UL-Monroe squeaks past Southern Miss 21-20 on late pick
Cortez Sisco Jr. intercepted a Jack Abraham pass and returned it 46 yards with 22 seconds left in the game, preserving Louisiana Monroe's 21-20 victory Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UL Monroe Warhawks
21
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULM | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| USM | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 21-42 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 19-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 21-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Troy Trojans | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:51 21-20
Parker Shaunfield 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:03 21-17
Marcus Green 4 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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Touchdown 6:36 14-17
Quez Watkins 5 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 2:01 14-10
Parker Shaunfield 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:37 14-7
Marcus Green 49 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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Touchdown 12:05 7-7
Sam Miller 0 Yd Fumble Return (Craig Ford Kick)
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Touchdown 14:47 0-7
Jaylond Adams 75 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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ULM
1 play, -2 yards, 0:07 · End of Game
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USM 0:07
8 plays, 50 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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ULM 1:27
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:15 · Punt
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USM 5:42
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:33 · Missed FG
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ULM 9:15
9 plays, 38 yards, 3:43 · Missed FG
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USM 12:58
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 · Downs
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ULM 14:52
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:04 · Punt
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USM 0:56
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:12 · Punt
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ULM 5:08
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:33 · Interception
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USM 5:41
1 play, -1 yard, 0:07 · Fumble
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ULM 5:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:03 · Punt
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USM 6:51
14 plays, 48 yards, 7:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:51 21-20
Parker Shaunfield 47 Yd Field Goal
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ULM 14:03
3 plays, 65 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:03 21-17
Marcus Green 4 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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ULM
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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USM 0:38
7 plays, 7 yards, 2:46 · Missed FG
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ULM 3:24
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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USM 6:36
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:36 14-17
Quez Watkins 5 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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ULM 9:45
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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USM 11:20
6 plays, -12 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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ULM 0:13
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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USM 2:01
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:01 14-10
Parker Shaunfield 42 Yd Field Goal
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ULM 4:37
1 play, 49 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 14-7
Marcus Green 49 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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USM 4:46
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:38 · Interception
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ULM 7:24
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:19 · Fumble
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USM 10:43
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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USM 12:05
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:42 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:05 7-7
Sam Miller 0 Yd Fumble Return (Craig Ford Kick)
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ULM 12:47
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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USM 14:47
1 play, 75 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:47 0-7
Jaylond Adams 75 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Team Stats
ULM
USM
13
1st Downs
23
2-12
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
354
Total Yards
436
195
Passing
378
15/28
Comp/Att
31/46
7.0
Yards per pass
8.2
159
Rushing
58
30
Rushing Attempts
34
5.3
Yards per rush
1.7
8-55
Penalties
4-45
2
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
2
24:23
Possession
35:37
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