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Western Kentucky (8-4) at Southern Miss (7-5)
- When: Dec 23 2025, 5:30 PM
- Where: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Moneyline
Western Kentucky -180
Southern Mississippi +155
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Point Spread
Western Kentucky 1.5 (-110)
Southern Mississippi -1.5 (-110)
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Total
Over 58.5 (-110)
Under 58.5 (-110)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Rodney Tisdale Jr CFB Preview & Props
Rodney Tisdale Jr enters the New Orleans Bowl operating within a controlled offensive structure that prioritizes efficiency over explosive risk. Western Kentucky prefers sustained drives built on timing routes and quick decisions. Against a Southern Miss defense designed to keep everything in front, Tisdale is likely to face tight windows, disciplined coverage, and limited opportunities to stretch the field vertically.
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU) +120
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
First Touchdown Scorer
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU) +900
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
First Touchdown Scorer – Western Kentucky
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU) +475
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Who will Score 2 or more Touchdowns?
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU) +800
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
To Score 3 or more Touchdowns
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU) +4500
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Total Passing Touchdowns – Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU)
Over 1.5 (-160)
Under 1.5 (+120)
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Alternate Passing Touchdowns – Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU)
To Record 1+ Passing Touchdowns -850
To Record 2+ Passing Touchdowns -160
To Record 3+ Passing Touchdowns +210
To Record 4+ Passing Touchdowns +650
To Record 5+ Passing Touchdowns +1400
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Longest Pass Completion – Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU)
Over 40.5 (-120)
Under 40.5 (-110)
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Total Interceptions Thrown – Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU)
Over 0.5 (-230)
Under 0.5 (+170)
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Total Passing Yards – Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU)
Over 249.5 (-115)
Under 249.5 (-115)
Western Kentucky @ Southern Mississippi
Alternate Passing Yards – Rodney Tisdale Jr. (WKU)
To Record 175+ Passing Yards -1000
To Record 200+ Passing Yards -500
To Record 225+ Passing Yards -275
To Record 250+ Passing Yards -165
To Record 275+ Passing Yards EVEN
To Record 300+ Passing Yards +165
To Record 325+ Passing Yards +250
To Record 350+ Passing Yards +400
To Record 375+ Passing Yards +600
To Record 400+ Passing Yards +900
Rodney Tisdale Jr Statistics
| Game | P. TDs | P. Yards | INT | Comp% | Yds/G |
| 7 | 9 | 1367 | 6 | 67.7 | 195.3 |
Rodney Tisdale Jr Past Results
| Passing | ||||||||
| Date | Opp | Score | CMP | ATT | Yds | TD | Int | LNG |
| Nov 29 | @JAXST | L 37-34 |
17 | 24 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| Nov 22 | @LSU | L 13-10 |
20 | 39 | 128 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| Nov 15 | vs MTSU | W 42-26 |
29 | 41 | 371 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| Nov 1 | vs NMEXST | W 35-16 |
30 | 38 | 301 | 4 | 1 | 38 |
| Oct 21 | @LATECH | W 28-27 |
21 | 34 | 227 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Oct 14 | vs FIU | L 25-6 |
7 | 8 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Aug 30 | vs NAL | W 55-6 |
6 | 8 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Rushing | ||||||
| Date | Att | Yds | AVG | LNG | TD | FL |
| Nov 29 | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | 8 | -32 | -4.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15 | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 1 | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21 | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 14 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 30 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
CFB Player Props Picks & Predictions
Rodney Tisdale Jr has rarely connected on deep shots this season, with only one completion over 41 yards. Western Kentucky’s offense favors shorter, controlled throws, and Southern Miss limits explosive plays, forcing quarterbacks to sustain drives underneath rather than hitting big downfield strikes.
Rodney Tisdale Jr Props Pick: Longest Pass Completion –
Under 40.5 (-110)
A $110 Bet on that Props will return $210
- NCAA Football Props source: Bovada Sportsbook