South Florida Bulls vs
Southern Miss. Golden EaglesPredictions & Preview

USF Bulls Look to Dominate Against Struggling Southern Miss Golden Eagles After Tough Loss to Alabama

The USF Bulls are hoping to rebound from a tough loss to Alabama, with junior quarterback Byrum Brown struggling in the passing game but performing well on the ground. Meanwhile, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are looking to build on a recent win, led by junior quarterback Tate Rodemaker's solid performance. South Florida is favored to win by 11.5 points in the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls -425 | Golden Eagles +330
• Spread: Bulls -11.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles +11.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 58 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Florida will win straight-up is 81%.

South Florida vs Southern Miss. Stats

South Florida Bulls

The South Florida Bulls are looking to bounce back from a tough road loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide, where they struggled on third and fourth downs but found success running the ball. The defense needs improvement after allowing 42 points, although they did recover three fumbles. Despite the talent gap, South Florida kept the game close and had a chance for an upset. In terms of rankings, South Florida is performing well on offense and defense, and currently has a record of 1-1 (2-0 ATS) this season. Injuries include running back K'wan Powell, who is out with an undisclosed injury.

Southern Miss. Golden Eagles Analysis

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles secured a 35-10 home win over the SE Louisiana Lions in their recent game, using big plays on offense and strong defensive performances. Running back Kenyon Clay stood out with four carries for 75 yards and a rushing touchdown. The defense held the Lions to 10 points and forced turnovers. The team's power ranking is 126, with rankings of #132 for offense and #109 for defense. Injury concerns include wide receiver Dannis Jackson and defensive lineman Elijah Douglas, both listed as questionable. Southern Miss is currently 1-1 overall. In past matchups, South Florida has a 2-1 record against Southern Miss.

USF Bulls poised to outperform struggling Southern Miss Golden Eagles in upcoming game

A comparative analysis between the USF Bulls and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles reveals distinct differences. The USF Bulls typically do not have double-digit favorites, contrasting sharply with the struggling performance of the Golden Eagles. For instance, Tate Roadmaker's lackluster display of 126 yards and two interceptions against the Kentucky Wildcats in Week 1 epitomizes Southern Miss' inefficiency. Furthermore, their subpar third-down conversion rate of 38.89% undermines their ability to sustain drives consistently. Defensively, Southern Miss has only managed to secure three sacks, failing to apply sufficient pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Consequently, a judicious decision would suggest that the USF Bulls are better poised to cover the spread in an away game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

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