Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Kentucky Wildcats 44–35 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles 44, Kentucky Wildcats 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	6	9	18	6	44
Kentucky Wildcats	18	12	0	0	35

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Nick Mullens (2572) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.03 EPA
• Drew Barker (96) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.56 EPA
• Tristan Yeomans (96) — 0.0 yds · -4.58 EPA/play -4.58 EPA

Rushing

• Ito Smith (2572) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
• George Payne (2572) — 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Stanley Boom Williams (96) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Garrett Johnson (96) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.75 EPA
• ISmith (2572) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Isaiah Jones (2572) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Mullens	2572	31	58.1%	0	2	+0.03	+1.03
Drew Barker	96	25	60.0%	0	4	+0.02	+0.56
Tristan Yeomans	96	1	100.0%	0	0	-4.58	-4.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USM	UK
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	2	0	-0.20	Ended
Q1	96	1	0	+2.84	Pass TD
Q1	96	6	0	+1.25	Ended
Q1	2572	4	0	-2.72	Interception
Q1	96	1	0	+3.11	Pass TD
Q1	96	1	0	+0.23	Ended
Q1	2572	3	0	-3.39	Punt
Q1	96	1	0	+6.39	Pass TD
Q1	96	1	0	-1.47	Ended
Q1	2572	3	0	-3.65	Punt
Q1	96	5	0	-2.84	Ended
Q1	2572	1	0	+1.80	Rush TD
Q1	2572	6	0	+2.77	Ended
Q1	96	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q2	96	1	0	+3.11	Ended
Q2	2572	1	0	+6.73	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Drew Barker sacked by Dylan Bradley for a loss of 7 yards to the Kent 34 Drew Barker fumbled, recovered by SoMis Xavier Thigpen , return for 0 yards , return for 39 yds to the Kent 34 (-7.77 EPA)
2. Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass complete to Isaiah Jones for 71 yds for a TD, (Parker Shaunfield KICK) (+6.74 EPA)
3. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Drew Barker pass complete to Jeff Badet for 72 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+6.39 EPA)
4. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Tristan Yeomans pass complete to Austin MacGinnis for a loss of 10 yards to the SoMis 37 (-4.58 EPA)
5. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Drew Barker pass complete to Garrett Johnson for 53 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+4.53 EPA)
6. Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass intercepted J.D. Harmon return for no gain to the Kent 33 (-4.0 EPA)
7. Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass intercepted J.D. Harmon return for no gain to the Kent 35 (-3.84 EPA)
8. Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Nick Mullens pass intercepted Blake McClain return for no gain to the SoMis 49 (-3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Southern Miss Golden Eagles controlled the final (44–35) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nick Mullens (2572) — yds, 2 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles 44, Kentucky Wildcats 35 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles won with a final score of 44–35.

Where can I find the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868973.

Who led Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Nick Mullens (2572) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.