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Caullin Lacy will lead the South Alabama Jaguars (3-3) into their battle versus the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-5) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Jaguars are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -17) versus the Golden Eagles. The over/under for this matchup is 53.5 points.
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Game Info for South Alabama vs. Southern Miss
- Game Day: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Mobile, Alabama
- Stadium: Hancock Whitney Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | -17 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -929 | +588 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- South Alabama has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 17 points or more this season (0-1).
- South Alabama has gone over in four of its six games with a set total (66.7%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- South Alabama ranks 52nd in total offense (414.8 yards per game) and 42nd in total defense (339.7 yards allowed per game) this season.
- South Alabama is putting up 32.2 points per game on offense, which ranks them 44th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 46th, giving up 22.2 points per contest.
- On offense, South Alabama ranks 47th in the FBS with 257.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 67th in passing yards allowed per contest (223.5).
- South Alabama is totaling 157.7 rushing yards per game on offense (62nd in the FBS), and ranks 33rd on defense with 116.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama owns the 75th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (39.2% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better offensively, ranking 23rd-best with a 47% third-down percentage.
- South Alabama ranks 35th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 10 turnovers (45th in the FBS) while committing eight (56th in the FBS).
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has thrown for 1,456 yards (242.7 ypg) to lead South Alabama, completing 65.7% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, La’Damian Webb, has carried the ball 83 times for 476 yards (79.3 per game), scoring eight times.
- Kentrel Bullock has piled up 285 yards on 59 attempts, scoring two times.
- Lacy’s team-high 723 yards as a receiver have come on 39 receptions (out of 55 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has caught 19 passes for 251 yards (41.8 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- DaMarcus Thomas has been the target of 12 passes and compiled nine grabs for 103 yards, an average of 17.2 yards per contest.
- Brock Higdon has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and nine tackles.
- South Alabama’s top-tackler, Trey Kiser, has 22 tackles, four TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Jaden Voisin has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 16 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Southern Miss Betting Insights
- Southern Miss has compiled a 0-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- Southern Miss has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 17 points or more this season (0-1).
- Three of Southern Miss’ five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Southern Miss Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Southern Miss ranks 93rd in the FBS (356 total yards per game) and 71st on the other side of the ball (378.8 total yards allowed per contest).
- Southern Miss has not been getting things done on defense, ranking 12th-worst with 35.3 points surrendered per game. It has been more effective offensively, posting 23.7 points per contest (96th-ranked).
- Southern Miss is compiling 213.8 passing yards per contest on offense this season (86th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 190.7 passing yards per game (28th-ranked) on defense.
- Southern Miss’ defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 188.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 83rd with 142.2 rushing yards per contest.
- Southern Miss ranks 83rd in the FBS with a 38.3% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 63rd with a 38% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- After forcing six turnovers (107th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (35th in the FBS) this season, Southern Miss sports the 76th-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Southern Miss’ Best Players
- Billy Wiles has compiled 1,254 yards on 53% passing while collecting seven touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
- Frank Gore Jr. is his team’s leading rusher with 103 carries for 397 yards, or 66.2 per game. He’s found paydirt four times on the ground, as well.
- Rodrigues Clark has totaled 356 yards on 50 carries with two touchdowns.
- Jakarius Caston’s 334 receiving yards (55.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 21 catches on 44 targets with three touchdowns.
- Latreal Jones has put together a 324-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 23 passes on 37 targets.
- Tiaquelin Mims has racked up 209 reciving yards (34.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Jalil Clemons leads the team with three sacks, and also has six TFL and 15 tackles.
- Jay Stanley has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 29 tackles and two interceptions so far.
