Overview

• Louisiana recorded a season-low scoring output as multiple drives ended with two interceptions, a lost fumble and two turnovers on downs.
• Sophomore quarterback Lunch Winfield started while managing an ankle issue, rushing for 98 yards but throwing an interception and losing two fumbles.
• Walker Howard returned in the second quarter from an oblique injury, going 2-of-6 for 23 yards with an interception in limited action.
• The defense kept the game within reach, led by linebacker Jaden Dugger’s 16 tackles and a forced fumble.
• Southern Miss quarterback Braylon Braxton threw for 237 yards, with Micah Davis scoring on a 98-yard reception, and a late strip-sack safety sealed the defeat.