The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and Florida State Seminoles meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Doak Campbell Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles look for a massive upset after beating Alcorn State in their season opener. Southern Mississippi look for its first 2-0 start since the 2016 season. Billy Wiles is completing 75 percent of his passes for 267 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jakarius Caston and Latreal Jones have combined for 172 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Davis Dalton has 3 receptions. The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles ground game is averaging 145 yards per contest, and Rodrigues Clark leads the way with 54 yards on 9 carries. Defensively, Southern Mississippi is allowing 14 points and 226 yards per game. Demeco Roland leads the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles with 4 tackles, Swayze Bozeman has 2 pass deflections and Jay Stanley has 2 interceptions.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Team Facts

• Southern Miss has lost each of its last 11 games against AP-ranked teams.
• Southern Miss has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Southern Miss has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
• Southern Miss has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against non-conference opponents.
• Each of Southern Miss’ last four games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles look to build on their upset win over LSU last week. Florida State looks for its second 2-0 start in the last 7 years. Jordan Travis is completing 74.2 percent of his passes for 342 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson have combined for 226 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jaheim Bell has 2 receptions. The Florida State Seminoles ground game is averaging 135 yards per contest, and Trey Benson leads the way with 47 yards on 12 carries. Defensively, Florida State is allowing 24 points and 460 yards per game. Tatum Bethune leads the Florida State Seminoles with 9 tackles, Joshua Farmer has 1 sack and Renardo Green has 1 interception.

Florida State Seminoles Team Facts

• Florida State has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Florida State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight home matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Florida State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Doak Campbell Stadium.
• Florida State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents at Doak Campbell Stadium.
• Each of Florida State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams at Doak Campbell Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida State ranked 3rd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game last season (10.9).
• Florida State ranked 12th among FBS teams for H1 points per game last season (20.2).
• Southern Miss ranked 34th among FBS teams for Q1 points allowed per game last season (4.5).
• Southern Miss ranked T35th among FBS teams for H1 points allowed per game last season (11.0).

Randy’s Pick

The Florida State Seminoles obviously have the talent edge and could blow the doors off if they really wanted to. However, it’s a short week for FSU that played Sunday night, and it’s a letdown spot after beating LSU to position itself for a potential season that could result in a playoff spot. Also, FSU had serious defensive issues despite its victory, and that makes me believe that Southern Miss could find some offensive success. Florida State had real issues against the pass. Lot of points here. Give me the road dog.