Tulane Green Wave vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulane Green Wave vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Eagles (+10)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

M. M. Roberts Stadium is where the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-1) will meet the Tulane Green Wave (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Tulane opens this contest as 10-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 52.5.

The Tulane Green Wave head into this game 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Green Wave played the Ole Miss Rebels and went home with a loss by a final score of 37-20. Kai Horton connected on 15/37 with 231 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 96.5 and ended the contest with 1 interception. Makhi Hughes was the best rusher for the Green Wave with 23 totes for 92 yds (4.0 yards per carry). In all, they ran 82 plays which converted into 342 yards. The Tulane Green Wave ended up running the ball 45 times and compiled 111 yards, which had them averaging 2.5 yards per attempt. Against the run, the Green Wave gave up 89 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 2.5 yards per run surrendered. Tulane gave up 18 completions on 28 tries for a total of 274 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.3%.

The Green Wave have earned 778 total yards for the year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Tulane has totaled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have surrendered the football 5 times. Tulane has compiled 35 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 9 infractions for 80 yds. As a team they average 126.5 yards rushing which ranks them 94th in the country. When talking about scoring, the Tulane Green Wave are averaging 28.5 PPG.

The Green Wave are sitting in 92nd in the nation in terms of their opponents scoring, giving up 27.0 points per contest. They are giving up 2.4 yards per run and 82.0 yards on the ground per game so far this season. For the year, they have allowed 164 running yards through 2 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Green Wave are allowing 464 yards which has them sitting in 78th in D-1. They have relinquished 232.0 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 70.7%. During the season, they have given up 314.0 yards per outing which puts them 50th in D-1. They have yielded 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Golden Eagles come into this game with a record of 1-1 this season. For their last game, the Golden Eagles went home defeated by a final of 66-13 when they faced the Florida State Seminoles. Rodrigues Clark ran the football 15 times for 86 yards, ending the contest with 5.7 yards per carry for Southern Miss. Billy Wiles ended the game with 154 yds on 11/34 passing while his quarterback rating was 64.5. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 4.5. Southern Miss gave up 37 attempts on the ground for 306 yards (8.3 yds per rush). The Golden Eagles passing defense gave up a completion rate of 56.3%, relinquishing 248 yds on 18 out of 32 passing. The Golden Eagles finished the game with a total of 258 yards while they ran 62 plays (4.2 yards per play). Southern Miss ran the ball for 3.7 yds per attempt, finishing with 104 yds on 28 carries.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Golden Eagles rank 87th in D-1 holding an average of 26.5 points per contest. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles maintain an average of 349.5 yards/game, which is good for 93rd in the nation. The Southern Miss offense has racked up 125 yds of penalties on 18 infractions, which is 13th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 2 interceptions while losing 0 fumbles and they have tallied 43 first downs. For the season so far, the Golden Eagles have thrown for a total of 450 passing yards along with an average of 225.0 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 80th in Division 1. They are averaging 124.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 249 yards for the year.

Southern Miss has yielded a total of 488 rushing yards (244.0 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have allowed the opposition 4 touchdowns through the air and 146.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 18th in college football. Their defense has totaled 0 fumbles and 2 interceptions for the year. The Golden Eagles defense has taken part in 112 plays, which ranks 14th in the country. The Golden Eagles are conceding 40.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 124th in college football. This year, they have surrendered 80 pts.

Who will win tonight's Green Wave/Golden Eagles college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Eagles +10

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