- Auburn Tigers is a -33 point favorite vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Southern Mississippi vs. Auburn Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
Southern Mississippi (1-0) visit Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on Auburn (1-0) on Sep. 12 in Auburn, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 pm.
The Auburn Tigers are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -33 (-108).
The Southern Mississippi vs. Auburn Over/Under is 57.5 total points.
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Southern Mississippi vs. Auburn Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Mississippi | +33 -110 | 57.5 -112 | +3300 |
| Auburn | -33 -108 | 57.5 -108 | -10000 |
Southern Mississippi vs Auburn Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Auburn will win this game with 94.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Auburn Tigers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Southern Mississippi vs Auburn Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Southern Miss will cover the spread with 64.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Southern Mississippi Best Bets Today
- Southern Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+2.20 Units / 7% ROI)
- Southern Miss have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.85 Units / 39% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.95 Units / 29% ROI)
Auburn Best Bets Today
- Auburn has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 63% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.75 Units / 19% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.60 Units / 32% ROI)
Southern Mississippi Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Southern Miss Golden Eagles is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Southern Mississippi is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Auburn Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Auburn Tigers is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.15 Units / -100% ROI).
- Auburn is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 38.76% ROI
- Auburn is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.05 Units / -100% ROI
- Auburn is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 86.96% ROI
Southern Mississippi: Keys to the Game vs. Auburn
Southern Miss was winless (0-4) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Southern Miss was winless (0-4) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .462
Southern Miss was winless (0-8) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .460
Southern Miss was winless (0-11) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385
Auburn: Keys to the Game vs. Southern Mississippi
Auburn was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Auburn was winless (0-6) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .420
Auburn was winless (0-6) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .462
Auburn was 1-4 (.167) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .443
Matchup Notes for Southern Mississippi vs. Auburn
Auburn’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 6.4% of 360 attempts last season — 6th-worst among FBS offenses. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.2% of attempts last season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s TEs had 26 receptions in 12 games (just 2.2 per game) last season — 4th-worst among P5 TEs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20.9 receptions per game last season — 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s TEs had 26 receptions in 12 games (just 2.2 per game) last season — worst among SEC TEs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20.9 receptions per game last season — 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss’s WRs gained 2,596 yards on 183 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Auburn’s defense allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception last season — 5th-worst among SEC defenses.
Southern Miss’s WRs averaged 23.2 targets per game last season — T-31st-highest among FBS WRs. Auburn’s defense allowed 13.8 receptions per game to WRs last season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss’s RBs gained 288 yards on 49 receptions (just 5.9 YPR) last season — T-21st-worst among FBS RBs. Auburn’s defense allowed just 6.0 Yards Per Reception to RBs last season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.
Southern Mississippi Offensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 23.6 receptions (165 Rec/7 TDs) last season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.7
Southern Miss’s WRs gained 2,596 yards on 183 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Auburn’s defense allowed 11.6 Yards Per Reception last season — 5th-worst among SEC defenses.
Southern Miss’s WRs averaged 23.2 targets per game last season — T-31st-highest among FBS WRs. Auburn’s defense allowed 13.8 receptions per game to WRs last season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss QBs fumbled 6 times in the 4th quarter last season– T-most among FBS Teams
Southern Miss were sacked on 23% of pass attempts (14/61) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends
Auburn’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 6.4% of 360 attempts last season — 6th-worst among FBS offenses. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.2% of attempts last season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn TEs had no touchdowns on 26 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.4
Auburn’s TEs had 26 receptions in 12 games (just 2.2 per game) last season — 4th-worst among P5 TEs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20.9 receptions per game last season — 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s TEs had 26 receptions in 12 games (just 2.2 per game) last season — worst among SEC TEs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20.9 receptions per game last season — 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Auburn threw 4 interceptions on 360 attempts (1 INT per 90.0 attempts) last season– 5th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 40.1
Southern Mississippi Defensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss did not record a sack (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Southern Miss did not record a sack (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
Southern Miss had 23 interceptions last season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 45.7
Auburn Defensive Stats & Trends
Auburn tackled opponents for a loss on 12 of 64 rushing attempts (19% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: 14%.
Auburn allowed first downs on 6% of rush attempts in the Red Zone last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 18%
Auburn allowed first downs on 15% of rush attempts last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 23%
Auburn tackled opponents for a loss on 76 of 417 rushing attempts (18% TFL%) last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Auburn allowed first downs on 15% of rush attempts last season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 22%
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