| MATCHUP | UConn Huskies | Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Spread | -3 -115 | +3 -105 |
| Moneyline | -162 | +136 |
| Total | Over 54.5 (-112) | Under 54.5 (-108) |
| Where | M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Lafayette, lost to Maryland, and they play Miami OH next. The UConn Huskies have won 5 of their last 6 regular-season games. Kalieb Osborne is completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 421 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Javon Brown and JD Willoughby have combined for 168 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Shamar Porter has 4 receptions.
The UConn Huskies’ ground game averages 184 yards per contest, and Kalieb Osborne leads with 120 yards and 2 touchdowns. On defense, UConn allows 22.5 points and 342 yards per game. Zion Paret leads the UConn Huskies with 15 tackles, K’Von Sherman has 1 sack, and Jayden Price has 2 pass deflections.
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles beat Alcorn State, lost to Auburn, and will play Tulane next. Southern Mississippi has won 6 of its last 11 games. Ethan Hampton is completing 62 percent of his passes for 326 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Mario Sanders and TJ Johnson have combined for 217 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while AJ Little has 7 receptions.
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles’ ground game is averaging 183.5 yards per contest, and Steven Robinson leads the way with 174 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, Southern Mississippi allows 23 points and 416.5 yards per game. Laquan Robinson leads the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles with 18 tackles, Jyaire Brown has 1 sack, and Kobi Albert has 3 interceptions.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
- Connecticut has lost 19 of its last 20 road games in September.
- Southern Miss has won each of its last four home games in September.
- Southern Miss has covered the spread in each of its last four September games at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at Renasant Stadium.
- Connecticut has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as a road favorite.
- Connecticut has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Southern Miss has lost 16 of its last 17 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Connecticut has won 18 of its last 20 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Southern Miss has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Connecticut’s last three games.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last five games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Southern Miss’ last five September games at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at Renasant Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Connecticut’s last seven September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Ja’Kobi Albert ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Connecticut Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Kalieb Osborne ranks T14th in the league for TD: INT ratio (4.00) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern Miss ranks 132nd among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (223.5).
- Southern Miss ranks T12th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (57.1).
- Connecticut ranks T17th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+10.5).
- Connecticut ranks T20th among FBS teams for sacks this season (5.0).
UConn vs Southern Mississippi Prediction
UConn is probably the better team, as nobody should be high on Southern Mississippi ever. However, the Huskies have lost so much production from a year ago that it’s going to take time to adjust, and they’re off to a funky start. UConn is having issues getting off the field defensively. Southern Mississippi just played Auburn, which should lead to a battle-tested, more confident team. At home, this feels like more of an ugly, low-scoring toss-up contest. I’d grab the free field goal with Southern Miss if forced to pick, but this is a game I wouldn’t touch personally.