Southern Miss has rushed for 535 yards over its last two games. Steven Robinson gained 145 against Louisiana and 151 against ULM, while Jamarice Wilder added 154 and 104.
Wilder scored the winner against Louisiana with 58 seconds left and added a 32-yard touchdown against ULM with 1:52 remaining. That's why Southern Miss +14 appeals against James Madison.
Southern Miss' defense has also become more aggressive under Blake Anderson. It recorded 5 sacks against ULM and stopped all 3 fourth-down attempts. That pressure now meets a JMU offense that committed 5 turnovers against Troy and went scoreless after halftime.