Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-2) are on their way to AmFirst Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-3). Southern Miss opens as 6.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 61.

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles come into this game with a record of 1-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Eagles played the USF Bulls and went home with a loss by a final score of 49-24. In the running game, the Golden Eagles gave up 369 yds on 51 attempts, which averages out to 7.2 yds per run allowed. Southern Miss gave up 19 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 193 yards, and a completion rate of 63.3%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 61 plays which converted into 487 yds. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles rushed the ball a total of 28 times and tallied 90 yds, which is an average of 3.2 yards per attempt.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles hold an average of 19.7 points per game. As a unit they average 72.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 126th in Division 1. The Golden Eagles have tallied 977 yards in total this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Southern Miss has earned 4 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. Southern Miss has recorded 42 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 19 infractions for 157 yds. They have turned the football over 7 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Golden Eagles have given up 534 yards which has them ranked 62nd in Division 1. They are giving up 178.0 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 59.6%. For the year, they are granting 384.3 yards per game ranking them 92nd in college football. They have granted 5 touchdowns by air as well as 7 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.7 yards per rushing attempt and 206.3 rushing yards per contest so far this season. In total, they have given up 619 yards via the ground game in 3 games. The Golden Eagles are sitting in 107th in Division 1 regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 30.0 points per game.

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The Gamecocks head into this game 0-3 for this season. In their last game, the Gamecocks took a loss by a final score of 37-34 when they played the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Jacksonville State rushed for 3.4 yards per tote, totaling 112 yds on 33 attempts. The Gamecocks finished the game with 423 yds while running 67 plays (6.3 yards per play). The Gamecocks passing defense allowed a completion rate of 69.2%, relinquishing 295 yards on 27 out of 39 through the air. Jacksonville State gave up 52 run attempts for 152 yards (2.9 yds per rush).

In relation to putting points on the board, the Gamecocks rank 93rd in college football with 25.0 points per outing. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks hold an average of 356.7 yards per contest, which is good for 94th in the nation. The Jacksonville State offense has 196 yds of penalties on 21 violations, which is 45th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 3 interceptions while losing 1 fumbles and they have recorded 59 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Gamecocks have earned 705 yards through the air along with an average of 235.0 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 64th in the nation. They are averaging 121.7 run yards per game and have rushed for 365 yards overall.

The Gamecocks are surrendering 47.0 points per game, which has them 132nd in college football. Jacksonville State has conceded a total of 679 yards on the ground (226.3 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. Overall, they have relinquished 141 points. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 310.0 yards/game, which has them in 130th in Division 1. The Gamecocks defense has taken the field for 239 plays, which ranks 131st in college football. Their defense has earned 1 fumbles and 1 interception this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Eagles +6.5

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