Quick answer
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 22–10 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles 22, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 10.
Game summary
Southern Miss Golden Eagles beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 22–10 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
- Passing leader: Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 147.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.76 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Lunch Winfield — 107.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Caden Jensen — 5 rec, 45.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Louisiana (-0.022/play) vs Southern Miss (-0.171/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
USMSouthern Miss Golden EaglesLunch Winfield rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 24 yards
Braylon Braxton pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (98 yards)
Safety
ULLouisiana Ragin' CajunsFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Louisiana
Q1TD LWLunch WinfieldPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Lunch Winfield rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
- Louisiana
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 7
- Score
- 0-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
- Southern Miss
Q3TD MDMicah DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-9
Braylon Braxton pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (98 yards)
- Louisiana
Q4Safety LWL. WinfieldPoints+2
- Yard line
- Own EZ
- Score
- 6-11
Safety
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 147.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.76 EPA/play +7.57 EPA
- L. Winfield (Louisiana) — 0.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -0.24 EPA
- Lunch Winfield (Louisiana) — 105.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -6.03 EPA
Rushing
- Lunch Winfield (Louisiana) — 107.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
- Jeffery Pittman (Southern Miss) — 48.0 yds -0.16 EPA
- Zylan Perry (Louisiana) — 57.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Receiving
- Caden Jensen (Louisiana) — 5 rec · 45.0 yds +0.13 EPA
- Micah Davis (Southern Miss) — 2 rec · 99.0 yds +1.77 EPA
- Charles Robertson (Louisiana) — 1 rec · 27.0 yds +0.19 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Braxton | Southern Miss | 10 | 70.0% | 147 | 1 | +0.76 | +7.57 |
| L. Winfield | Louisiana | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.24 | -0.24 |
| Lunch Winfield | Louisiana | 20 | 60.0% | 105 | 0 | -0.30 | -6.03 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Southern Miss | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 39 | 60 |
| EPA / play | -0.171 | -0.022 |
| Total EPA | -6.69 | -1.30 |
| Success rate | 25.6% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.757 | -0.298 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.492 | +0.127 |
| Yards | 231 | 326 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Southern Miss | 9 | 43 | +0.81 | Punt |
| Q1 | Louisiana | 16 | 85 | +6.99 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Southern Miss | 3 | 5 | -2.57 | Punt |
| Q1 | Louisiana | 3 | 3 | -2.92 | Punt |
| Q1 | Southern Miss | 4 | 22 | -4.71 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Louisiana | 15 | 103 | -0.02 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Southern Miss | 4 | 31 | -0.99 | Punt |
| Q3 | Louisiana | 5 | 20 | -2.34 | Punt |
| Q3 | Southern Miss | 3 | 97 | +7.86 | Pass TD |
| Q3 | Louisiana | 11 | 89 | +1.43 | Fumble |
| Q4 | Southern Miss | 6 | 17 | -1.59 | Punt |
| Q4 | Louisiana | 6 | 25 | -3.01 | Ended |
| Q4 | Southern Miss | 3 | 4 | -2.20 | Punt |
| Q4 | Louisiana | 4 | 1 | -1.43 | Safety |
| Q4 | Southern Miss | 7 | 12 | -3.30 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Braylon Braxton pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (98 yards) (+9.7 EPA)
- Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Fumble (-5.93 EPA)
- Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Fumble (-5.55 EPA)
- Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)
- Q3 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield pass to Charles Robertson for 27 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.76 EPA)
- Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield rushes for 20 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.68 EPA)
- Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Lunch Winfield to Rahji Dennis — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.96 EPA)
- Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Rush (2nd & 11) (-2.4 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles controlled the final (22–10) in Week 8.
- Passing edge: Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) — 147.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Louisiana at -0.022 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 Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 22, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 10 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles won with a final score of 22–10.
Where can I find the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761668.
Who led Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in passing?
Braylon Braxton (Southern Miss) led passers with 147.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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