Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Rice Owls
LendingTree Bowl
24
5-8
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RICE | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
Game Leaders
Team Stats
425
Total Yards
550
2
Turnovers
3
21
1st Downs
22
9-57
Penalties
6-55
5/15
3rd Down
2/9
0/2
4th Down
0/0
32:38
Possession
27:22
Game Information
Mobile, AL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 | 2-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 425 | 550 |
| Passing | 303 | 189 |
| Comp/Att | 20/39 | 9/19 |
| Yards per pass | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 122 | 361 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 9.5 |
| Penalties | 9-57 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 32:38 | 27:22 |
RICE vs USM Videos
Frank Gore Jr.'s dominant performance fuels Southern Miss to victory
Frank Gore Jr. scores 55-yard rushing TD
Quinton Jackson leaps in the air and comes down with spectacular catch
2025 Standings
FBS
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
FBS
| Sun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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