Southern Miss vs. UTEP prediction and game preview. The Golden Eagles look to improve to 6-3 as they host the Miners.
Check out the UTEP (3-4) vs. Southern Miss (5-3) prediction and game preview.
Date: Saturday, October 31
Game Time: 2:30 ET
Network: FSN
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The Miners are coming off their best win of the season, handling Florida Atlantic, 27-17. UTEP immediately benefitted from the healthy return of QB Mack Leftwich, who completed 20-of-39 for 271 yards, three touchdowns and no picks to pull within a game of .500.
UTEP found a pulse on offense a week ago, but the Golden Eagles have been cruising with balance all year long. They’re no lower than third in league scoring and total offense, vexing defenses with the passing of Nick Mullens and a deep backfield led by Jalen Richard and Ito Smith.
Southern Miss is playing too well these days to be derailed by an incomplete and inconsistent UTEP squad. The Golden Eagles will once again ride the diverse offense and a rapidly improving D to a comfortable, bowl eligibility-clinching win.
Prediction: Southern Miss 41, UTEP 17, Line: Southern Miss -22.5, o/u: 59.5
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