Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/9

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 regular season, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will play against the Georgia Southern Eagles. The game will take place at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA. It is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM and will air on ESPN2.

Southern Miss comes into the game with a 3-2 record, including a 1-0 mark in conference play. Georgia Southern holds a 2-3 record, winning both games at home. Both teams are part of the Sun Belt Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this matchup.

Southern Miss Team Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have shown a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a win against Jacksonville State with a score of 42-25. The team achieved 25 first downs and gained 227 rushing yards in that game.

Earlier in the season, Southern Miss faced a tough game against Louisiana Tech. They lost 30-20 despite having 29 first downs and 392 passing yards. The team struggled with one interception, which impacted their performance.

On offense, Braylon Braxton leads the team with impressive stats. He has thrown for 1,236 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in five games. Jeffery Pittman also contributes with 206 rushing yards and four touchdowns in four games.

Southern Miss vs Georgia Southern Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Georgia Southern Eagles
  • Venue: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA
  • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Southern Miss Moneyline -160, Georgia Southern Moneyline +135

Georgia Southern Team Preview

The Georgia Southern Eagles have had a mixed season so far. They won two home games against Maine and Jacksonville State. They lost three away games against Fresno State, USC, and James Madison.

In their victory over Maine, the Eagles showed strong offensive skills. They gained 310 passing yards and 206 rushing yards. Against Jacksonville State, they had a balanced attack with 191 passing yards and 221 rushing yards.

Injuries are a concern for the Eagles. Several players, including Caelan Williams and Prince Green III, are listed as questionable. The team’s performance may be affected if these players are unable to play.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Southern Miss is favored by 3.5 points with odds of -104. Southern Miss has a strong defense, ranking 9th in both sacks and interceptions. Georgia Southern has allowed 187 points this season, ranking 110th, making Southern Miss likely to cover the spread.

Regarding the over/under, the total is set at 60.5 points. Southern Miss has scored 155 points this season, while Georgia Southern has scored 130 points. With both teams showing moderate scoring, the total projected score is close, suggesting the under might be a safer pick.