UAB at Southern Miss 10/16/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/15/2021 at 6:14 PM ET

Halloween is in the air and the leaves are on the ground and you know what that means folks! The college football season is in full swing and this Saturday, October 16th we have got plenty of NCAAF action for you to enjoy. The UAB Blazers take a trip to Hattiesburg to face the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in M.M. Roberts Stadium at 3:30(EDT). After the smoke clears and the dust settles, who will be holding the crown of victory? We've got you cover on all the best betting angles here at Picks and Parlays your leader in free sports betting picks!

The UAB Blazers are having a fairly nice 2021 season with a 4-2 record coming into this weekend's matchup. The Blazers have high hopes for the bowl season and bring that energy into M.M Roberts stadium. The UAB Blazers are throwing the ball for 202.7 yards per game and rushing for 157.7 for an average of 376.7  total yards and 24.5 points per game. Under center for the Blazers is Dylan Hopkins. Hopkins has thrown for 826 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, completing 54 of 89 passing attempts. 

The leading receiver for the Blazers is Gerrit Prince, with 323 yards and 5 touchdowns bringing in 16 of 25 targets. Followed by Trea Shropshire who has secured 11 of 19 targets for 285 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jermaine Brown leads the rushing attack for the Blazers with 379 yards and 3 touchdowns on 66 rushing attempts. Defensively the Blazers are allowing 239.3 passing yards, 118.2 rushing yards, and 22.2 points per  game.

The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles season hasn't quite lived up to the hopes of Golden Eagles fans. With a1-5 record the Golden Eagles hope to find some sense of identity and end the season on some good notes starting this weekend. The Golden Eagles are averaging 188.3 passing yards,  and 94.7 rushing yards per game. Taking snaps for the Golden Eagles is quarterback 3rd string Jake Lange with 543 yards 3 touchdowns and  4 interceptions connecting on 43 of 68 passes. 

Lead receiver for the Golden Eagles is Jason Brownlee with 240 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 receptions of 39 targets. Leading rusher for the Golden Eagles is Frank Gore with 403 yards and 1 touchdown on 97 carries. Defensively the Golden Eagles allow 223.8 passing yards, 120.8 ryshing yards and 27.5 points per game.

The Golden Eagles are giving up a lot of points on the defense and I feel the Blazers will take advantage that and score big this Saturday. On the opposite side of the ball Offensively the Golden Eagles are only scoring 16.5 points per game. That being said I just don't think the Golden Eagles will be able to keep up with the Blazers scoring. Final Score Prediction UAB Blazers win and cover ATS 29-10.

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