- Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Troy Trojans
- Event Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Line: Trojans favored by 11.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 49 points
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The Troy Trojans (2-2) are set to clash with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-3) at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Troy begins this game as 11.5-point favorites, with the total points set at 49.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles enter this contest with a record of 1-3 this season. In their previous outing, they faced off against the Tulane Green Wave and suffered a narrow defeat, finishing 24-21. On the defensive end, the Golden Eagles allowed 281 rushing yards on 48 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per rush against them. Through the air, they permitted 14 completions on 29 attempts, totaling 164 yards and a completion rate of 48.3%. Overall, they had 64 plays resulting in 401 offensive yards. In their rushing efforts, the Southern Miss team recorded 34 carries for 131 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt.
On the scoring front, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles average 24.5 points per game. They are currently producing 150.0 rushing yards per game, placing them 85th in college football. This season, the Golden Eagles have accumulated 1,566 total yards. In terms of touchdowns, they’ve produced 6 through the air and 7 on the ground. Offensively, Southern Miss has achieved 84 first downs and incurred 29 penalties totaling 269 yards. They have committed 5 turnovers this season.
When it comes to passing defense, the Golden Eagles’ secondary has allowed 776 yards, ranking them 22nd in Division 1. They concede 194.0 yards per game through the air and maintain a completion percentage allowed of 61.2%. Overall, their defense permits 429.3 yards per game, positioning them at 129th nationally. They have given up 6 touchdown passes as well as 6 rushing touchdowns, allowing an average of 5.2 yards per carry and 235.3 rushing yards per game. In total, they have surrendered 941 rushing yards over 4 games and rank 115th in team defense, allowing 29.5 points per game.
The Troy Trojans come into this match with a 2-2 season record. In their latest game against the Utah State Aggies, they lost with a final score of 21-10. Troy’s ground game averaged 5.5 yards per carry, resulting in 169 yards on 31 attempts. They amassed a total of 395 yards offensively on 80 plays, averaging 4.9 yards per play. Defensively, the Trojans allowed a completion rate of 64.3%, resulting in 242 yards on 18 of 28 attempts. They surrendered 31 carries for 171 yards, yielding 5.5 yards per rush.
On average, the Troy Trojans gain 371.8 yards per game, which ranks them 89th in Division 1. Additionally, they have racked up 310 penalty yards through 31 infractions, sitting in 70th place in Division 1 in penalties committed. They average 166.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 665 rushing yards so far this season. The team has recorded 4 interceptions, lost 1 fumble, and achieved 81 first downs. Their scoring average is currently 21.3 points per game, ranking 112th in the nation. So far, the Trojans have accumulated 822 passing yards, producing an average of 205.5 yards per game, which positions them at 95th in college football.
This season, Troy has allowed a total of 447 rushing yards (111.8 yards per game) and 3 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they’ve given up 7 touchdown passes and 197.5 yards per game, ranking them 55th in college football. They have conceded a total of 86 points this season, with the defense recovering 2 fumbles and intercepting 2 passes. The Trojans’ defense has participated in 236 plays this season, ranking them 7th in Division 1. They are allowing an average of 21.5 points per game, placing them at 55th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in this Golden Eagles vs. Trojans college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Golden Eagles +11.5
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