Louisiana at Southern Miss

Week 8 · Oct 24M. M. Roberts Stadium · Hattiesburg, MS

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Opening LineLouisiana -11Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusLouisiana -1011-book consensus · observed Oct 24, 2:12 PM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~1 pt toward Southern MissExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Southern Miss enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Southern Miss enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Southern Miss enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Home-underdog value Inconclusive

Southern Miss is the home underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,402 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Letdown after a blowout win Contradictory evidence

Louisiana enters after winning its previous lined game by at least 21 points.

Studied in 1,819 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Momentum after a blowout win Developing estimate

Louisiana enters after winning its previous lined game by at least 21 points.

Studied in 1,819 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Road-favorite strength Inconclusive

Louisiana is the road favorite in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,402 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Louisiana lost the most recent meeting with Southern Miss.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Louisiana 31 · Southern Miss 35
Pregame OV Line
Louisiana -11
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
Louisiana -10
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Southern Miss by 4

Observed 2h 47m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Louisiana 80.6%Southern Miss 19.4%

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Overall Rating-5.4 · #85-17.7 · #124
Offense Rating-1.7-8.0
Defense Rating-3.7-9.7

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.110.16
Offense Success Rate38.5%39.5%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.200.12
Defense Success Rate Allowed46.2%41.5%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total7.43.7
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank121st97th