Quick answer
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Rice Owls 65–10 in Week 11, 2015. Final score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles 65, Rice Owls 10.
Game summary
Southern Miss Golden Eagles dominated Rice Owls 65–10 in Week 11 of the 2015 season.
- Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Nick Mullens (2572) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.69 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Ito Smith — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Michael Thomas — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 6 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 65 |
 Rice Owls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
USMSouthern Miss Golden EaglesNick Mullens pass complete to Ito Smith for 28 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Nick Mullens pass complete to Ito Smith for 16 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Nick Mullens pass complete to DJ Thompson for 13 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Nick Mullens pass complete to Michael Thomas for 51 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Nick Mullens pass complete to Michael Thomas for 50 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Tyler Sarrazin pass complete to Xavier Thigpen for 6 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Stephen Brauchle 39 yd FG GOOD
Jalen Richard run for 60 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
Driphus Jackson pass complete to Nate German for 20 yds for a TD, (Hayden Tobola KICK)
Tyler Matthews pass complete to Jarell Aaron for 47 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK)
Hayden Tobola 33 yd FG GOOD
Tyler Matthews run for 17 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle PAT BLOCKED)
RICERice OwlsFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- USM
Q1TD IISmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Nick Mullens pass complete to Ito Smith for 28 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- USM
Q2TD IISmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-0
Nick Mullens pass complete to Ito Smith for 16 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- USM
Q2TD DTDJ ThompsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-0
Nick Mullens pass complete to DJ Thompson for 13 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- USM
Q2TD MTMichael ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-0
Nick Mullens pass complete to Michael Thomas for 51 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- USM
Q2TD MTMichael ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 30-0
Nick Mullens pass complete to Michael Thomas for 50 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- USM
Q2TD XTXavier ThigpenPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 36-0
Tyler Sarrazin pass complete to Xavier Thigpen for 6 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- USM
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 39-0
Stephen Brauchle 39 yd FG GOOD
- USM
Q3TD JRJalen RichardPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 45-0
Jalen Richard run for 60 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK)
- RICE
Q4TD NGNate GermanPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 45-6
Driphus Jackson pass complete to Nate German for 20 yds for a TD, (Hayden Tobola KICK)
- USM
Q4TD JAJarell AaronPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 51-6
Tyler Matthews pass complete to Jarell Aaron for 47 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK)
- RICE
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 51-9
Hayden Tobola 33 yd FG GOOD
- USM
Q4TD TMTyler MatthewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 57-9
Tyler Matthews run for 17 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle PAT BLOCKED)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Nick Mullens (2572) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +20.11 EPA
- Tyler Matthews (2572) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.34 EPA/play +6.68 EPA
- Tyler Sarrazin (2572) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.12 EPA/play +4.12 EPA
Rushing
- Ito Smith (2572) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
- Austin Walter (242) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
- Darik Dillard (242) — 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Receiving
- Michael Thomas (2572) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
- Casey Martin (2572) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
- DJ Thompson (2572) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Mullens | 2572 | 29 | 79.3% | 0 | 5 | +0.69 | +20.11 |
| Tyler Matthews | 2572 | 5 | 80.0% | 0 | 1 | +1.34 | +6.68 |
| Tyler Sarrazin | 2572 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | +4.12 | +4.12 |
| Zach Wright | 242 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.85 | -0.85 |
| Driphus Jackson | 242 | 23 | 34.8% | 0 | 1 | -0.24 | -5.63 |
| Tyler Stehling | 242 | 16 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.57 | -9.05 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | USM | RICE |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 0 | 0 |
| EPA / play | — | — |
| Total EPA | — | — |
| Success rate | — | — |
| Pass EPA / play | — | — |
| Rush EPA / play | — | — |
| Yards | 0 | 0 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 2572 | 4 | 0 | +0.57 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 242 | 3 | 0 | -0.03 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2572 | 8 | 0 | +0.79 | Ended |
| Q1 | 242 | 3 | 0 | -3.02 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2572 | 8 | 0 | -1.39 | Punt |
| Q1 | 242 | 5 | 0 | -0.40 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2572 | 1 | 0 | +3.77 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 242 | 2 | 0 | +0.10 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2572 | 8 | 0 | +5.34 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 242 | 6 | 0 | -1.38 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2572 | 1 | 0 | +4.61 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 242 | 3 | 0 | -5.06 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 2572 | 2 | 0 | +5.84 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 242 | 3 | 0 | -2.00 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2572 | 2 | 0 | +2.87 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 242 | 3 | 0 | -1.45 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Rice Owls · James Farrimond punt for 42 yds , Jalen Richard returns for no gain to the SoMis 15 Jalen Richard fumbled, forced by Derek Brown, recovered by Rice Luke Turner (+5.96 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass complete to Michael Thomas for 50 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK) (+4.92 EPA)
- Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tyler Matthews pass complete to Jarell Aaron for 47 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK) (+4.9 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass complete to Michael Thomas for 51 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK) (+4.61 EPA)
- Q4 · Rice Owls · Driphus Jackson pass complete to Nate German for 20 yds for a TD, (Hayden Tobola KICK) (+4.12 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tyler Sarrazin pass complete to Xavier Thigpen for 6 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK) (+4.12 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass complete to Ito Smith for 16 yds for a TD, (Stephen Brauchle KICK) (+3.77 EPA)
- Q2 · Rice Owls · Driphus Jackson run for a loss of 4 yards to the Rice 13 Driphus Jackson fumbled, recovered by SoMis Xavier Thigpen (-3.36 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles controlled the final (65–10) in Week 11.
- Passing edge: Nick Mullens (2572) — yds, 5 TD.
- EPA edge: USM at EPA/play.
- Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Rice Owls?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 65, Rice Owls 10 in Week 11 of the 2015 college football season.
Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Rice Owls?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles won with a final score of 65–10.
Where can I find the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Rice Owls box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763653.
Who led Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Rice Owls in passing?
Nick Mullens (2572) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Rice Owls
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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