Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27–16 Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 27–16 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 16.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 27–16 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #7 M.McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 14.0 pass yds, +0.53 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marvis Parrish — 54.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: #0 M.Henry caught at 42 — 2 rec, 31.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Miss (-0.164/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.174/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	3	3	6	12	27
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	6	6	3	0	16

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 14

OPP EZ

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 24

USMSouthern Miss Golden Eagles

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 31 yards
Southern Miss
Q1TD
#T#2 T.Chapman caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
#2 T.Chapman caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (35 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 30 yards
Southern Miss
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 25 yards
Southern Miss
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 29 yards
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Rushing touchdown
Southern Miss
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 41 yards
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Rushing touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
MPMarvis Parrish
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Marvis Parrish rushes 54 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #7 M.McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 14.0 yds · +0.53 EPA/play +1.06 EPA
No Huddle #1 B.Braxton (Southern Miss) — 14.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +0.90 EPA
Shotgun #1 B.Braxton (Southern Miss) — 7.0 yds · +0.69 EPA/play +0.69 EPA

Rushing

Marvis Parrish (Western Kentucky) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +4.89 EPA

Receiving

#0 M.Henry caught at 42 (Western Kentucky) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds +2.22 EPA
#0 M.Henry thrown to 00 (Western Kentucky) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA
#81 N.Meyers caught at 50 (Western Kentucky) — 0 rec · 62.0 yds -2.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #7 M.McIvor	Western Kentucky	2	50.0%	14	+0.53	+1.06
No Huddle #1 B.Braxton	Southern Miss	3	33.3%	14	+0.30	+0.90
Shotgun #1 B.Braxton	Southern Miss	1	100.0%	7	+0.69	+0.69
:06) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	7	+0.65	+0.65
:36) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	6	+0.62	+0.62
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Flowers	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	3	-0.32	-0.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Southern Miss
Plays	74	85
EPA / play	-0.174	-0.164
Total EPA	-12.90	-13.92
Success rate	29.7%	32.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.340	-0.148
Rush EPA / play	+0.068	-0.189
Yards	453	413

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	5	-2.77	Ended
Q1	Southern Miss	4	-3	-4.37	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	-1	-2.06	Field goal
Q1	Southern Miss	11	50	+0.93	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	9	-0.71	Ended
Q1	Southern Miss	4	62	+5.09	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	26	-0.47	Ended
Q1	Southern Miss	3	16	-0.25	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	-10	-1.77	Ended
Q2	Southern Miss	1	-20	-3.65	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	31	-1.43	Field goal
Q2	Southern Miss	3	9	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	-3	-2.86	Ended
Q2	Southern Miss	1	0	-0.80	Ended
Q2	Southern Miss	8	38	-0.52	Missed FG
Q2	Western Kentucky	2	10	-4.31	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass intercepted (-7.44 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Marvis Parrish rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+4.89 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · No Huddle-Shotgun #7 M.McIvor pass to #0 M.Henry caught at 18 for 46 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.88 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · ddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 B.Braxton sacked for a loss of 20 yards (3rd & 5) (-3.65 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · #2 T.Chapman caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.54 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Punt (-3.44 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Rushing touchdown (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (27–16) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Shotgun #7 M.McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 14.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Miss at -0.164 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 16 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 27–16.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778310.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles in passing?

Shotgun #7 M.McIvor (Western Kentucky) led passers with 14.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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