Gore Jr. Aiming to Lead Southern Miss to Victory Over Struggling UL Monroe Warhawks
On Saturday afternoon, two struggling West Division teams from theMagnolia State go head-to-head as UL Monroe travels to face Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles have a slight
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, two struggling West Division teams from theMagnolia State go head-to-head as UL Monroe travels to face Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles have a slight advantage in the all-time series, owning a 5-2 record against the Warhawks, while Southern Miss has been installed as a -2.5 point betting favorite with the line remaining unchanged.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/4/2023 @ 4:00pm EST
Where: Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium Stadium Warhawks vs Golden Eagles Betting Odds Moneyline: Warhawks +115 | Golden Eagles -135
Spread: Warhawks +2.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 56.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Miss. will win straight-up is 57%.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
In their last game, the Warhawks felt short to Arkansas State after leading early in the third quarter. Jiya Wright (69/127, 775 yards, 7 TD) has been the main passer with Blake Murphy (43/77, 620 yards, 3 TD) and Hunter Herring (16/30, 121 yards, 1TD) also seeing action this season. Running back Isaiah Woullard leads the team on the ground with 79 carries for 384 yards and 1 score. At wide receiver, Tyrone Howell has the most receptions (37 for 398 yards and 6 scores). Currently, Herring is out for the season with a collarbone injury. UL Monroe is 110th in passing offense, 64 in rushing offense and 114th in scoring offense. UL Monroe began the season 2-0 but has lost six straight games, placing them tied for last in the Sun Belt West Division with a 0-5 record in conference play and an overall record of 2-6. Their power ranking is 119 as they are 115 in offense (scoring 19.86 points per game) and 114th in defense (allowing 32.71 points per game). In their last game against Arkansas State, UL Monroe led 7-3 after the opening quarter, trailed 10-9 at the half, and led 16-10 early in the third quarter before allowing 24 unanswered points and eventually falling. Their main passer is Jiya Wright, with Blake Murphy and Hunter Herring (now out for the season) seeing action. Isaiah Woullard leads the team on the ground, while Tyrone Howell has the most receptions at wide receiver. The Warhawks are 110th in passing offense, 64 in rushing offense and 114th in scoring offense.