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WEEK 2
ESPN+AI PredictionALCN @ USM
Saturday, September 5, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 53% confidence
Southern Miss Golden EaglesWIN PROBABILITYAlcorn State Braves
51%
49%
MODEL PICK
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
CONFIDENCE
53%
1
Home Edge
6
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Eagles 50/10050/100 Braves
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Alcorn State Braves
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
USM rates 50/100 vs ALCN at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Eagles 0/1000/100 Braves
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
0-0 (0% win rate)
Alcorn State Braves
0-0 (0% win rate)
USM is 0-0 vs ALCN at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
3–3
2024
ALCN wins33 – 7
2023
USM wins40 – 32
2022
USM wins39 – 31
2021
ALCN wins21 – 15
2020
USM wins49 – 32
2019
ALCN wins48 – 43
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Alcorn State Braves
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 PM UTC
Network
ESPN+
Stadium
Unknown Stadium