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Dec 5, 2015; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles quarterback Nick Mullens (9) looks to throw the ball during the first half of the Conference USA football championship game against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports
Overview:
On Saturday, September 3rd, at 7:30 P.M. the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will be on the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Kentucky 37.0 –Southern Miss 27.0 with an over/under of 64.0. The Vegas Line has a final score of Kentucky 34.5 – Southern Miss 28.5 with an over/under of 63.0.
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2015-16 Statistics (127 total teams):
Last season Kentucky finished with a (5-7) record and were not eligible for a bowl appearance. Southern Miss was (9-5) last season including their 44-31 loss to Washington in the 2015 Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl.
Passing offense: Southern Miss 329.7 YPG > Kentucky 209.3 YPG
Rushing offense: Southern Miss 179.8 YPG > Kentucky 162.7 YPG
Scoring offense: Southern Miss 39.9 PPG > Kentucky 24.7 PPG
Scoring defense: Southern Miss 25.6 PPG > Kentucky 27.4 PPG
Passing defense: Kentucky 198.1 YPG > Southern Miss 227.6 YPG
Rushing defense: Southern Miss 151.9 YPG > Kentucky 191.6 YPG
Turnover Margin: Southern Miss -1 > Kentucky -2
Summary:
Kentucky finished the year 0-6 and appear heading in the wrong direction. They have a new quarterback in sophomore Drew Barker and a brutal schedule this year. The front seven on defense is better than a year ago.
Southern Miss burst onto the scene last season with a prolific offensive attack. Quarterback Nick Mullens returns after winning Conference USA Player of the Year Award. Mullens threw for 4, 476 yards and 38 touchdowns. Running back Ito Smith also comes back after rushing for 1,128 yards and 10 touchdowns. On defense the Golden Eagles bring back their two top pass rushers and their leading tackler. I like Southern Miss to beat Kentucky in week one.
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