Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Short Report | Nov 9, 2023
Cajun Field
Lafayette, LA
Nov 9, 2023
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Game Recap
In an enthralling game that went into overtime, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles edged out the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns with a final score of 34-31. The match saw exciting back-and-forth scoring, with the Golden Eagles securing the victory in overtime through a touchdown run by Frank Gore Jr. Despite a valiant effort by Louisiana, including a spectacular 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Zylan Perry, they fell short in the end.
The game featured standout performances from both teams. Frank Gore Jr. was instrumental for Southern Miss, contributing significantly in both rushing and receiving. On the other hand, Chandler Fields led Louisiana's passing game with two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to bring the game to a tie, showcasing the competitive spirit of both sides.
Key Plays:
Dre'lyn Washington (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns)
Billy Wiles (Southern Miss Golden Eagles)
Kenyon Clay (Southern Miss Golden Eagles)
Zylan Perry (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns)
Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss Golden Eagles)
Chandler Fields (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns)
Chandler Fields (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns)
Ethan Crawford (Southern Miss Golden Eagles)
Kenneth Almendares (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns)
Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss Golden Eagles)
Standout Players:
Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss Golden Eagles, RB)
Rushed for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns, and also caught a receiving touchdown, playing a crucial role in Southern Miss's victory.Chandler Fields (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, QB)
Completed 24 of 38 passes for 260 yards and two critical touchdowns in the fourth quarter, keeping Louisiana in the game.Zylan Perry (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, RB)
Had a spectacular 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, energizing his team and tying the game in the second quarter.Harvey Broussard (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, WR)
Caught a 51-yard touchdown pass, one of his five receptions for 77 yards, making significant contributions to the offense.Ethan Crawford (Southern Miss Golden Eagles, QB)
Threw a 9-yard touchdown pass in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to tie the game, leading to overtime.
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
0
14
7
7
34
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
7
7
0
14
31
