Perkins, Southern Miss lead way in 20-6 victory
Kevin Perkins ran for his first two touchdowns as a Golden Eagle and the Southern Miss defense smothered Rice 20-6 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
20
Rice Owls
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| RICE | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
First Community Stadium · 20,367 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 0:32 20-6
Kevin Perkins 38 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Touchdown 5:59 13-6
Austin Trammell 15 Yd pass from Wiley Green (Chris Barnes PAT failed)
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Field Goal 9:32 13-0
Andrew Stein 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:35 10-0
Kevin Perkins 2 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Field Goal 9:53 3-0
Andrew Stein 23 Yd Field Goal
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RICE
3 plays, 11 yards, 0:32 · End of Game
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USM 0:32
9 plays, 88 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 20-6
Kevin Perkins 38 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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RICE 5:07
5 plays, 8 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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USM 8:50
2 plays, -15 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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RICE 9:42
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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USM 10:45
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:04 · Missed FG
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RICE 14:49
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:14 · Interception
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USM 1:03
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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RICE 1:09
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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USM 4:04
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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RICE 5:59
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:59 13-6
Austin Trammell 15 Yd pass from Wiley Green (Chris Barnes PAT failed)
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USM 9:32
9 plays, 47 yards, 4:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:32 13-0
Andrew Stein 34 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 13:56
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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USM
1 play, 1 yard, 0:13 · End of Half
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RICE 0:13
7 plays, 18 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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USM 3:35
10 plays, 67 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:35 10-0
Kevin Perkins 2 Yd Run (Andrew Stein Kick)
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RICE 7:12
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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USM 9:53
13 plays, 44 yards, 4:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:53 3-0
Andrew Stein 23 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 14:47
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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USM 1:19
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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RICE 3:19
7 plays, 17 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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USM 6:47
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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RICE 8:34
9 plays, 17 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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USM 12:42
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:18 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
USM
RICE
18
1st Downs
14
7-17
3rd down efficiency
6-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
364
Total Yards
139
207
Passing
131
23/36
Comp/Att
14/31
5.8
Yards per pass
4.2
157
Rushing
8
35
Rushing Attempts
30
4.5
Yards per rush
0.3
6-73
Penalties
4-30
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:45
Possession
29:15
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