James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 10)

Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 PM ET

Why we pick this side

This season, James Madison is 4-0 with 179 points for and 49 against; Southern Miss is 1-3 with 98 points for and 118 against.

James Madison is 4-1 in its last 5, averaging 42.6 scored and 20.0 allowed; most recently beating Old Dominion 46-20 on September 26, 2026. Southern Miss is 1-4 in its last 5, averaging 22.8 scored and 29.0 allowed; most recently losing to Tulane 21-24 on September 26, 2026.

Injury report: James Madison lists 4 (JC Evans, Injured; Za'Ron Collins, Injured; Lathan Croley, Injured; more below); Southern Miss lists 8 (Ethan Hampton, Injured; Robert Briggs, Injured; Jaylen Himes, Injured; more below).

Injuries

James Madison

  • JC Evans: Injured, Wrist
  • Za'Ron Collins: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Lathan Croley: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Damier Minkah: Injured, Wrist

Southern Miss

  • Ethan Hampton: Injured, Hand
  • Robert Briggs: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Jaylen Himes: Injured, Foot
  • Grant Page: Injured, Elbow
  • Nasim Cairo: Injured, Hand
  • Jameer Lewis: Injured, Foot
  • Mathis Haygood: Injured, Elbow
  • Tyler Lassiter: Injured, Undisclosed

Recent form

James Madison

  • September 26, 2026: W 46-20 at Old Dominion
  • September 19, 2026: W 26-13 at San Diego State
  • September 12, 2026: W 87-3 vs Wagner
  • September 5, 2026: W 20-13 vs Liberty
  • December 20, 2025: L 34-51 at Oregon

Southern Miss

  • September 26, 2026: L 21-24 at Tulane
  • September 19, 2026: L 20-48 vs UConn
  • September 12, 2026: L 8-43 at Auburn
  • September 5, 2026: W 49-3 vs Alcorn State
  • December 23, 2025: L 16-27 vs Western Kentucky

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