Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (-18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

Yulman Stadium is the site where the Tulane Green Wave (1-2) will try to defeat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-2) on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Southern Miss is 18.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 52.5.

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Golden Eagles took the field against the Connecticut Huskies and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 48-20. When the final whistle blew, they had 78 plays for 401 yds. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles ended up running the ball 27 times and amassed 102 yards, earning them an average of 3.8 yds per carry. In the running game, the Golden Eagles conceded 213 yds on 46 attempts, which averages out to 4.6 yds per rush surrendered. Southern Miss relinquished 18 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 223 yds, and a completion percentage of 72.0%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles have an average of 25.7 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 156.3 yards rushing ranking them 82nd in D-1. The Golden Eagles currently have 1,165 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Southern Miss has earned 3 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. Southern Miss has recorded 65 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 21 penalties for 179 yards. They have surrendered the football 5 times.

Regarding passing yardage, the Golden Eagles have conceded 612 yds which ranks them 71st in college football. They have given up 204.0 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 65.9%. Overall, they have surrendered 424.0 yards per contest which has them sitting 119th in Division 1. They have relinquished 5 touchdowns by air in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 220.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. In total, they have given up 660 rushing yards through 3 games. The Golden Eagles are ranked 116th in the nation in terms of team defense, allowing 31.3 points per game.

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The Green Wave head into this game 1-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Green Wave took a loss by a score of 31-20 against the Kansas State Wildcats. Tulane allowed 37 rushing attempts for 201 yds (5.4 yds per carry). The Green Wave pass defense gave up a completion rate of 75.0%, surrendering 227 yards on 21 for 28 passing. The Green Wave finished the game with 260 yards on 59 plays (4.4 yards per play). Tulane rushed the ball for 2.9 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 95 yds on 33 carries.

The Tulane Green Wave hold an average of 314.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 122nd in the country. The Tulane offense has 159 penalty yds on 24 infractions, which ranks 36th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 120.3 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 361 yards for the season. They have tossed no interceptions while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 41 1st downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Green Wave sit 128th in college football holding an average of 17.0 points per game. For the year so far, the Green Wave have compiled 581 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 193.7 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 102nd in the country.

The Green Wave are giving up 24.0 points per contest, ranking them 84th in college football. Tulane has conceded a total of 633 yards rushing (211.0 yards per outing) in addition to 7 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 218.0 yards/contest, which has them in 83rd in D-1. The Green Wave defense has been on the field for 214 plays, ranking them 114th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble recovered and no picks this year. In total, they have given up 72 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Eagles +18.5

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