With this game being played on an NFL Sunday, the few folks who would have cared may be footballed out by tonight's kickoff. The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are the big boys in this match-up with Middle Tennessee, having won 7 games against a tougher schedule. The Golden Eagles feature a sound defense and balanced offense, led by veteran RB Damion Fletcher and dynamic soph WR DeAndre Brown. The Golden Eagles scored 33 points per game this season. One factor that prevented Southern Miss from challenging for the Conference USA crown was the team's struggles away from home this season as they won only one game out of six played away from Hattiesburg.
Red hot Middle Tennessee, who enters the game riding a six-game win streak, is led by their defense which featured seven players who found themselves on the first or second team All Sun Belt team. DE Chris McCoy was co-defensive player of the year for his 20 tackles behind the line of scrimmage with seven sacks. McCoy was best against the bigger competition as he had a monster game in the team's win over Maryland (9 tackles, sack, FUM REC, blocked kick) and returned FUM 68y for TD against Clemson. On offense the Blue Raiders are led by QB Dwight Dasher (pictured), who passed for 2627y and 21 TDs and rushed for 953y and 9 TDs. He did throw 14 picks, however, and must keep the ball away from the Golden Eagles.
Southern Miss is favored tonight and is 3-0 lifetime in this bowl game. they are the pick, but in a close one against a hungry Blue Raider team enjoying their best year to date in FBS play.
Pick: Southern Miss 34 Middle Tennessee 31
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