Jaguars vs Golden Eagles Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-23-2024

The South Alabama Jaguars (5-5) are big favorites -- expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -23.5) -- versus the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-9) in a matchup of two conference rivals. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 54.

The Jaguars last hit the field against the Georgia Southern Eagles, and they were defeated 34-30. In their most recent outing, the Golden Eagles took on the Arkansas State Red Wolves and fell short by a final score of 44-28.

South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET
• Location: M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• TV: ESPN+
• Favorite: South Alabama -23.5
• Total: 54 points

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South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Stat Matchup

South Alabama vs. Southern Miss Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: South Alabama 38, Southern Miss 16

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Southern Miss +23.5 (model predicted spread is 21.8 points)

• So far this season, South Alabama has put together a 4-5-0 record against the spread.
• Southern Miss has covered the spread just twice in nine opportunities this year.
• When they have played as at least 23.5-point underdogs this season, the Golden Eagles are 1-2 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 54 (model projecting 53.4 points)

• South Alabama games have had more than 54 points scored on four occasions this year.
• Golden Eagles games have finished with more than 54 points four times this season.
• South Alabama games have had an average of 58.2 points this season, 4.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
• The average total points scored in Golden Eagles games this year (54) is 0.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

South Alabama

• Gio Lopez: 2,176 PASS YDS / 217.6 YPG / 66% / 14 TD / 3 INT / 70 CAR / 427 RUSH YDS / 6 TD
• Da'Marion Bothwell: 99 CAR / 647 YDS / 64.7 YPG / 10 TD / 13 REC / 92 YDS / 11.5 YPG / 0 TD
• Kentrel Bullock: 111 CAR / 630 YDS / 63 YPG / 6 TD / 13 REC / 125 YDS / 12.5 YPG / 0 TD
• Jamaal Pritchett: 73 REC / 940 YDS / 94 YPG / 7 TD
• Jeremiah Webb: 24 REC / 364 YDS / 36.4 YPG / 2 TD
• Devin Voisin: 28 REC / 332 YDS / 33.2 YPG / 0 TD
• Courtney McBride: 27 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
• Blayne Myrick: 66 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
• Jaden Voisin: 41 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD

Southern Miss

• Ethan Crawford: 849 PASS YDS / 94.3 YPG / 41.7% / 0 TD / 7 INT / 97 CAR / 211 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
• Rodrigues Clark: 104 CAR / 468 YDS / 46.8 YPG / 1 TD / 12 REC / 32 YDS / 4 YPG / 0 TD
• Kenyon Clay: 61 CAR / 320 YDS / 32 YPG / 6 TD / 13 REC / 170 YDS / 21.3 YPG / 1 TD
• Larry Simmons: 20 REC / 318 YDS / 31.8 YPG / 0 TD
• Tiaquelin Mims: 25 REC / 287 YDS / 28.7 YPG / 0 TD
• Dannis Jackson: 10 REC / 204 YDS / 22.7 YPG / 0 TD
• Jalil Clemons: 19 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
• Tre Pinkney: 53 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK
• Dylan Lawrence: 31 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD