Jacksonville State Gamecocks 25–42 Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Jacksonville State Gamecocks 42–25 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 25, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 42.

Game summary

Southern Miss Golden Eagles rolled past Jacksonville State Gamecocks 42–25 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 149.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cam Cook — 77.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Cam Cook — 4 rec, 77.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Miss (+0.070/play) vs Jacksonville State (-0.089/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	3	0	6	18	25
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	12	6	12	0	42

Scoring Map

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

JXSTJacksonville State Gamecocks

+3OPP 18

USMSouthern Miss Golden Eagles

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Miss
Q1TD
JPJeffery Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jeffery Pittman rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q1TD
JPJeffery Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jeffery Pittman rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 35 yards
Southern Miss
Q2TD
BBBraylon Braxton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Braylon Braxton rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q3TD
KMKadinn Morris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Braylon Braxton pass to Kadinn Morris for a touchdown (6 yards)
Jacksonville State
Q3TD
BRBrock Rechsteiner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Caden Creel pass to Brock Rechsteiner for a touchdown (4 yards)
Southern Miss
Q3TD
CCCarl Chester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Braylon Braxton pass to Carl Chester for a touchdown (13 yards)
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
CCCaden Creel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Caden Creel rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
CCCaden Creel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Caden Creel — Interception returned for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
CCCam Cook
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Cam Cook rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 149.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.33 EPA/play -7.88 EPA
Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) — 146.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.59 EPA/play -11.30 EPA
Gavin Wimsatt (Jacksonville State) — 3.0 yds · -1.29 EPA/play -11.61 EPA

Rushing

Cam Cook (Jacksonville State) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) — 183.0 yds · 1 TD +0.63 EPA
Jeffery Pittman (Southern Miss) — 95.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

Cam Cook (Jacksonville State) — 4 rec · 77.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Caleb Coombs (Jacksonville State) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds -0.64 EPA
Matt Jones (Southern Miss) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braylon Braxton	Southern Miss	24	54.2%	149	2	-0.33	-7.88
Caden Creel	Jacksonville State	19	47.4%	146	1	-0.59	-11.30
Gavin Wimsatt	Jacksonville State	9	33.3%	3	0	-1.29	-11.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Jacksonville State	Southern Miss
Plays	78	72
EPA / play	-0.089	+0.070
Total EPA	-6.93	+5.06
Success rate	39.7%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.818	-0.328
Rush EPA / play	+0.320	+0.270
Yards	459	410

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Miss	5	22	-0.67	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	1	-4	-5.63	Fumble
Q1	Southern Miss	4	12	+0.98	Rush TD
Q1	Jacksonville State	8	30	-0.84	Punt
Q1	Southern Miss	4	80	+5.95	Rush TD
Q1	Jacksonville State	13	62	+1.94	Field goal
Q1	Southern Miss	3	2	-2.91	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	6	18	-1.82	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	6	5	-5.49	Fumble
Q2	Jacksonville State	4	5	-5.93	Ended
Q2	Southern Miss	7	40	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	9	35	-1.90	Fumble
Q2	Southern Miss	11	48	+5.02	Rush TD
Q2	Jacksonville State	6	12	-2.09	Punt
Q3	Southern Miss	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q3	Jacksonville State	3	-1	-3.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Caden Creel — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.76 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Caden Creel rushes for 73 yards (1st & 10) (+6.77 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Fumble (-6.69 EPA)
Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Fumble (-5.63 EPA)
Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Gavin Wimsatt rushes for 29 yards (3rd & 27) (+4.92 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Braylon Braxton rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+4.55 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Caden Creel pass intercepted (-3.72 EPA)
Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Fumble (-3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Miss Golden Eagles controlled the final (42–25) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 149.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Miss at 0.07 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 Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks 25, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 42 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles won with a final score of 25–42.

Where can I find the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757269.

Who led Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles in passing?

Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) led passers with 149.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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