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Southern Miss vs Arkansas NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping

A couple of years ago this would have been a pretty good battle with both teams having double digit win seasons. Last year they combined for only 4 with Southern Miss hitting rock bottom (zero victories) and the Razorbacks not much above that (4).

Southern Miss Golden Eagles (0-2) vs Arkansas Razorbacks (2-0)
Saturday September 14
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium – Fayetteville, AR
12-21 PM
Moneyline: Arkansas -1800, Southern Miss +1150
Spread: Arkansas -22
O/U: 50

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Through the first couple of weeks it doesn’t look like much has changed for Southern Miss or the Razorbacks even though they are undefeated at this point. Last week they beat FCS Samford but needed to come back in the second half to do it.

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New coach Bret Bielema has some serious work ahead of him.

Southern Miss

It is amazing how far this program has fallen and I can’t even put my finger on it exactly why it happened. Sure they lost their head coach Larry Fedora to North Carolina but nobody though Ellis Johnson was going to be an epic fail last year.

Anyways, their opener against Texas State was supposed to snap their losing streak but now that it hasn’t this team is in big trouble because this is just the second of the three roadies as they play at Boise State next week. The hope was that the defense with 9 starters returning might rebound but that hasn’t been the case as they gave up 52 points to Nebraska last week.

On offense Cal transfer QB Allan Bridgeford was parachuted into the starting role but he can’t stop throwing it to the opposing team. He has 5 picks in 2 games and this team can not afford to be losing the turnover battle against anyone.

Another loss seems inevitable this week even though the Razorbacks are struggling too. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Arkansas

The Razorbacks may have started the Bret Bielema era with a couple of victories but it is a little early to start making reservations for the Sugar Bowl. After week 1 against Louisiana Lafayette there was a lot of positive feelings but if you struggle to beat Samford what is Alabama or LSU going to do to you.

This week, if nothing else the Razorbacks should be able to build their confidence though. They also need to hold onto the ball better as two fumbles nearly cost them the game last week despite having two rushers scoot for more than 125 yards.

Bielema has always been a run first guy so you can probably expect a similar approach this week unless they mysteriously get behind. When they need to pass sophomore QB Brandon Allen has been OK. He is not turning it over which is great but he is not making any big plays either.

Neither team is probably worth risking your money on this week.

Spread Pick: Southern Miss +22
O/U Pick: Under
Score Prediction: Arkansas 38 – Southern Miss 10

By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.