Colorado State vs. Southern Miss

Network: ESPN
Announcers: Steve Levy, Todd Christensen
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 8.85 (Converted Directv SLP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes commercials and halftime.

Game Notes

Defense wins for the Eagles, in a 23-17 victory over the Rams.

Southern Miss gets 10 points off 3 turnovers and returns a blocked punt for another score to beat Colorado State. Chad Williams returns a fumble 5 yards for the 1st score and Brandon Francis recovers a blocked punt in the end zone for a TD and 13-3 lead in the 1st quarter.

Colorado State rallies to take a 17-13 lead, but the Eagles put together a big drive to regain the lead on Derrick Nix's 3-yard TD run just before halftime. Southern Miss' defense blanks the Rams in the 2nd half, and makes a late stand to preserve the lead and secure the win.