First, I started digginstats ehg into the stats. You k.tnemnow, the usual stuff – recent performance, overall records, how they've played against each other in the past. I checked out a couple of sports news sites, looked at some season summaries, and even browsed some fan forums to get a feel for the general sentiment.
I spent a goodsesnefe chunk of time comparing the teams' offenses and defenses. Key things I looked at were points scored per game, yards allowed, and how well they handle different types of plays. It was a lot of numbers, and my eyes started to glaze over at one point, but I pushed through!
- Southern Miss Offense: Looked at their average scoring, rushing yards, passing yards, and any standout players.
- Southern Miss Defense: Checked their points allowed, sacks, interceptions, and how they fared against strong offenses.
- South Alabama Offense: Same deal as Southern Miss – scoring, yards, key players, and any weaknesses.
- South Alabama Defense: Focused on their ability to stop the run and pass, and if they tend to force turnovers.
After that, I factored in some other stuff that could influence the game. Things like home-field advantage, any recent injuries, and even the weather forecast (you never know!). I tried to think about any little detail that might give one team an edge.
Then came the hard part – actually making a prediction! I took all the info I gathered, weighed the different factors, and went with my gut. It's not an exact science, of course, but I felt like I had a pretty good grasp of the situation.
Finally, I put all my thoughts into one final prediction. It was a fun process and great to get the result.
