Southern Miss Golden Eagles 38–35 Georgia Southern Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2025

Quick answer

Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 38–35 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles 38, Georgia Southern Eagles 35.

Game summary

Southern Miss Golden Eagles edged Georgia Southern Eagles 38–35 in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: JC French IV (Georgia Southern) — 309.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.00 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jeffery Pittman — 155.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Camden Brown — 12 rec, 160.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia Southern (+0.050/play) vs Southern Miss (-0.009/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	6	18	6	3	38
Georgia Southern Eagles	6	0	12	12	35

Scoring Map

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

USMSouthern Miss Golden Eagles

+3OPP 25

GASOGeorgia Southern Eagles

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Georgia Southern
Q1TD
DMDavid Mbadinga
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
David Mbadinga rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q1TD
TCTychaun Chapman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Braylon Braxton pass to Tychaun Chapman for a touchdown (50 yards)
Southern Miss
Q2TD
JPJeffery Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Jeffery Pittman rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q2TD
CCCarl Chester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Braylon Braxton pass to Carl Chester for a touchdown (30 yards)
Southern Miss
Q2TD
JPJeffery Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Jeffery Pittman rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Southern
Q3TD
JFJC French IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
JC French IV rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q3TD
MJMatt Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Matt Jones rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Southern
Q3TD
MSMarcus Sanders Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
JC French IV pass to Marcus Sanders Jr. for a touchdown (39 yards)
Southern Miss
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
33-18
Field goal good from 42 yards
Georgia Southern
Q4TD
CBCamden Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
JC French IV pass to Camden Brown for a touchdown (26 yards)
Georgia Southern
Q4TD
JFJC French IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
JC French IV rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

JC French IV (Georgia Southern) — 309.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.19 EPA
Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 251.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.24 EPA

Rushing

Jeffery Pittman (Southern Miss) — 155.0 yds · 2 TD +0.21 EPA
OJ Arnold (Georgia Southern) — 56.0 yds +0.00 EPA
JC French IV (Georgia Southern) — 28.0 yds · 2 TD +0.70 EPA

Receiving

Camden Brown (Georgia Southern) — 12 rec · 160.0 yds +0.96 EPA
Marcus Sanders Jr. (Georgia Southern) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.38 EPA
Dalen Cobb (Georgia Southern) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JC French IV	Georgia Southern	47	51.1%	309	2	-0.00	-0.19
Braylon Braxton	Southern Miss	30	60.0%	251	2	-0.07	-2.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Miss	Georgia Southern
Plays	76	76
EPA / play	-0.009	+0.050
Total EPA	-0.67	+3.78
Success rate	35.5%	39.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.075	-0.004
Rush EPA / play	+0.034	+0.137
Yards	451	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Southern	5	12	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Southern Miss	3	9	-0.82	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	7	48	+3.84	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Miss	9	74	+4.25	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	2	-7	-2.78	Punt
Q1	Southern Miss	3	4	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Georgia Southern	3	3	-1.96	Punt
Q1	Southern Miss	4	33	+1.39	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	3	19	-3.43	Interception
Q2	Southern Miss	3	19	-1.11	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	5	18	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	3	5	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	2	20	-6.68	Interception
Q2	Southern Miss	4	39	+1.64	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	5	-3	-3.24	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	9	62	+3.30	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass intercepted (-5.85 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass intercepted (-5.12 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Camden Brown for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Fumble (-4.72 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass intercepted (-4.59 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Braylon Braxton pass to Tychaun Chapman for a touchdown (50 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Marcus Sanders Jr. for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Marcus Sanders Jr. for 20 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Miss Golden Eagles controlled the final (38–35) in Week 7.
Passing edge: JC French IV (Georgia Southern) — 309.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Georgia Southern at 0.05 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Georgia Southern Eagles?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles 38, Georgia Southern Eagles 35 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Georgia Southern Eagles?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles won with a final score of 38–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761622.

Who led Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Georgia Southern Eagles in passing?

JC French IV (Georgia Southern) led passers with 309.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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