Billy Wiles, Top Southern Miss vs. Old Dominion Players to Watch – Week 6

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-4) are at home against the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-3).

The Golden Eagles last took to the field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, and they lost 44-37. The Monarchs picked up a 10-9 win last time out against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.

Billy Wiles finished with 275 yards on 21-45 passing (46.7%) in the Golden Eagles’ last game, adding two touchdowns and one interception, plus 10 rushing attempts for 30 yards and one rushing touchdown. Frank Gore Jr. rushed for two touchdowns while racking up 123 yards on 24 attempts. Latreal Jones posted 124 yards on six receptions.

For the Monarchs in their last game, Jack Shields finished with 11 completions on 23 attempts (47.8%) for 95 yards, tossing one touchdown and three interceptions, plus five rushing attempts for 63 yards and one rushing touchdown. Kadarius Calloway carried the ball 11 times for 236 yards and three touchdowns. Reymello Murphy hauled in one pass for 42 yards.

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Southern Miss Players to Watch

  • This year, Wiles has recorded 1,088 passing yards (217.6 yards per game) while going 92-for-176 (52.3% completion percentage) and throwing seven touchdowns and five interceptions.
  • Gore Jr. has taken 74 attempts for a team-leading 331 rushing yards (66.2 yards per game) while scoring four touchdowns.
  • Rodrigues Clark has 317 yards on 43 carries (63.4 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
  • Jones has hauled in 21 receptions for 301 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He averages 75.3 receiving yards per game.
  • Jakarius Caston has hauled in 16 catches for 283 yards (56.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
  • This season Tiaquelin Mims has caught 14 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown, averaging 33.4 receiving yards per game.

Old Dominion Players to Watch

  • Grant Wilson leads the team with 644 passing yards (161 yards per game) and has a 51.9% completion percentage this year (42-of-81) while throwing seven touchdowns with five interceptions.
  • Calloway has 16 carries for a team-high 261 rushing yards (87 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Keshawn Wicks has 225 yards on 47 carries (56.3 ypg).
  • This season Kelby Williams has 13 receptions for a team-high 260 receiving yards (65 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Murphy has also tacked on eight catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns this year. He averages 39.8 receiving yards per game.
  • Javon Harvey has totaled 166 yards on three receptions with one touchdown, averaging 166 yards per game.

Southern Miss Recent Stat Leaders

  • The Golden Eagles’ defensive unit has been aided by the play of Evan McNally in their last three games, who has totaled .
  • As part of the Golden Eagles’ defensive unit, Jeramie Posey has delivered in their last three games.
  • The Golden Eagles’ defense has been helped in their last three games by Holman Edwards, who has posted .
  • Caston, as part of the Golden Eagles’ defensive unit, has totaled in their last three games.

Old Dominion Recent Stat Leaders

  • Zion Frink has been doing his part on defense, totaling in the Monarchs’ last three games.
  • Jordan Bly has compiled for the Monarchs in their last three contests.
  • The Monarchs’ JeCareon Lathan has delivered in the Monarchs’ last three games.
  • On defense, Tahj Ra-El has compiled 16 tackles and one TFL for the Monarchs in their last three games.

Southern Miss vs. Old Dominion Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Southern Miss -3 -110 -110 56.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Southern Miss Old Dominion
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 25.8 (87) 24.8 (93)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 39 (129) 28.8 (89)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 6 (48) 13 (129)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 6 (76) 7 (56)

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