- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. South Alabama Jaguars
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Jaguars (+2.0)
- Total Points Over/Under: 54.5
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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-3) will visit Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday, November 22, 2025, seeking to defeat the South Alabama Jaguars (3-7). The betting line opens with the Jaguars as 2.0-point underdogs, while the total points set at 54.5.
Southern Miss enters this contest with a 7-3 season record. In their most recent game, they faced off against the Texas State Bobcats, suffering a loss with a score of 41-14. The Golden Eagles executed 74 plays, accumulating a total of 391 yards. They managed to rush the ball 30 times, gaining 124 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Defensively, Southern Miss allowed 119 rushing yards on 34 attempts, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. In the passing game, they conceded 38 completions out of 53 attempts for 337 yards, translating to a completion rate of 71.7%.
This season, the Golden Eagles have amassed 4,100 total yards. They have scored 21 touchdowns through the air and 15 via rushing, while turning the ball over 12 times. As a unit, they have recorded 217 first downs and committed 72 penalties for 600 yards. Southern Miss averages 150.8 rushing yards per game, placing them 77th in Division 1. On the scoring front, the team averages 30.5 points per contest.
In terms of pass defense, the Golden Eagles have allowed 2,231 yards, ranking them 72nd nationally. They give up an average of 223.1 passing yards per game with a completion percentage allowed of 61.6%. Overall, their defense is yielding 395.4 yards per game, placing them 93rd in Division 1. They have conceded 10 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns, with opponents averaging 4.1 yards per carry and 172.3 rushing yards per game. Over their 10 games this season, they have allowed 1,723 rushing yards and rank 79th in the nation for opponent scoring, allowing 25.9 points per game.
The Jaguars come into this game with a 3-7 record for the season. In their last outing, South Alabama secured a win against the UL Monroe Warhawks, finishing 26-14. The Jaguars achieved a total of 362 yards on 76 plays (averaging 4.8 yards per play). They rushed for 3.8 yards per carry, totaling 200 yards on 53 attempts. On defense, South Alabama allowed 46 rushing attempts for 161 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and had a secondary completion percentage of 82.4%, yielding 232 yards on 14 completions out of 17 attempts.
The South Alabama Jaguars average 375.9 yards per game, ranking 76th in the country. Their offense has incurred 567 yards in penalties from 69 infractions, which is 39th in the nation for aiding their opponents. They average 192.8 rushing yards per game, totalling 1,928 rushing yards this season. The Jaguars have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 6 fumbles, while achieving 200 first downs. In scoring, they sit 84th nationally, averaging 25.0 points per game. To date, they have accumulated 1,831 passing yards, averaging 183.1 yards per game, ranking 110th in Division 1.
Defensively, South Alabama has given up 1,815 rushing yards (181.5 yards per game) and 20 rushing touchdowns this season. They have allowed 14 passing touchdowns, giving up an average of 177.9 passing yards per game, which places them 19th in the nation. Overall, they have conceded 281 points and forced 7 fumbles while intercepting 5 passes throughout the season. The Jaguars defense has been on the field for 640 plays, ranking 33rd in Division 1, while allowing 28.1 points per game, positioning them 92nd in the country.
Who will come out on top in the upcoming Golden Eagles vs. Jaguars college football clash?
Expert Prediction: Go with the Golden Eagles -2.0
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