Alcorn State Braves 14–40 Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Alcorn State Braves 40–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Alcorn State Braves 14, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 40.

Game summary

Southern Miss Golden Eagles rolled past Alcorn State Braves 40–14 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Billy Wiles (Southern Miss) — 255.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jarveon Howard — 47.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jakarius Caston — 4 rec, 98.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Miss (+0.113/play) vs Alcorn State (-0.111/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alcorn State Braves	6	0	0	6	14
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	15	9	9	3	40

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ALCNAlcorn State Braves

OPP EZ

+3OPP 35

OPP EZ

+3OPP 24

USMSouthern Miss Golden Eagles

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Miss
Q1TD
JCJakarius Caston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Billy Wiles pass to Jakarius Caston for a touchdown (16 yards)
Southern Miss
Q1TD
FGFrank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Frank Gore Jr. rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
0-15
Field goal good from 25 yards
Alcorn State
Q1TD
TMTyler Macon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Tyler Macon rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q2TD
FGFrank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Billy Wiles pass to Frank Gore Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards)
Southern Miss
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
6-24
Field goal good from 23 yards
Southern Miss
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 52 yards
Southern Miss
Q3TD
THTyquan Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Billy Wiles pass to Tyquan Henderson for a touchdown (3 yards)
Alcorn State
Q4TD
NDNiko Duffey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Niko Duffey rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
12-36
Field goal good from 41 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Billy Wiles (Southern Miss) — 255.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +10.75 EPA
Aaron Allen (Alcorn State) — 44.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +2.08 EPA
Holman Edwards (Southern Miss) — 14.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -2.57 EPA

Rushing

Jarveon Howard (Alcorn State) — 47.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Rodrigues Clark (Southern Miss) — 53.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) — 25.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Jakarius Caston (Southern Miss) — 4 rec · 98.0 yds +1.90 EPA
Latreal Jones (Southern Miss) — 3 rec · 68.0 yds +1.50 EPA
Davis Dalton (Southern Miss) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Billy Wiles	Southern Miss	28	71.4%	255	3	+0.38	+10.75
Aaron Allen	Alcorn State	9	55.6%	44	0	+0.23	+2.08
Holman Edwards	Southern Miss	5	60.0%	14	0	-0.51	-2.57
Tyler Macon	Alcorn State	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.37	-6.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alcorn State	Southern Miss
Plays	43	66
EPA / play	-0.111	+0.113
Total EPA	-4.79	+7.45
Success rate	23.3%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.342	+0.248
Rush EPA / play	0.000	-0.022
Yards	226	444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Alcorn State	2	1	-3.56	Interception
Q1	Southern Miss	3	38	+3.66	Pass TD
Q1	Alcorn State	3	8	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Southern Miss	6	52	+2.92	Rush TD
Q1	Alcorn State	3	0	-3.04	Interception
Q1	Southern Miss	5	5	-3.60	Field goal
Q1	Alcorn State	1	75	+6.95	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Miss	12	60	+5.90	Pass TD
Q2	Alcorn State	3	6	-1.93	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	4	10	-2.68	Punt
Q2	Alcorn State	3	4	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	7	74	+2.21	Field goal
Q2	Alcorn State	2	13	-0.57	Ended
Q3	Southern Miss	3	57	-0.07	Interception
Q3	Alcorn State	3	0	-2.09	Punt
Q3	Southern Miss	5	10	-2.52	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Alcorn State Braves · Tyler Macon rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.95 EPA)
Q4 · Alcorn State Braves · Aaron Allen pass to Malik Rodgers for 26 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.09 EPA)
Q4 · Alcorn State Braves · Niko Duffey rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.13 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Billy Wiles pass to Latreal Jones for 38 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.03 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Billy Wiles pass intercepted (-2.99 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Billy Wiles pass to Tiaquelin Mims for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+2.94 EPA)
Q1 · Alcorn State Braves · Tyler Macon pass intercepted (-2.81 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Penalty (1st & 8) (-2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Miss Golden Eagles controlled the final (40–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Billy Wiles (Southern Miss) — 255.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Miss at 0.113 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 Alcorn State Braves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Alcorn State Braves 14, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 40 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Alcorn State Braves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles won with a final score of 14–40.

Where can I find the Alcorn State Braves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531840.

Who led Alcorn State Braves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles in passing?

Billy Wiles (Southern Miss) led passers with 255.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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