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Star wide receiver Caullin Lacy and the South Alabama Jaguars (2-1) meet the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET, at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
The Jaguars are very heavy favorites (currently -15) in their game versus the Chippewas, with the over/under being 49.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Jaguars are -671 and the Chippewas are +476.)
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Game Info for South Alabama vs. Central Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Mobile, Alabama
- Stadium: Hancock Whitney Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | -15 | -111 | -109 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 | -671 | +476 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- South Alabama is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 15-point favorites.
- In South Alabama’s three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- South Alabama is averaging 389.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 71st in the FBS. On defense, the Jaguars rank 68th, allowing 352 yards per contest.
- South Alabama is putting up 28.3 points per game on offense this season (74th in the FBS), and is surrendering 20.3 points per game (50th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Offensively, South Alabama ranks 94th in the FBS with 201 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 99th in passing yards allowed per contest (252.7).
- South Alabama ranks 38th in run offense (188.7 rushing yards per game) and 37th in run defense (99.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- On the offensive side of the ball, South Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by putting up a 51.3% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 67th on defense (38.2% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With seven forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (98th in the FBS), South Alabama (+1) owns the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has compiled 600 yards (200 ypg) on 52-of-72 passing with four touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- La’Damian Webb has racked up 272 yards on 34 carries while finding the end zone four times.
- Kentrel Bullock has carried the ball 44 times for 190 yards (63.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- Lacy’s team-leading 303 yards as a receiver have come on 20 receptions (out of 24 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has caught eight passes for 99 yards (33 yards per game) this year.
- Devin Voisin has a total of 77 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in five throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Brock Higdon has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and four tackles.
- Jaden Voisin, South Alabama’s leading tackler, has seven tackles this year.
- Marquise Robinson leads the team with one interception, while also collecting one pass defended.
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Central Michigan is 1-2-0 against the spread this year.
- In games it has played as at least 15-point underdogs this year, Central Michigan is 1-0 against the spread.
- Central Michigan hase hit the over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Central Michigan Pick Insights
- Central Michigan has lots of room to improve, as it ranks 15th-worst in total yards per game (305.7) and sixth-worst in total yards surrendered per game (507.3).
- Central Michigan has been struggling defensively, ranking 10th-worst with 38 points allowed per game. It has been better offensively, posting 23 points per contest (98th-ranked).
- Central Michigan has been unproductive on both offense and defense in terms of passing this season, ranking 10th-worst in passing yards (145.7 per game) and fourth-worst in passing yards allowed (371.3 per game).
- With 160 rushing yards per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 67th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 79th, allowing 136 rushing yards per contest.
- Central Michigan ranks fifth-worst in third-down conversion percentage (25.6%), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS with a 41% third-down rate allowed.
- After forcing two turnovers (107th in the FBS) and turning the ball over three times (32nd in the FBS) this season, Central Michigan owns the 75th-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Bert Emanuel Jr. has thrown for 280 yards (93.3 ypg) to lead Central Michigan, completing 50% of his passes and recording three touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 142 yards (47.3 ypg) on 38 carries with two touchdowns.
- Myles Bailey has run for 184 yards on 37 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Chris Parker paces his squad with 142 receiving yards on five receptions with one touchdown.
- Tyson Davis has recorded 92 receiving yards (30.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on five receptions.
- Jesse Prewitt III has racked up 91 reciving yards (30.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Jacques Bristol has one sack to lead the team, and also has two TFL and nine tackles.
- Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan’s tackle leader, has 16 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Elijah Rikard has a team-leading one interception to go along with seven tackles and one pass defended.
