New Orleans Bowl: W Kentucky vs. Southern Miss: Recap

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025 5:30 pm - New Orleans, LA (Neutral Site)
Odds: Southern Miss by 3, Total Points: 59.5

Matchup Menu: WKU vs. USM

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Game Winner Pick Confidence Projection
Southern Miss WKU 39.5%
USM 60.5%
ATS Pick Confidence Projection
USM -3.0 WKU 47.8%
USM 52.2%
Totals Pick Confidence Projection
Under 58.5 Over 48.4%
Under 51.6%
Money Line Value Pick Confidence Projection
USM -140 WKU -7.0%
USM +2.1%
Final Score Projection Likely Score Vegas Implied Actual
WKU 27.3 27 27.8 27
USM 30.6 30 30.8 16

Offensive Stat Comparison

Stat WKU USM
Yards/Play 5.5 5.6
Points/Play 0.383 0.384
Rush Play % 44.30% 49.49%
Pass Play % 55.70% 50.51%
Completion % 64.69% 63.27%
3D Conv % 46.20% 39.89%
RZ Scoring % 83.72% 80.95%

Defensive Stat Comparison

Stat WKU USM
Opp Yards/Play 5.7 5.3
Opp Points/Play 0.334 0.362
Opp Completion % 56.18% 64.34%
Opp 3D Conv % 35.64% 45.86%
Opp RZ Scoring % 81.25% 81.63%