Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss. Golden Eagles Predictions October 17, 2026
Arkansas State is projected to beat Southern Miss 35-31 on October 17, with its productive passing attack facing a defense coming off a difficult night at Troy. Southern Miss has enough passing firepower to keep the margin close. Over 61.5 (-110) is the strongest actionable wager at the supplied price, while the seven-point spread is a Pass.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Southern Miss. Golden Eagles prediction and best bet
Arkansas State gets the winner pick, and Over 61.5 (-110) is the official SportsJaw wager. The Red Wolves scored seven touchdowns against South Alabama on October 8. Southern Miss also showed considerable offensive promise in its October 6 loss at Troy, particularly through the air. Those performances point toward a game in which both teams can contribute to the total.
The winner forecast carries low confidence. Arkansas State's offense offers a plausible route to a road victory, but allowing 56 points in its previous game makes a comfortable win harder to envision. Southern Miss's passing production is the strongest reason to expect a competitive finish.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and broadcast: Saturday, October 17, 2026. This college football matchup airs on ESPN+.
Venue: Southern Miss's October 7 recap identifies its home venue for this game as Renasant Stadium.
Records: Arkansas State is 2-4 overall and 0-2 in the Sun Belt following its October 8 loss. Southern Miss enters at 1-4 overall and 0-1 in conference play after losing its Sun Belt opener.
SportsJaw odds: Arkansas State moneyline -278; Southern Miss moneyline +225. Arkansas State -7 (-110); Southern Miss +7 (-110). Over 61.5 (-110); Under 61.5 (-110).