USF Bulls vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

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

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Eagles (+11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-1) will play the USF Bulls (1-1) at M. M. Roberts Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. USF is 11.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 58.5.

The USF Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 this year. In their last contest, the Bulls played against the Alabama Crimson Tide and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-16. The USF Bulls rushed the ball a total of 46 times and accrued 206 yds, which earned them an average of 4.5 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 82 plays which gave them 309 yards. USF gave up 17 pass completions on 27 attempts for 199 yds, and a completion rate of 63.0%. On the ground, the Bulls conceded 194 yards on 41 tries, which calculates to 4.7 yds per run surrendered.

In terms of putting points on the board, the USF Bulls are averaging 32.0 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 218.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 29th in D-1. The Bulls have earned 712 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, USF has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. USF has accrued 41 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 18 infractions for 177 yards. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Bulls rank 80th in the country in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 22.5 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.0 yards per rush and 121.0 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 242 yards via the ground game in 2 contests. Concerning yards through the air, the Bulls are conceding 321 yards which has them sitting in 49th in college football. They are giving up 160.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 56.7%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 281.5 yards per contest which has them ranked 47th in D-1. They have granted 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Golden Eagles come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Eagles took home the win by a final score of 35-10 when they played the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Southern Miss rushed for 4.7 yards per attempt, finishing with 121 yds on 26 attempts. The Golden Eagles finished the game with a total of 359 yards and they ran 60 plays (6.0 yds per play). The Golden Eagles pass defense gave up a completion rate of 53.7%, relinquishing 172 yards on 22 out of 41 passing. Southern Miss surrendered 33 rush attempts for 102 yds (3.1 yds per carry).

Concerning their ability to score points, the Golden Eagles currently rank 117th in Division 1 with an average of 17.5 PPG. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles hold an average of 245.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 128th in D-1. The Southern Miss offense has compiled 95 yds of penalties on 11 infractions, which has them sitting 79th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 2 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have recorded 24 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Golden Eagles have thrown for 364 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 182.0 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 100th in D-1. They are averaging 63.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 126 yards for this season.

The Golden Eagles are allowing 20.5 PPG, which has them 72nd in the country. Southern Miss has given up a total of 250 rushing yards (125.0 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns rushing this season. This year, they have relinquished 41 total points. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass and 170.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 51st in the country. The Golden Eagles defense has taken part in 116 plays, which has them sitting 32nd in the nation. They have 1 fumble and 2 interceptions for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Eagles +11.0

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