Western Kentucky and Southern Miss are set to meet in the New Orleans Bowl on Tuesday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. With bowl season in full swing, roster availability once again plays a key role as both teams prepare for their postseason matchup.
As is often the case in non-College Football Playoff games, opt-outs and transfer portal decisions are worth monitoring closely. While this matchup has not been heavily impacted, there are a small number of confirmed absences worth noting ahead of kickoff.
Which Players Are Opting Out or Injured Ahead of the New Orleans Bowl?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Dylan Flowers (CB) – Transfer Portal
- La’Vell Wright (RB) – Transfer Portal
Western Kentucky enters the New Orleans Bowl with minimal roster disruption. Both confirmed absences are tied to transfer portal decisions rather than injuries, allowing the Hilltoppers to retain most of their core contributors for the postseason.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
No opt-outs have been reported for Southern Miss as of kickoff. The Golden Eagles are expected to be close to full strength, with no confirmed transfer-related absences or major injury concerns disclosed.
How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl
The New Orleans Bowl between Western Kentucky and Southern Miss will air nationally on ESPN, giving fans a prime-time window into the postseason matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET, with the game taking place at Caesars Superdome.
ESPN’s television broadcast will feature Courtney Lyle on play-by-play duties, with Rene Ingoglia serving as the game analyst. Ian Fitzsimmons will report from the sidelines, providing updates throughout the contest as both teams navigate their bowl game rotations and in-game adjustments.
Viewers looking to stream the matchup, which is a more flexible way to watch the game from anywhere, can do so through the ESPN app or ESPN’s website by logging in with a valid subscription.
In addition to the national television broadcast, radio coverage will be available via ESPN Radio, along with local radio broadcasts from both Western Kentucky and Southern Miss for fans following the game regionally. Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf will be providing updates on the radio.
Western Kentucky is a 1.5-point betting favorite among fans as per Sportsbook Review. Although both teams have been on losing streaks, Southern Miss’s three-game losing streak seems to be affecting their odds, despite having a more complete roster.
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