In-state schools are colliding on Saturday, with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3-7) seeking a third straight win. Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-6) are still trying to secure a bowl game, now with an interim head coach. That would require the Bulldogs to win their final pair of games.
Are the Golden Eagles going to pile onto Mississippi State’s miserable season, or will Greg Knox remain undefeated in his interim head coaching career with the Bulldogs?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Odds and Match Details
Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
Southern Miss Golden Eagles | +14
-108 |
O 46.5
-110 |
+425 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs | -14
-112 |
U 46.5
-110 |
-575 |
**Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** |
- Fixture: Southern Miss Golden Eagles @ Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date and Time: November 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm EST
- Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi
Key Stats
Southern Miss
- Points Per Game: 24.1
- Points Allowed Per Game: 35.3
- 3rd Down Efficiency: 62-157
- 4th Down Efficiency: 7-18
- Net Passing Yards Per Game: 201.5
- Yards Per Pass Attempt: 6.3
- Passing TDs: 12
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 170.2
- Rushing TDs: 15
- Sacks: 25
- Interceptions: 8
Mississippi State
- Points Per Game: 21.4
- Points Allowed Per Game: 28.2
- 3rd Down Efficiency: 39-127
- 4th Down Efficiency: 9-21
- Net Passing Yards Per Game: 183.1
- Yards Per Pass Attempt: 6.5
- Passing TDs: 13
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 142.7
- Rushing TDs: 10
- Sacks: 23
- Interceptions: 6
Game Prediction
Mississippi State won’t fall into the trap that this game presents after their coach just got fired. Especially not with their bowl game chances hinging on this game and their fierce rivalry with Ole Miss on Thanksgiving. Southern Miss has one of college football’s worst defenses, Mississippi State will have Will Rogers back at quarterback, and the Bulldogs are going to hang 40+ on the Golden Eagles en route to a dominant win. Take Mississippi State to cover.
Final Pick
Mississippi State -14
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