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On Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-7) will host the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-6).
The Warhawks are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Golden Eagles (with an over/under of 55 points).
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Game Info for Southern Miss vs. UL Monroe
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Stadium: M.M. Roberts Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 55 | -110 | -110 | -136 | +115 |
Southern Miss Pick Insights
- Southern Miss has covered the spread once in seven games this season.
- Southern Miss has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 2.5 points or more this season (0-2).
- Southern Miss games have hit the over on five of seven occasions (71.4%).
Southern Miss Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 16th-worst in the FBS (436.4 yards allowed per game), Southern Miss has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 89th in the FBS offensively averaging 359.1 yards per game.
- Southern Miss sports the 97th-ranked scoring offense this season (22.9 points per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking worst with 39.4 points allowed per game.
- Southern Miss is putting up 202 passing yards per game offensively this season (98th in the FBS), and is allowing 236.9 passing yards per game (84th) on the other side of the ball.
- Southern Miss has the 66th-ranked rushing offense this year (157.1 rushing yards per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking 10th-worst with 199.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Southern Miss is averaging a 36.1% third-down percentage on offense this year (93rd in the FBS), and is giving up a 41.5% third-down conversion rate (96th) on the other side of the ball.
- Southern Miss has the 74th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -1, forcing nine turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (47th in the FBS).
Southern Miss’ Best Players
- Billy Wiles has compiled 1,546 yards (193.3 ypg) on 132-of-248 passing with eight touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Frank Gore Jr. has carried the ball 139 times for a team-high 681 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
- Rodrigues Clark has racked up 369 yards on 55 attempts, scoring two times.
- Latreal Jones’ team-leading 412 yards as a receiver have come on 30 receptions (out of 49 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Jakarius Caston has caught 24 passes while averaging 46 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Tiaquelin Mims’ 30 receptions are good enough for 354 yards and one touchdown.
- Jalil Clemons leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has eight TFL and 24 tackles.
- Southern Miss’ leading tackler, Dylan Lawrence, has 37 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jay Stanley has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 34 tackles and three passes defended.
UL Monroe Betting Insights
- UL Monroe is 4-3-0 ATS this year.
- UL Monroe is 4-2 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Four of UL Monroe’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (57.1%).
UL Monroe Pick Insights
- UL Monroe ranks 98th in total yards per game (348.5), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 450.3 total yards conceded per contest.
- This season has been difficult for UL Monroe on both offense and defense, as it is putting up only 20.4 points per game (21st-worst) and ceding 32.9 points per game (18th-worst).
- UL Monroe ranks 108th in passing yards per game (189.6), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 272.5 passing yards conceded per contest.
- UL Monroe’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, allowing 177.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 62nd with 158.9 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been tough for UL Monroe on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling a 29.3% third-down conversion percentage (seventh-worst) and surrendering a 50.4% conversion rate (third-worst).
- UL Monroe has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +7 ranks 12th-best in the FBS, with 17 forced turnovers (ninth in the nation) and 10 turnovers committed (47th in the nation).
UL Monroe’s Best Players
- Jiya Wright has thrown for 776 yards on 54% passing while tossing seven touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 246 yards with one score.
- The team’s top rusher, Isaiah Woullard, has carried the ball 79 times for 384 yards (48 per game) with one touchdown.
- Hunter Smith has racked up 62 carries and totaled 382 yards with three touchdowns.
- Tyrone Howell’s 398 receiving yards (49.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 37 catches on 63 targets with six touchdowns.
- Devaughn Mortimer has put up a 291-yard season so far. He’s caught 15 passes on 24 targets.
- Dariyan Wiley’s 36 targets have resulted in 16 receptions for 203 yards and one touchdown.
- Adin Huntington paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 31 tackles.
- Michael Batton is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 46 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
- Jaterious Evans has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 37 tackles, five TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
