| MATCHUP | Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles | Auburn Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +32.5 -110 | -32.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +2200 | -8000 |
| Total | Over 56.5 (-112) | Under 56.5 (-108) |
| Where | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | |
| When | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles beat Alcorn State and will play UConn next. Southern Mississippi has won 6 of its last 10 games. Ethan Hampton is completing 56.5 percent of his passes for 180 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Mario Sanders and TJ Johnson have combined for 137 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while AJ Little has 3 receptions.
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles’ ground game is averaging 317 yards per contest, and Steven Robinson leads the way with 123 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Southern Mississippi is allowing 3 points and 223 yards per game. Laquan Robinson leads the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles with 8 tackles, Mathis Haygood has 0.5 sacks, and Kobi Albert has 3 interceptions.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers beat Baylor and play Florida next. Auburn has lost 7 of its last 10 games. Byrum Brown is completing 74.3 percent of his passes for 259 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Keshaun Singleton and Jeremiah Koger have combined for 155 receiving yards on 12 catches, while Chas Nimrod has 4 receptions.
The Auburn Tigers’ ground game is averaging 130 yards per contest, and Jeremiah Cobb leads the way with 53 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Auburn is allowing 16 points and 436 yards per game. Eric Winters leads the Auburn Tigers with 12 tackles, Xavier Atkins has 1 sack, and Jared Smith has 1 interception.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Southern Miss has lost each of its last eight road games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
- Auburn has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
- Southern Miss has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 12 games as an underdog against teams from Alabama.
- Auburn has covered the spread in six of its last eight games against teams from Mississippi.
- Auburn has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
- Auburn has lost four of its last five games against teams from Mississippi.
- Southern Miss has won four of its last five games in September.
- Auburn has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Southern Miss has covered the spread in four of its last five games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Auburn’s last eight games in Alabama have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Southern Miss’ last five completed road openers as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Auburn Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Bryson Washington ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Preston Kilgore ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- One of Auburn’s games this season has been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- One of Auburn’s games this season has been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Southern Miss ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Southern Miss ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Southern Mississippi vs Auburn Prediction
This could be a blowout considering Southern Mississippi has one of the largest roster turnovers in the country and is breaking in new coaches. A win over Alcorn State doesn’t suggest everything has been figured out. However, Auburn is still a work in progress offensively, and it makes me hesitant about laying a big number. This is also a tough sadnwhich spot for Auburn after opening the season up with Baylor and playing Florida next week. Thick number, and we can’t ignore a 3-7 ATS record in Auburn’s last 10 games. I’ll grab the points.