Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Matchup

ESPN+ will be handling the TV broadcast as the Jacksonville State Gamecocks host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a week four non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 3:00 ET from Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville. The Gamecocks are still looking for their first win of the season, and the current point spread has them as -6.5 point favorites. The over/under line is at 61.5 points for this game.

Golden Eagles vs. Gamecocks Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Where: Jacksonville at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds JAXST -6.5, SOUMIS +189 | JAXST -232 O/U 61.5

Golden Eagles Preview:

Southern Miss is now 1-2 on the season after a 49-24 loss to South Florida. The game’s over/under was set at 58 points, but the teams combined for 73 points, surpassing the total.

Heading into the game, Southern Miss was a +12.5 point underdog, and their 25-point loss meant they failed to cover the spread. The Golden Eagles kept the game close early, with the score tied 14-14 after the first quarter. However, South Florida outscored them 14-7 in the second quarter, and Southern Miss couldn’t keep up, trailing 42-21 at the end of the third quarter.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Southern Miss' offense, led by quarterback Ethan Crawford, put up 487 yards in their 49-24 loss to South Florida. Crawford completed 6 of 13 passes for 183 yards, while Tiaquelin Mims was his top target, hauling in six catches for 128 yards.

The Golden Eagles' offense found the end zone twice through the air but also threw one interception. On the ground, Southern Miss managed just 90 yards rushing, with Rodrigues Clark leading the way with 85 yards on 15 carries.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Southern Miss is looking for a major improvement on the defensive side of the ball after giving up 562 total yards to South Florida. The Bulls ran for 369 yards and five touchdowns, while the Southern Miss secondary allowed 193 passing yards and two touchdowns. South Florida's offense moved the chains 27 times, and the Golden Eagles' defense was unable to force any turnovers.

Gamecocks Preview:

Southern Miss is now 1-2 on the season after a 49-24 loss to South Florida. The game’s over/under was set at 58 points, but the teams combined for 73 points, surpassing the total.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

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 ending with a passer rating of 118.63. Cam Vaughn was his top target, catching six passes for 94 yards.

The Gamecocks picked up 24 first downs and added 139 yards on the ground. Tyler Huff was also the team's leading rusher, gaining 80 yards on 14 carries, while Jacksonville State scored one rushing touchdown and two through the air.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Jacksonville State's defense is looking to bounce back after giving up 447 total yards to Eastern Michigan. They had a tough time stopping the pass, allowing 295 yards and three touchdowns through the air. The Gamecocks also struggled to contain the run, giving up 152 yards on the ground. Overall, Jacksonville State allowed 37 points and 27 first downs in their most recent game.

Golden Eagles vs Gamecocks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 20 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five games at home, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 25 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.