Southern University vs. Texas Southern prediction: Why Texas Southern is favored to win in college football Week 8 [2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Southern University vs. Texas Southern, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives Texas Southern a 53.8% chance of defeating Southern University. Our predicted final score has Texas Southern winning 29-27. According to our model, Texas Southern (+1.5) has a 58.4% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 57.5 points has a 51.1% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Southern University -1.5 (+113) / Texas Southern +1.5 (-117)
• Moneyline: Southern University +101, Texas Southern -104
• Total: Over/Under 57.5 (+120/-122)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Texas Southern +1.5 @ 54¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Texas Southern @ 51¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 57.5 @ 46¢ via Novig

According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Texas Southern +1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football action between Texas Southern and Southern University at Reliant Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.

• Who: Southern University vs. Texas Southern
• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT
• Venue: Reliant Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Texas Southern, with a 53.8% win probability, will likely beat Southern University in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.