The video game is the first between FBS programs for this uncommon season between Conference USA and Sun Belt groups. Now back as the full-time starter in his redshirt sophomore season, Trotter will look to pick up where he left off in a season-ending win over a bowl-bound Arkansas State team last season. The Golden Eagles likewise received bad news in preseason camp when 4 key players revealed their strategies to decide out of the season and transfer. South Alabama only lost by 16 points or more in four of its 10 defeats last season, and 3 of those losses came versus groups that finished in the leading 25 nationally in scoring offense. Southern Miss completed last season ranked 81st nationally in scoring offense, and the Golden Eagles are replacing three of their leading 4 offending playmakers.
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Game prediction, choice
South Alabama just lost by 16 points or more in four of its 10 beats last season, and three of those losses came against groups that ended up in the leading 25 nationally in scoring offense. Southern Miss ended up last season ranked 81st nationally in scoring offense, and the Golden Eagles are replacing 3 of their top 4 offensive playmakers. When you consider this will likewise be the very first game for Southern Miss with brand-new offending organizer Matt Kubik after a disjointed offseason, its tough to see the Golden Eagles racking up a lots of points. Even if South Alabamas defense quits 30, the Jaguars offense, anchored by a veteran line, ought to have sufficient life to contribute a number of ratings and keep the deficit within the 15.5 point spread. Pick: South Alabama (+15.5 )
There are just two games on Thursday night in the traditional opening night slot for Week 1 with conferences around the nation either postponing the start of the season or delaying the season to spring. However Southern Miss and South Alabama forge on (along with Central Arkansas and UAB) in the hopes of playing a complete season this fall.
The game is the very first between FBS programs for this unusual season between Conference USA and Sun Belt teams. Fans craving a little bit of levity get it when these two take the field in Hattiesburg. Its likewise the very first fulfilling between these 2 teams that sit simply 90 miles apart. Lets take a more detailed look at what to make a pick and expect for who will win.
Stories
South Alabama: The Jaguars ended up the 2019 season with a 2-10 record thanks partially to a dubious 1-3 record in video games chosen by 10 points or fewer. They finally found some offense late in the year when Desmond Trotter took over at quarterback. Now back as the full-time starter in his redshirt sophomore season, Trotter will seek to select up where he left off in a season-ending win over a bowl-bound Arkansas State team last season. Trotter threw for 279 backyards and 4 touchdowns in that game and ran for another 58 backyards.
Southern Miss: The Golden Eagles are coming off their 5th straight winning season, and star quarterback Jack Abraham is returning to lead the team as soon as again. Abraham threw for 3,496 backyards last season and even patched together reputable outings in losses to SEC foes Mississippi State and Alabama. Its not all roses for Southern Miss. For one, the absence of spring practice kept the team from a getting an early grasp on the systems of new coordinators on both sides of the ball. The Golden Eagles likewise got problem in preseason camp when four essential players revealed their plans to choose out of the season and transfer. Southern Miss still has a decent little connection under fifth-year coach Jay Hopson, however there are a lot of concerns, too.
Viewing information
Date: Thursday, Sept. 3|Time: 9 p.m. ETLocation: M.M. Roberts Stadium– Hattiesburg, Mississippi
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel finder) Live stream: CBSSports.com|Mobile: CBS Sports AppStreaming of this video game needs authentication.
