Southern Mississippi vs Troy Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will face the Troy Trojans on November 30, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAF picks.

Southern Miss (1-10) is enduring a challenging season, riding a nine-game losing streak. Their offense, averaging only 14.8 points per game, has struggled behind inconsistent quarterback play from Tate Rodemaker and a lackluster rushing attack. Defensively, the Golden Eagles have been vulnerable, allowing 36.5 points and over 450 total yards per game, which could make this matchup particularly daunting against Troy’s efficient offense.

Troy (3-8) is leveraging a strong home-field advantage and a solid running game led by Damien Taylor, who has rushed for 841 yards and four touchdowns this season. Quarterback Matthew Caldwell has added the passing element to the offense with 12 touchdown passes, helping the Trojans average 29.2 points per game. On defense, Troy has held opponents to 227 passing yards and 156 rushing yards per game, a significant improvement compared to their opponents' averages​.

With Troy looking to secure bowl eligibility and Southern Miss trying to salvage a disappointing season, this game carries distinct stakes for both teams. The Trojans are heavy favorites, backed by their balanced attack and strong defensive play, while Southern Miss will need an extraordinary effort to compete in this matchup​.

Troy is not a great team by any means, but they are still well above Southern Miss. Motivation may be low for Troy late in the season, but at home, Troy should bring it to Southern Miss, as it will be the final game for some of their player. Prediction: Troy wins 31-10.