Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, Oct 12, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Warhawks (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The UL Monroe Warhawks (4-1) will face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-4) at Malone Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. UL Monroe opens this game as a 6.5-point favorite. The total was set at 41.

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles take the field holding a 1-4 record this season. In their last game, the Golden Eagles played against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and emerged from that game with a loss of 23-13. In the running game, the Golden Eagles gained 188 yards on 46 attempts, an average of 4.1 yards per run allowed. Southern Miss surrendered 22 pass completions on 30 attempts for a total of 222 yards, a completion rate of 73.3%. After the final whistle, they completed 39 plays, giving them 177 yards. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles ran the football 18 times and accumulated 37 yards, giving them an average of 2.1 yards per carry.

When it comes to scoring, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles average 15.8 points per game. As a unit, they average 73.4 yards in the running game, which is 130th in the country. The Golden Eagles have totaled 1,400 yards on the year. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, Southern Miss has scored 4 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns on the ground. Southern Miss recorded 66 first downs as an offense and was warned for 26 infractions for 214 yards. They turned the ball over 14 times.

When it comes to pass length, the Golden Eagles have given up 992 yards, which ranks them 42nd nationally. They gave up 198.4 yards per game through the air and posted a 65.9% completion rate. During this campaign, they have given up 414.4 yards per contest, which ranks them 107th nationally. They have passed for 7 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to average 5.3 yards per rushing attempt and 216.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,080 rushing yards in five games. The Golden Eagles rank 107th nationally in opponent scoring, scoring 31.4 points per game.

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The Warhawks enter this game with a record of 4-1 on the season. In their last game, the Warhawks won the final 21:19 against the James Madison Dukes. The Warhawks finished the contest with 257 yards rushing on 60 plays (4.3 yards per play). UL Monroe threw the ball 3.7 yards per carry, totaling 110 yards on 30 attempts. UL Monroe received 34 attempts on the ground for 148 yards (4.4 yards per carry). The Warhawks' pass defense posted a 42.6% completion rate and gave up 251 yards on 20 of 47 passes.

The UL Monroe Warhawks average 249.4 yards per contest, good for 130th in the country. UL Monroe's offense is averaging 287 yards of offense on 41 infractions, good for 30th in college football in terms of opponent assists. They average 138.4 yards per game and have rushed for a total of 692 yards. They threw 4 interceptions, lost 1 fumble and had 70 first downs. Looking at their scoring ability, the Warhawks rank 115th in college football with an average of 19.8 points per game. So far this season, the Warhawks have managed 555 total yards through the air, in addition to an average of 111.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 131st in D-1.

UL Monroe has totaled 727 yards rushing (145.4 yards/game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this year. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air and 194.8 yards per outing, which ranks them 43rd nationally. They have recovered a total of 3 fumbles and 4 picks so far this year. The Warhawks' defense has played in 339 games, which is 63rd in the country. The Warhawks are giving up 19.8 points per contest, ranking 39th nationally. They have conceded a total of 99 points overall.

Who will win the Golden Eagles/Warhawks college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony's pick: Take the Warhawks -6.5

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