Southern Miss vs Georgia Southern Prediction 10/9/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Southern Miss vs Georgia Southern prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, October 9th at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 7 matchup. 

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 3-2 (1-0) this year after they defeated Jacksonville State by a score of 42-25 in their last game. Southern Miss led 21-3 at halftime and cruised to the win, despite allowing 14 points in the fourth quarter. The Golden Eagles were out gained by a total of 390-377, went 4-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Braylon Braxton went 13-22 for 152 yards and two touchdowns, while Jeffrey Pittman rushed 18 times for 80 yards and two scores. Tychaun Chapman led the receivers with one reception for 43 yards in the win. The USM defense recorded four sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Golden Eagles lost to Louisiana Tech, beat Appalachian State and Jackson State, and lost to Mississippi State. Southern Miss is averaging 31.0 points per game with 249.2 passing yards and 139.6 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.2 points against per game this season. Braylon Braxton has completed 64.9% of his passes for 1,236 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Carl Chester has caught 14 passes for 224 yards and one score. Jeffery Pittman has led the rushing attack with 206 yards and four touchdowns this year. 

Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview

The Georgia Southern Eagles are 2-3 (0-1) this season after they lost to James Madison by a score of 35-10 in their last game. Georgia Southern trailed 21-3 at halftime and allowed the first 14 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Eagles were out gained by a total of 479-192, went 4-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. JC French IV went 14-24 for 165 yards and one touchdown, while David Mbadinga rushed for 14 yards on three carries. Camden Brown led the receivers with five receptions for 111 yards in the loss. The Georgia Southern defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Eagles defeated Maine and Jacksonville State, but lost to USC and Fresno State to start the season. Georgia Southern is averaging 28.4 points per game with 211.8 passing yards and 135.6 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 37.4 points against per game this season. JC French IV has completed 59.9% of his passes for 946 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Camden Brown has 20 receptions for 392 yards and five scores. OJ Arnold is the leading rusher with 50 carries for 309 yards and three touchdowns this season. 

Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win

The favorite has won each of Georgia Southern’s last five games.
Southern Miss has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite.
Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Each of Georgia Southern’s last five games against conference opponents at Allen E. Paulson Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of Southern Miss’ last four October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Georgia Southern ranks 136th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (262.8).
Georgia Southern ranks 135th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (480.6).
Southern Miss ranks T17th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (9.6).
Southern Miss ranks T116th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (8.0).

Southern Miss vs Georgia Southern Prediction 

Georgia Southern started conference play with a loss to James Madison, but they are 2-0 at home so far this year. Southern Miss has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least 38 points in all three of those victories. I think the Golden Eagles are the better team coming into this game and I trust their offense to get the job done on the road, while I need to see more than 200 total yards out of Georgia Southern before I back them. Take Southern Miss here. 

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