Connecticut Huskies vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Connecticut Huskies vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Eagles (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54

M. M. Roberts Stadium is the location where the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-1) will go up against the Connecticut Huskies (1-1) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Connecticut opens as 3-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 54.

The Connecticut Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Huskies stepped onto the field against the Maryland Terrapins and took a loss by a final of 38-14. In all, they had 52 plays which converted into 223 yds. The Connecticut Huskies ran the ball 31 times and totaled 67 yards, which is an average of 2.2 yds per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Huskies conceded 125 yds on 36 tries, which averages out to 3.5 yards per rush surrendered. Connecticut relinquished 35 pass completions on 42 tries for a total of 350 yds, and a completion percentage of 83.3%.

The Huskies have tallied 894 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Connecticut has amassed 5 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 3 different times. Connecticut has accounted for 41 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 19 infractions for 206 yards. As a unit they're holding an average of 184.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 55th in D-1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Connecticut Huskies have an average of 35.0 points per game.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Huskies have allowed 495 yards which ranks them 106th in college football. They are allowing 247.5 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 66.7%. In total, they have surrendered 342.0 yards per outing putting them at 80th in Division 1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns by air in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.9 yards per tote and 94.5 yards on the ground per game this season. For the season, they have given up 189 running yards through 2 outings. The Huskies are ranked 78th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 22.5 points per game.

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The Golden Eagles head into this game 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Eagles went home defeated by a final of 43-8 against the Auburn Tigers. Southern Miss conceded 51 running attempts for 343 yards (6.7 yards per rush). The Golden Eagles secondary gave up a completion percentage of 61.8%, relinquishing 270 yards on 21 out of 34 passing. The Golden Eagles ended up finishing with 221 yds while running 58 plays (3.8 yards per play). Southern Miss ran the football for 2.0 yards per carry, finishing with 50 yds on 25 attempts.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Golden Eagles currently rank 84th in the nation holding an average of 28.5 PPG. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are averaging 382.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 84th in Division 1. The Southern Miss offense has racked up 110 yds of penalties on 15 violations, ranking them 50th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to earn 44 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Golden Eagles have earned 397 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 198.5 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 96th in the country. They maintain an average of 183.5 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 367 yards for the year.

Southern Miss has conceded a total of 447 yards on the ground (223.5 yards/game) and 1 touchdown rushing on the season. They have conceded 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 194.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 63rd in the nation. They have earned 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks this year. The Golden Eagles defense has taken part in 143 plays, which is good for 109th in the nation. The Golden Eagles are relinquishing 23.0 points per game, which has them 82nd in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Golden Eagles college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies -3.0

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