Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

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

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Eagles (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-3) are en route to M. M. Roberts Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5). Southern Miss opens this matchup as 6.5-point dogs. The betting total is set at 55.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves head into this game 3-3 for this year. In their last game, the Red Wolves faced the Texas State Bobcats and went home with a loss by a final score of 41-9. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ran the ball a total of 33 times and accounted for 171 yds, which is an average of 5.2 yards per carry. In all, they tallied 72 plays which gave them 384 yds. Arkansas State gave up 24 completions on 29 tries for 320 yards, and a completion percentage of 82.8%. On the ground, the Red Wolves conceded 271 yds on 41 attempts, which averages out to 6.6 yds per rush surrendered.

The Red Wolves have attained 2,110 yards in total this season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Arkansas State has compiled 7 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 11 times. Arkansas State has earned 121 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 32 penalties for 298 yards. Offensively they're averaging 106.7 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 115th in college football. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Arkansas State Red Wolves have an average of 19.0 points per game.

Concerning yards through the air, the Red Wolves have conceded 1,395 yards which puts them in 89th in the country. They are conceding 232.5 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.9%. For the year, they are granting 460.5 yards per game which ranks them 124th in D-1. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns through the air in addition to 14 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 5.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 228.0 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,368 running yards through 6 games. The Red Wolves are sitting in 112th in Division 1 in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 32.0 PPG.

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The Golden Eagles come into this matchup with a record of 1-5 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Eagles took a loss by a final score of 38-21 against the UL Monroe Warhawks. Southern Miss ran the ball for 4.8 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 182 yds on 38 carries. The Golden Eagles finished the game with 347 yds while running 64 plays (5.4 yds per play). The Golden Eagles pass defense conceded a completion rate of 63.2%, surrendering 186 yds on 12 for 19 passing. Southern Miss allowed 42 running attempts for 246 yds (5.9 yards per carry).

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have an average of 291.2 yards/contest, which has them ranked 124th in the country. The Southern Miss offense has racked up 283 penalty yards on 37 infractions, which is 74th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 91.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 549 yards overall. They have thrown 8 picks while conceding 8 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 84 1st downs. In relation to how much they score, the Golden Eagles sit 127th in the nation averaging 16.7 PPG. For the season so far, the Golden Eagles have earned 1,198 passing yards as well as an average of 199.7 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 96th in the country.

The Golden Eagles are surrendering 32.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 115th in Division 1. Southern Miss has allowed a total of 1,326 yards via the ground game (221.0 yards per contest) in addition to 16 touchdowns rushing this year. Over the course of the season, they have given up 195 points in total. They have yielded 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 196.3 yards per game, ranking them 42nd in Division 1. The Golden Eagles defense has been on the field for 398 plays, which has them sitting 71st in the country. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions on the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Golden Eagles +6.5

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