South Alabama Jaguars vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

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

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Eagles (+22.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-9) are hosting the South Alabama Jaguars (5-5) at M. M. Roberts Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Southern Miss opens this game as 22.5-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 55.

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game with a record of 5-5 for this year. In their last contest, the Jaguars faced off with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and walked away with a win by a score of 24-22. On the ground, the Jaguars gave up 137 yds on 35 attempts, which calculates to 3.9 yards per run surrendered. South Alabama relinquished 22 pass completions on 30 attempts for a total of 276 yards, and a completion rate of 73.3%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 64 plays which gave them 353 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up running the ball 30 different times and compiled 68 yds, earning them an average of 2.3 yds per attempt.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars have an average of 34.4 PPG. Offensively they're averaging 198.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 25th in D-1. The Jaguars have tallied 4,454 total yards this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, South Alabama has compiled 15 passing touchdowns and 26 touchdowns on the ground. South Alabama has recorded 220 first downs, and they have committed 84 infractions for 724 yds. They have turned the ball over 8 times.

The Jaguars sit in 66th in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 24.5 points per game. They are giving up 4.0 yards per rush and 127.6 rushing yards per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,276 yards via the running game in 10 contests. Regarding yards through the air, the Jaguars have conceded 2,654 yards which ranks them 122nd in college football. They have relinquished 265.4 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 64.9%. Over the course of this year, they have relinquished 393.0 yards per contest putting them 93rd in D-1. They have yielded 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 14 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Golden Eagles come into this game with a record of 1-9 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Eagles took a defeat with a final score of 58-3 when they played the Texas State Bobcats. The Golden Eagles finished with a total of 194 yds on 69 plays (2.8 yds per play). Southern Miss rushed for 2.5 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 124 yds on 49 carries. Southern Miss conceded 32 rushing attempts for 266 yards (8.3 yards per rush). The Golden Eagles secondary gave up a completion rate of 79.4%, surrendering 437 yards on 27 for 34 through the air.

In relation to putting points on the board, the Golden Eagles rank 131st in the country by tallying 14.9 PPG. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are averaging 280.6 yards per contest, ranking them 131st in the nation. The Southern Miss offense has racked up 519 yds of penalties on 64 violations, which has them ranked 53rd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 14 interceptions while surrendering 12 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 149 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Golden Eagles have earned 1,703 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 170.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 123rd in Division 1. They average 110.3 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,103 yards in total.

Southern Miss has given up a total of 2,339 rushing yards (233.9 yards per contest) in addition to 25 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 221.8 yards per outing, which has them in 73rd in D-1. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles and 6 picks on the year. The Golden Eagles defense has been on the field for 673 plays, which has them sitting 76th in college football. The Golden Eagles are conceding 36.6 points per contest, which has them ranked 125th in the nation. This year, they have allowed 366 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Jaguars -22.5

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