Downs
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FSU 13:34
5 plays, 30 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:34 13-39
Auden Tate 17 Yd pass from Carlos Becker III (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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USM 0:44
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:44 13-33
Korey Robertson 13 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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FSU 3:25
9 plays, 85 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:25 6-33
Jacques Patrick 2 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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USM 8:05
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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FSU 10:45
10 plays, 43 yards, 4:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:45 6-26
Ricky Aguayo 39 Yd Field Goal
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USM
7 plays, 36 yards, 1:33 · End of Half
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FSU 1:33
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:33 6-23
Auden Tate 10 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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USM 3:03
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:23 · Fumble
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FSU 3:26
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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USM 5:50
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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FSU 7:48
8 plays, 58 yards, 2:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:48 6-16
Ricky Aguayo 29 Yd Field Goal
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USM 10:39
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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FSU 12:38
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:38 6-13
Cam Akers 14 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo PAT failed)
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USM 2:37
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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FSU 5:20
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:20 6-7
Auden Tate 20 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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USM 11:05
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:05 6-0
Kwadra Griggs 5 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield PAT failed)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
USM
FSU
12
1st Downs
25
4-14
3rd down efficiency
7-13
2-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
260
Total Yards
452
129
Passing
238
15/27
Comp/Att
19/29
4.8
Yards per pass
8.2
131
Rushing
214
28
Rushing Attempts
45
4.7
Yards per rush
4.8
7-44
Penalties
6-60
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
22:52
Possession
37:08
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