Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
This week four non-conference matchup between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Jacksonville State Gamecocks is set for 3:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville. ESPN+ will be handling the TV coverage. The Gamecocks are still looking for their first win of the season, and the current point spread is -6.5 in their favor. The over/under line is at 61.5 points for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -6.5
This game will be played at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium at 3:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:
- We have the Jacksonville State Gamecocks winning this one by a score of 39 to 30
- Not only do we have the Jacksonville State Gamecocks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -6.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 61.5 points
Will The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Southern Miss is looking to bounce back after a 49-24 loss to South Florida, bringing their record to 1-2 for the season. The Golden Eagles were +12.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s combined score of 73 points surpassed the over/under line of 58 points.
After a 14-14 tie in the first quarter, Southern Miss fell behind in the second quarter, with South Florida outscoring them 14-7. The Golden Eagles were unable to score in the third quarter, and South Florida added 14 more points. Southern Miss managed just 3 points in the fourth quarter, while South Florida added 7 more points to their total.
Looking at Southern Miss’s offensive performance in their 49-24 loss to South Florida, the team totaled 487 yards of offense, with 397 of those yards coming through the air. Ethan Crawford, who completed 6 of 13 passes for 183 yards, led the team in passing. Tiaquelin Mims was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 128 yards.
The Golden Eagles picked up 19 first downs but struggled to establish the run, finishing with just 90 yards on 28 carries. Rodrigues Clark led the ground game with 85 yards on 15 attempts.
Southern Miss’ defense will be looking for a major rebound after giving up 562 total yards to South Florida in their last game. The Golden Eagles were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 369 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Despite South Florida’s success on the ground, Southern Miss did limit their passing attack to 193 yards and two touchdowns on 19 completions.
Are The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Jacksonville State is still seeking their first win of the season after a 37-34 road loss to Eastern Michigan. The Gamecocks were -2 point favorites but ended up losing outright, resulting in an ATS loss. The game’s total score of 71 points went over the 54-point line.
Trailing 14-7 after the first quarter, Jacksonville State fell further behind by halftime, with Eastern Michigan leading 28-20. The Gamecocks managed to tie the game at 31-31 by the end of the 4th quarter, but they were outscored 3-3 in overtime, leading to their third straight loss to start the season.
In their 37-34 overtime loss to Eastern Michigan, Jacksonville State’s offense put up 450 yards, with 311 coming through the air. Tyler Huff completed 70.6% of his passes for 311 yards, throwing two touchdowns and finishing with a passer rating of 118.63. Cam Vaughn led the receiving corps with six catches for 94 yards.
The Gamecocks’ offense moved the chains 24 times, and they found the end zone twice through the air. On the ground, Jacksonville State picked up 139 yards, with Tyler Huff contributing 80 yards on 14 carries.
Jacksonville State’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 447 total yards and 37 points to Eastern Michigan. The Gamecocks struggled to contain the pass, allowing 295 yards and three touchdowns through the air. On the ground, they gave up 152 yards and one rushing touchdown. Eastern Michigan’s offense moved the chains 27 times, and Jacksonville State’s defense had difficulty getting off the field, allowing 37 points.