Southern Miss has the worst margin of cover in the nation, losing 6-of-7 to the number. Incredibly, every spread setback has been by 14.5 or more. Again, we remind you, not straight up margin of victory (loss), but they are missing covering by two touchdowns or more every game but one.

The Golden Eagles have lost their last three games by at least 41 points or more and six of their eight losses this year have come by 21 points or more.Since a 22-15 loss to Texas State in the season opener, USM has been outscored 335-87.

Tech could easily have two more wins against Tulane and Kansas. If their record were 5-3, and they are not far from it, they would be laying three touchdowns. They will win by more than that.