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Troy locks it down Braxton completed 20-of-35 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 28-18 defeat versus Troy. He also had seven rushes for negative three yards.

Impact Braxton and the Golden Eagles faced a strong Troy defense on Saturday. Braxton found Carl Chester for a 10-yard score in the fourth quarter. The Senior quarterback, wraps up his 2025 regular season by throwing for 2796 yards, 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions across his 11 starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Crowder's 3 TD passes leads Troy over Southern Miss 28-18

Goose Crowder throws three touchdown passes to lead Troy to a 28-18 victory over Southern Miss in the Sun Belt Conference regular-season finale

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns with big showing Braxton was 31-for-52 passing for 400 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 42-35 defeat versus South Alabama.

Impact Braxton returned after missing the previous contest with an injury and threw for a season high 400 yards. Braxton connected with wideout Carl Chester for his first two passing touchdowns of the day, then later in the fourth, found Micah Davis for a 29-yard score. In 2025, Braxton has thrown for 2586 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Troy to close out the regular season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kentrel Bullock rushes for 3 TDs in South Alabama's 42-35 win over Southern Mississippi

Kentrel Bullock rushed for three touchdowns and quarterback Bishop Davenport added two scores on the ground in South Alabama’s 42-35 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Braxton (undisclosed) will start Saturday's game at South Alabama, Brett McMurphy of On3.com reports.

Impact Braxton, who was a game-time decision and was not taking snaps with the starting center ahead of Saturday's contest, will make his return to the field after a one-game absence. He will look to add to his 20 total touchdowns in his return.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up with starting center Braxton (undisclosed) was observed in uniform but taking snaps from the backup center, Dima Mixon of Pine Belt Sports reports.

Impact Braxton is considered a game-time decision as he continues working his way back to full health from an undisclosed injury. The fact he was not taking snaps from the starting center indicates the team is leaning towards starting backup quarterback John White. The senior signal-caller could miss back-to-back games but would have one final game to take the field in next week's meeting with Troy.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Braxton (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at South Alabama.

Impact There is still a possibility that Braxton logs his second consecutive DNP. If the quarterback can go in Week 13, he will look to bounce back after a relatively unimpressive Week 11 performance at Arkansas State. Braxton logged a 1-1 TD-INT ratio then.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Officially termed questionable Braxton (undisclosed) is listed as questionable on Southern Miss' injury report.

Impact Braxton was reportedly trending in the right direction as of Wednesday afternoon, but he's still considered questionable on the official Sun Belt injury report. The quarterback, who's having an excellent season with 2,186 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions, along with 220 rushing yards and a score on the ground, is firmly in danger of missing his second straight game.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in right direction Braxton (undisclosed) appears to be trending in the right direction as his head coach Charles Huff says he "feels better" about him playing against South Alabama, per Dima Mixon of...

Impact Braxton missed Week 12 against Texas State, but appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of the South Alabama game. Still, Huff added that he'd know more after Tuesday's practice, and we have yet to receive an update since. If Braxton can't go, expect Landry Lyddy to get the nod once again.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Texas State Braxton (undisclosed) is not starting against Texas State on Saturday, Caleb Yum of The Austin Statesman reports.

Impact Braxton was a game-time call for Saturday's game, and while he was spotted warming up with a brace, he won't get the nod since he's not 100 percent healthy. Braxton's absence means Landry Lyddy will get the nod under center. This will be Lyddy's first start of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up with brace Braxton (leg) is warming up with a brace under his leg sleeve, per Scott Watkins of the Sun Herald.

Impact Braxton is still a game-time call for the Golden Eagles, but he's clearly trying to give it a go ahead of kickoff. This is certainly a positive update, as the brace is seemingly an indication that the starting quarterback will play. If Braxton can't go, Landry Lyddy would likely get the start.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Braxton (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Texas State.

Impact Braxton, who was considered probable on the team's initial availability report, is now officially a game-time decision for Saturday's contest. His availability is set to be decided in pregame warmups. If he cannot go, Landry Lyddy would likely get the start for the Golden Eagles.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in Week 12 Braxton (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Texas State.

Impact The probable tag suggests that Braxton should suit up and handle his regular workload. He's made nine starts this season, completing 67.3 percent of his passes for a 19:5 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown pass in win Braxton completed 20-of-29 passes for 228 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 27-21 victory over Arkansas State.

Impact Braxton found Kyirin Heath in the fourth quarter for a 15-yard touchdown. The Golden Eagles quarterback has now thrown for 2186 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2025 and has them sitting at 7-2 with three games left in the regular season. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Texas State.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up in win Braxton (knee) was banged up in Southern Miss's win over Arkansas State, per Michael Chavez of the Hattiesburg American.

Impact Braxton left the Golden Eagles' victory Saturday, favoring his right knee and visiting the medical tent. Still, he managed to return and head coach Charles Huff once said "He's good, he just banged it up on the turf a little bit...Nothing structurally wrong with it." Braxton finished with 228 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moten picks off 3 passes, Southern Miss uses 6 turnovers to beat Arkansas State 27-21

Josh Moten intercepted three passes, Landry Lyddy had passing and rushing touchdowns and Southern Miss held on to beat Arkansas State 27-21 on Saturday to remain unbeaten in the Su...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Tosses four touchdowns in win Braxton completed 18 of 23 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 49-21 victory versus Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 11 rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Braxton picked apart the Warhawks defense on Saturday with his first, four passing touchdown day of 2025. Braxton threw touchdown passes on 34, 39, eight and 24-yard strikes. Through eight games, Braxton has thrown for 1958 yards, 18 touchdowns and four interceptions. Up next for Braxton and the Golden Eagles is a road matchup with Arkansas State on Saturday, Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Braylon Braxton's 4 touchdown passes power Southern Miss in 49-21 victory over UL Monroe

Braylon Braxton threw four touchdown passes and Southern Mississippi defeated UL Monroe 49-21 to remain undefeated in the Sun Belt Conference

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Tosses touchdown in win Braxton was 13-for-18 passing for 237 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 22-10 win versus Louisiana. He also had five rushes for nine yards.

Impact Braxton connected with Micah Davis in the third quarter for a 98-yard touchdown on Saturday. Braxton has now thrown a touchdown pass in all seven games this season. Through those seven games the quarterback has thrown for 1710 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Louisiana-Monroe.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Davis' 98-yard touchdown catch sparks Southern Miss in 22-10 win over Louisiana-Lafayette

Micah Davis caught a 98-yard touchdown pass from Braylon Braxton and Jabari Ishmael recovered a fumble inside the 1-yard line to help Southern Miss beat Louisiana-Lafayette 22-10 o...

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Continues strong season in win Braxton completed 19 of 28 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 38-35 victory over Georgia Southern. He also had eight rushes for 17 yards.

Impact Braxton continues to pile up the passing yards, throwing for 237 more in the Golden Eagles victory Thursday evening. Braxton threw his first touchdown pass in the first quarter on a 50-yard toss, then added his second one in the second quarter on a 30-yard pass. Through six games played, Braxton has completed 65.3% of his attempts, thrown for 1473 yards, 13 touchdown passes and three interceptions. Braxton sits among the leaders in quarterback stats in all of college football, coming in at 17th in passing yards and tied for eighth in passing touchdowns. Up next for Braxton and the Golden Eagles, is a road matchup with Louisiana-Lafayette.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Southern Miss scores 4 straight touchdowns in 1st half before holding off Georgia Southern 38-35

Braylon Braxton passed for 237 yards and two touchdowns, Jeffery Pittman carried it 31 times for 140 yards and two scores, and Southern Miss held off Georgia Southern 38-35

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Three scores in win Braxton completed 13 of 22 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-25 victory versus Jacksonville State. He also had 12 rushes for 41 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Braxton continued his strong start to the 2025 campaign on Saturday. Braxton's first score on the day was a six yard run then added two touchdown passes on six and 13-yard passes. Braxton current sits 16th in passing yards with 1236 and tied for ninth with 11 passing touchdowns through five weeks. The rushing touchdown was Braxton's first of the 2025 season. The Golden Eagles are idle until October 9 when they head on the road to take on Georgia Southern.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pittman scores 2 TDs early, Southern Miss beats Jacksonville State 42-25

Jeffery Pittman scored two rushing touchdowns, Braylon Braxton threw for two more, and Southern Miss defeated Jacksonville State, 42-25 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Big day in loss Braxton completed 28 of 47 passes for 392 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 30-20 defeat versus Louisiana Tech. He also had 10 rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Braxton recorded a season high in yards in the loss on Saturday with 392. His touchdown passes came on 30 and 34-yard passes. Through four weeks Braxton has thrown for 1084 yards, nine touchdown passes and three interceptions. Braxton currently leads the Sun Belt conference in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Next up is a home matchup with Jacksonville State.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE