South Alabama vs Southern Miss Prediction College Football Picks 11/23/24

Southern Miss (1-9) vs South Alabama (5-5)

Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium)

Betting Odds: Southern Miss +22.5 / South Alabama -22.5 --- Over/Under: 55.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a South Alabama vs Southern Miss prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview

The South Alabama Jaguars are 5-5 (4-2) this year after they defeated Louisiana by a score of 24-22 in their last game. South Alabama led 24-3 at halftime, but they barely hung on for the win in the fourth quarter. The Jaguars were outgained by a total of 413-353, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 4-11 on third down in the game. Gio Lopez threw for 285 yards and one interception, while Jamaal Pritchett caught 11 passes for 170 yards. 

Prior to that win, the Jaguars lost to Georgia Southern by a score of 34-30 but did beat ULM by a score of 46-17 before that. The USA offense has scored 35 points per game with 247.1 passing yards and 198.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.5 points per game this season. Gio Lopez has completed 66% of his passes for 2,176 yards, 14 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jamaal Pritchett has caught 73 passes for 940 yards and seven scores. 

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-9 (0-6) this season after they lost to Texas State by a score of 58-3 in their last game. Southern Miss cut the deficit to 21-3 in the second quarter, but they allowed the last 37 points in the game for the loss. The Golden Eagles were outgained by a total of 703-194, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 4-18 on third down in the game. Tate Rodemaker threw for 63 yards and one interception, while Rodrigues Clark rushed for 66 yards on 15 carries. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Eagles lost seven straight games and allowed at least 32 points in six of those losses. The Southern Miss offense has scored 14.3 points per game with 170.3 passing yards and 110.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 36.6 points per game this season. The Southern Miss quarterback situation is not a good one, as no quarterback has been very good this season. 

Why South Alabama will beat Southern Miss

  • Southern Miss has lost each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • The favorite has won 15 of Southern Miss's last 16 games.
  • Southern Miss has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • The favorite has covered the spread in nine of Southern Miss' last 11 completed games.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of Southern Miss' last eight November games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of South Alabama's last five November games as a road favorite has gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Southern Miss ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.5).
  • Southern Miss ranks 133rd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (5.8).
  • South Alabama ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.2).
  • South Alabama ranks 124th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (265.4).

South Alabama vs Southern Miss Prediction 

Southern Miss comes into this game looking for their first conference win of the season, but they will have the home-field advantage here. The Golden Eagles have been terrible on both sides of the ball, as they have allowed 58, 37, 32, 44, and 38 points in their last five games. South Alabama has won three of their last four games, including a great win over Louisiana last time out. We have two teams trending in opposite directions and Southern Miss might be the worst team in the country. Take South Alabama here. 

David’s Pick South Alabama -22.5

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