South Alabama Jaguars vs
Southern Miss. Golden EaglesPredictions & Preview

South Alabama Jaguars set to take on struggling Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Sun Belt Conference showdown.

In Week 13 of college football, the South Alabama Jaguars will face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Sun Belt Conference action. The game is scheduled for November 23rd at 3:00 PM ET at M. M. Roberts Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Jaguars (5-5, 4-2 Sun Belt) are coming off a recent victory, while the Golden Eagles (1-9, 0-6) are on an eight-game losing streak. South Alabama is the betting favorite with a -22 point spread. It will be interesting to see how this matchup unfolds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jaguars -1667 | Golden Eagles +950
• Spread: Jaguars -22 (-110) | Golden Eagles +22 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 54.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 94%.

South Alabama vs Southern Miss. Stats

South Alabama Jaguars

The South Alabama Jaguars have had a successful season so far, with quarterback Gio Lopez leading an impressive offense that ranks 23rd nationally in total yards per game. The rushing game has been particularly dominant, contributing 199.5 yards per game. The defense, while allowing a high average of total yards per game, is still performing well by allowing an average of 24.5 points per game. With a power ranking of 26 and a record of 5-5, the Jaguars are a team to watch going forward. No injuries to report.

Southern Miss. Golden Eagles Analysis

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have struggled this season with a 1-9 record and are coming off a rough loss against Texas State. Quarterback Tate Rodemaker has shown some promise but the team's offensive and defensive rankings are low, with their rushing game also lagging behind. The defense needs to improve significantly as they are allowing a high number of total yards and points per game. Despite their struggles, there are no injuries to report. In terms of rankings, Southern Miss is #131 for offense and #118 for defense. Their upcoming game against South Alabama will be crucial for their season.

New QB Tate Rodemaker boosts Southern Miss offense, but faces tough challenge against South Alabama's stout defense

The addition of Tate Rodemaker at quarterback for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles represents a notable offensive improvement. Nevertheless, the team still faces a significant challenge in competing with the South Alabama Jaguars. The Jaguars boast a strong offensive line, having only allowed 14 sacks this season compared to the Golden Eagles' 38 sacks. Consequently, it is anticipated that the Jaguars will outperform the Golden Eagles in all aspects of the game and cover the point spread.

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