This should be a fun game in Conference USA. Rice has played good defense in spurts, but hasn't been able to sustain it. The Owls give up 239 rushing yards per game. That’s what you want to hear when you’re Southern Miss because the Golden Eagles boast two excellent tailbacks and a great run game. Look for them to rely less on QB Nick Mullins and more on RBs Ito Smith and George Payne. Southern Miss covers.