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One of the top wide receivers in college football will be on display when Caullin Lacy and the South Alabama Jaguars (2-1) host the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Jaguars are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -16.5) versus the Chippewas. The over/under for this game is 47.5 points.
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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 | -16.5 | -110 | -110 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -718 | +498 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- South Alabama is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 16.5 points or more this season.
- South Alabama has combined with its opponent to go over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- Offensively, South Alabama ranks 71st in the FBS with 389.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 68th in total defense (352 yards allowed per contest).
- South Alabama is averaging 28.3 points per game offensively this year (74th in the FBS), and is surrendering 20.3 points per game (50th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, 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).
- On offense, South Alabama ranks 38th in the FBS with 188.7 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 37th in rushing yards allowed per contest (99.3).
- South Alabama ranks 67th in third-down defense this year (38.2% third-down percentage allowed), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with a 51.3% third-down percentage.
- South Alabama owns the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing seven turnovers (10th in the FBS) while turning it over six times (98th in the FBS).
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has racked up 600 yards (200 ypg) on 52-of-72 passing with four touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, La’Damian Webb, has carried the ball 34 times for 272 yards (90.7 per game), scoring four times.
- Kentrel Bullock has racked up 190 yards on 44 attempts, scoring one time.
- Lacy’s team-leading 303 yards as a receiver have come on 20 receptions (out of 24 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has put up a 99-yard season so far, hauling in eight passes on 13 targets.
- Devin Voisin has a total of 77 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing five throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Brock Higdon has two sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and four tackles.
- Jaden Voisin, South Alabama’s top tackler, has seven tackles this year.
- Marquise Robinson has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Central Michigan is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Central Michigan is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs.
- Central Michigan hase gone over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Central Michigan Pick Insights
- Central Michigan has plenty 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 on defense, ranking 10th-worst with 38 points given up per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, regstering 23 points per contest (98th-ranked).
- Central Michigan has plenty of room to improve in the passing game, as it ranks 10th-worst in passing yards per game (145.7) this season and fourth-worst in passing yards allowed per game (371.3).
- From an offensive angle, Central Michigan is compiling 160 rushing yards per game (67th-ranked). It ranks 79th in the FBS on defense (136 rushing yards given up per game).
- Central Michigan ranks fifth-worst in third-down conversion rate (25.6%), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS with a 41% third-down rate allowed.
- At -1, Central Michigan has the 75th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS).
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 carried the ball 37 times for 184 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Chris Parker has registered five catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 142 (47.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted six times and has one touchdown.
- Tyson Davis has collected 92 receiving yards (30.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on five receptions.
- Jesse Prewitt III’s four targets have resulted in three receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown.
- Maurice White paces the team with one sack, and also has one TFL and three 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.
