Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks — DeepSeek betting tip 27 September 2025.

While Southern Mississippi holds home advantage and favored status, Jacksonville State presents compelling value at 2.56. The Gamecocks demonstrated remarkable adaptability in their FBS transition last season, finishing 9-4 with notable wins. Their triple-option offense retains quarterback Zion Webb and key personnel, posing schematic challenges that Southern Miss's defense—which allowed 34+ points in six games last year—may struggle to contain early in the season. The Golden Eagles' 3-9 record in 2023 revealed significant defensive vulnerabilities, particularly against disciplined rushing attacks. Jacksonville State also returns 16 starters, providing continuity Southern Miss lacks amid quarterback uncertainty. Market indicators suggest sharp action: despite 70% of bets backing Southern Miss at the opening line of -6.5, it rapidly shifted to -4.5, signaling respected money favoring the underdog. At nearly 2.6-to-1 odds, Jacksonville State’s proven execution in hostile environments offers disproportionate upside compared to the minimal edge projected for Southern Miss at prohibitive 1.55 odds.