The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (0-1) travel to take on the Miami Hurricanes (1-0) in Hard Rock Stadium with Saturday’s kickoff at noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Southern Miss vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
Miami comes into the game after trouncing Bethune-Cookman 70-7 in their season opener. The Hurricanes barely had to break a sweat in that one, even though they were playing in the heat of the Miami sun. Although a more difficult assignment, Southern Miss is also not likely to provide much competition as the Hurricanes get amped up for ACC play and a trip to Kyle Field to face Texas A&M in a few weeks.
Southern Miss comes into this game after a 29-27 overtime loss to Liberty, who lost starting QB Charlie Brewer (broken hand). Although Southern Miss appears improved this season after an injury plagued 2021, they are not up to the level of Miami and QB Tyler Van Dyke.
Miami is No. 16 in the'AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY sports