Braxton, Payne and Marshall's defense overpower Southern Miss 37-3
— Braylon Braxton threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Ethan Payne ran for 104 yards and a touchdown and Marshall unloaded on Southern Mississippi for a 37-3 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Marshall Thundering Herd
37
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | 3 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 37 |
| USM | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 20,502 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Old Dominion Monarchs | W 36-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | W 20-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 17-45 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | W 36-35 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 8:26 37-3
Nathan Totten 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:19 34-3
Nathan Totten 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:45 31-3
Toby Payne 18 Yd pass from Braylon Braxton (Nathan Totten Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 24-3
Tychaun Chapman 14 Yd Run (Nathan Totten Kick)
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Touchdown 6:42 17-3
Ethan Payne 36 Yd Run (Nathan Totten Kick)
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Field Goal 10:02 10-3
Connor Gibbs 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:43 10-0
Braylon Braxton 2 Yd Run (Nathan Totten Kick)
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Field Goal 12:40 3-0
Nathan Totten 23 Yd Field Goal
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USM
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:50 · End of Game
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MRSH 1:50
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:19 · Fumble
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USM 3:09
10 plays, 49 yards, 5:17 · Interception
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MRSH 8:26
9 plays, 63 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:26 37-3
Nathan Totten 26 Yd Field Goal
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USM 12:07
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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MRSH 14:55
7 plays, 12 yards, 3:17 · Missed FG
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USM 3:12
1 play, 12 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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MRSH 3:19
14 plays, 41 yards, 6:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:19 34-3
Nathan Totten 27 Yd Field Goal
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USM 9:33
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:12 · Interception
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MRSH 10:45
4 plays, 41 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:45 31-3
Toby Payne 18 Yd pass from Braylon Braxton (Nathan Totten Kick)
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USM 12:08
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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MRSH 13:29
4 plays, 73 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 24-3
Tychaun Chapman 14 Yd Run (Nathan Totten Kick)
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USM
5 plays, -1 yard, 1:43 · Downs
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MRSH 1:43
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Interception
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USM 1:47
3 plays, -29 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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MRSH 3:44
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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USM 5:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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MRSH 6:42
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:42 17-3
Ethan Payne 36 Yd Run (Nathan Totten Kick)
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USM 10:02
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:02 10-3
Connor Gibbs 51 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 13:43
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:43 10-0
Braylon Braxton 2 Yd Run (Nathan Totten Kick)
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USM 2:22
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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MRSH 3:50
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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USM 5:57
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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MRSH 6:05
9 plays, 38 yards, 4:05 · Missed FG
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USM 10:10
7 plays, 28 yards, 2:30 · Downs
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MRSH 12:40
5 plays, 76 yards, 1:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:40 3-0
Nathan Totten 23 Yd Field Goal
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USM 13:45
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:15 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
MRSH
USM
21
1st Downs
8
6-16
3rd down efficiency
1-14
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-5
526
Total Yards
183
259
Passing
70
16/25
Comp/Att
5/18
10.4
Yards per pass
3.9
267
Rushing
113
47
Rushing Attempts
40
5.7
Yards per rush
2.8
5-40
Penalties
10-79
2
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
3
33:25
Possession
26:35
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