Texas State Bobcats vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 50–36 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 50, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 36.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas State Bobcats	24	12	0	6	50
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	3	6	6	18	36

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• TJ Finley (Texas State) — 326.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +8.79 EPA
• Billy Wiles (Southern Miss) — 241.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.33 EPA
• Holman Edwards (Southern Miss) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -0.43 EPA

Rushing

• Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) — 120.0 yds · 2 TD +0.44 EPA
• Ismail Mahdi (Texas State) — 89.0 yds · 3 TD -0.08 EPA
• Donerio Davenport (Texas State) — 73.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Joey Hobert (Texas State) — 9 rec · 126.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Latreal Jones (Southern Miss) — 5 rec · 116.0 yds +1.78 EPA
• Ashtyn Hawkins (Texas State) — 5 rec · 101.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TJ Finley	Texas State	27	63.0%	326	2	+0.33	+8.79
Billy Wiles	Southern Miss	32	56.2%	241	2	+0.14	+4.33
Holman Edwards	Southern Miss	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.43	-0.43
Frank Gore Jr.	Southern Miss	11	18.2%	11	0	-0.48	-5.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas State	Southern Miss
Plays	58	87
EPA / play	+0.220	+0.097
Total EPA	+12.76	+8.47
Success rate	55.2%	40.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.326	-0.031
Rush EPA / play	+0.128	+0.228
Yards	519	502

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Southern Miss	1	0	-4.61	Interception
Q1	Texas State	6	21	+2.32	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Miss	3	-3	-3.83	Punt
Q1	Texas State	7	74	+5.04	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Miss	8	63	+2.26	Field goal
Q1	Texas State	3	75	+4.74	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Miss	9	60	+2.78	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	3	8	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	3	-1	-3.14	Punt
Q2	Texas State	4	84	+5.61	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Miss	3	6	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Texas State	7	64	+4.04	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Miss	9	49	-0.90	Ended
Q2	Texas State	4	25	-0.45	Ended
Q2	Southern Miss	3	14	+0.39	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Kickoff (+6.16 EPA)
2. Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Rodrigues Clark rushes for 23 yards (4th & 2) (+4.72 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Fumble (-4.64 EPA)
4. Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Billy Wiles pass intercepted (-4.61 EPA)
5. Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Penalty (4th & 8) (+4.59 EPA)
6. Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Malik Hornsby rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+4.56 EPA)
7. Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Billy Wiles pass to Jakarius Caston for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
8. Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Billy Wiles pass to Latreal Jones for 43 yards (1st & 10) (+3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (50–36) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: TJ Finley (Texas State) — 326.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas State at 0.22 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 Texas State Bobcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Texas State Bobcats 50, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 36 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 50–36.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531883.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles in passing?

TJ Finley (Texas State) led passers with 326.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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