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Green Wave vs Golden Eagles Final: 21-3 - Recap
The Golden Eagles came up short against the Green Wave in Week 3 action on Saturday, falling 21-3 at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Tulane was a favorite by -8.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 48.5.
Makhi Hughes rushed for 83 yards, while Shaadie Clayton-Johnson added 66 yards in the win. Lawrence Keys III and Jha'Quan Jackson added 78 and 41 receiving yards respectively.
Rodrigues Clark rushed for 17 yards for Southern Miss, while Frank Gore Jr. added 16 yards. Frank Gore Jr. threw for 0 yards for the Golden Eagles, while receivers Jakarius Caston and Latreal Jones had 54 and 46 yards respectively.
Southern Miss was outgained by Tulane 314-202 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 19-15 by the Green Wave.
Southern Miss led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:37-28:23 split in that important category.
Tulane looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Nicholls State. Southern Miss will aim to get back on the winning track at Arkansas State.