Lopez throws for 3 TDs and South Alabama rolls past Southern Miss 35-14
— Gio Lopez threw three touchdown passes, Fluff Bothwell ran for 104 yards, and South Alabama defeated Southern Miss 35-14 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
35
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
| USM | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 20,074 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | L 21-45 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:48 35-14
Fluff Bothwell 2 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Field Goal 11:34 28-14
Connor Gibbs 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:42 28-11
Wesley Miller 57 Yd Interception Return (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 13:25 21-11
Jamaal Pritchett 40 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 14-11
Connor Gibbs 59 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:33 14-8
Jeremiah Webb 32 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 7-8
Kentrel Bullock 21 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 7:54 0-8
Davis Dalton 7 Yd pass from Tate Rodemaker (Reed Jesiolowski Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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USM
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:10 · End of Game
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USA 1:10
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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USM 3:48
11 plays, 44 yards, 4:59 · Downs
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USA 8:48
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 35-14
Fluff Bothwell 2 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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USM 11:34
13 plays, 54 yards, 6:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:34 28-14
Connor Gibbs 28 Yd Field Goal
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USM 2:42
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:49 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:42 28-11
Wesley Miller 57 Yd Interception Return (Laith Marjan Kick)
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USA 5:31
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:51 · Punt
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USM 7:22
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:10 · Downs
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USA 9:32
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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USM 10:49
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:36 · Missed FG
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USA 13:25
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 21-11
Jamaal Pritchett 40 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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USM
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Field Goal
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USA 0:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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USM 0:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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USA 0:54
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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USM 1:32
9 plays, 29 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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USA 5:27
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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USM 7:10
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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USA 8:33
7 plays, 77 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-11
Connor Gibbs 59 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:33 14-8
Jeremiah Webb 32 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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USM 11:17
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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USA 13:29
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 7-8
Kentrel Bullock 21 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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USM 1:50
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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USA 5:40
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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USM 7:54
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:54 0-8
Davis Dalton 7 Yd pass from Tate Rodemaker (Reed Jesiolowski Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Team Stats
USA
USM
17
1st Downs
21
3-10
3rd down efficiency
6-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-3
380
Total Yards
306
193
Passing
137
15/24
Comp/Att
20/36
8.0
Yards per pass
3.8
187
Rushing
169
27
Rushing Attempts
43
6.9
Yards per rush
3.9
7-69
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
21:12
Possession
38:48
Highlights
00:18
Fluff Bothwell rushes in for 2-yard rushing touchdown
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00:22
Davis Dalton makes the grab for 7-yard receiving touchdown
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00:27
Kentrel Bullock hauls it in for 21-yard receiving touchdown
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00:26
Gio Lopez throws 32-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Webb
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