Gore runs for bowl record 329 yards, Southern Miss tops Rice
— Frank Gore Jr. ran for an NCAA bowl-record 329 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to help Southern Miss hold off Rice 38-24 on Saturday night in the LendingTree Bowl.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rice Owls
24
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
| USM | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
Hancock Whitney Stadium · 20,512 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 23-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Florida Atlantic Owls | L 49-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 17-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ East Carolina Pirates | L 12-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | L 14-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:57 24-38
Frank Gore Jr. 55 Yd Run (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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Touchdown 14:18 24-31
Jason Brownlee 26 Yd pass from Trey Lowe (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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Touchdown 3:52 24-24
Tiaquelin Mims 18 Yd pass from Frank Gore Jr. (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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Touchdown 5:06 24-17
Bradley Rozner 18 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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Touchdown 10:08 17-17
Isaiah Esdale 32 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 10-17
Isaiah Esdale 26 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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Field Goal 2:40 3-17
Briggs Bourgeois 18 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:04 3-14
Christian VanSickle 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:14 0-14
Frank Gore Jr. 64 Yd Run (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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Touchdown 12:20 0-7
Jakarius Caston 19 Yd pass from Trey Lowe (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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USM
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:44 · End of Game
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RICE 1:44
7 plays, 22 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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USM 2:57
1 play, 55 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 24-38
Frank Gore Jr. 55 Yd Run (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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RICE 3:10
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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USM 4:47
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:03 · Fumble
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RICE 5:50
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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USM 7:37
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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RICE 10:05
9 plays, 61 yards, 4:13 · Downs
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USM 14:18
5 plays, 98 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:18 24-31
Jason Brownlee 26 Yd pass from Trey Lowe (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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RICE 1:22
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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USM 3:52
4 plays, 67 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:52 24-24
Tiaquelin Mims 18 Yd pass from Frank Gore Jr. (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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RICE 5:06
5 plays, 88 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:06 24-17
Bradley Rozner 18 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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USM 7:06
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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RICE 10:08
1 play, 32 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:08 17-17
Isaiah Esdale 32 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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USM 10:13
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Fumble
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RICE 11:12
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 10-17
Isaiah Esdale 26 Yd pass from AJ Padgett (Christian VanSickle Kick)
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USM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:49 · End of Half
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RICE 0:49
3 plays, -14 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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USM 1:38
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:28 · Fumble
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RICE 2:06
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:34 · Punt
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USM 2:40
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:40 3-17
Briggs Bourgeois 18 Yd Field Goal
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RICE 6:04
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:04 3-14
Christian VanSickle 34 Yd Field Goal
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USM 10:14
1 play, 59 yards, 0:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 0-14
Frank Gore Jr. 64 Yd Run (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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RICE 10:50
5 plays, 5 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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USM 14:40
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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RICE 3:37
6 plays, 54 yards, 3:18 · Fumble
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USM 6:55
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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RICE 9:36
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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USM 12:20
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 0-7
Jakarius Caston 19 Yd pass from Trey Lowe (Briggs Bourgeois Kick)
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Team Stats
RICE
USM
21
1st Downs
22
5-15
3rd down efficiency
2-9
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
425
Total Yards
550
303
Passing
189
20/39
Comp/Att
9/19
7.8
Yards per pass
9.9
122
Rushing
361
31
Rushing Attempts
38
3.9
Yards per rush
9.5
9-57
Penalties
6-55
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
3
1
Interceptions thrown
0
32:38
Possession
27:22
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