In this article we will formulate a Troy vs Southern Miss prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, October 6th at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Troy Trojans Betting Preview
The Troy Trojans are 2-2 (0-0) this season after they lost to Utah State by a score of 21-10 in their last game. Troy led 10-7 at halftime, but they were outscored 14-0 in the second half for the loss. The Trojans were out gained by a total of 413-395, went 4-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Goose Crowder threw for 226 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Noreel White caught six passes for 75 yards. Gavin Griffin rushed 11 times for 66 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Troy lost to Missouri by a score of 27-17, but did beat Alabama State by a score of 34-17 before that. The Trojans have scored 21.3 points per game with 205.5 passing yards and 166.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.5 points against per game this season. Goose Crowder has thrown for 822 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-3 (0-0) this year after they lost to Tulane by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Southern Miss was tied 14-14 at halftime and they led 21-14 in the third, but they allowed 10 points in the fourth for the loss. The Golden Eagles were out gained by a total of 445-401, went 3-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Landry Lyddy threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns, while Davis Dalton caught three passes for 75 yards and one score. Steven Robinson rushed 16 times for 73 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Southern Miss lost to UConn by a score of 48-20 and Auburn by a score of 43-8. The Golden Eagles have scored 24.5 points per game with 241.5 passing yards and 150.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.5 points against per game this season. Landry Lyddy has thrown for 508 yards with four touchdowns and one interception this year.
Troy Trojans Player Prop Facts
- Donnie Smith has recorded at least one sack in seven consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 6.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Ja’Kobi Albert ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Troy ranks 138th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (3.3).
- Troy ranks 137th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (1.8).
- Southern Miss ranks 137th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (235.3).
- Southern Miss ranks T136th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-7.8).
Troy vs Southern Miss Prediction
Southern Miss comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have yet to defeat a FBS team. The Golden Eagles have allowed 43+ in two of their last three games and they have scored 21 or fewer in each of those three. Troy has dropped two in a row, but they did play Missouri tough two weeks ago. The Trojans have been slightly better defensively, but they have scored 27 total points in their last two games. These mid week games are always tough to predict, but I will take Troy to pull away with the cover late.