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La’Damian Webb will lead the South Alabama Jaguars (6-5) into their matchup against the Texas State Bobcats (6-5) at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Bobcats are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), against the Jaguars (with an over/under of 57 points).
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Game Info for South Alabama vs. Texas State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: San Marcos, Texas
- Stadium: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
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South Alabama | -6 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 | -238 | +192 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama has a 4-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 6-point favorites this season, South Alabama is 3-4 against the spread.
- South Alabama has hit the over in five of its 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- South Alabama has the 47th-ranked offense this year (420.3 yards per game), and has been even better defensively, ranking 18th-best with only 312.5 yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama ranks 50th in points scored this season (29.7 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 19.2 points allowed per game.
- South Alabama has the 48th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (252.7 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 25th-best with just 195.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama is totaling 167.5 rushing yards per game on offense (55th in the FBS), and ranks 27th on the other side of the ball with 117.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama sports the 38th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (42.7% percentage), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best with a 32.7% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- South Alabama has forced 17 total turnovers (45th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 17 times (81st in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 61st-ranked in college football.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has 2,477 pass yards for South Alabama, completing 67.2% of his passes and recording 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- Webb has racked up 1,007 yards on 186 carries while finding the end zone 16 times as a runner.
- Kentrel Bullock has piled up 380 yards on 77 carries, scoring three times.
- Caullin Lacy’s team-high 1,222 yards as a receiver have come on 80 catches (out of 107 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has hauled in 45 receptions totaling 675 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Lincoln Sefcik has a total of 165 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 17 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Quentin Wilfawn, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed 4.5 sacks, 9.0 TFL and 53 tackles.
- Jaden Voisin has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
Texas State Betting Insights
- Texas State is 4-6-0 against the spread this season.
- Texas State is 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this year.
- Out of Texas State’s 10 games with a set total, three have hit the over (30%).
Texas State Pick Insights
- Texas State’s offense has been excelling, racking up 462.1 total yards per game (13th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 104th by giving up 408.7 total yards per game.
- Defensively, Texas State is bottom-25, ceding 32.9 points per game (20th-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the offensive side of the ball, generating 34.5 points per contest (21st-best).
- With 263.9 passing yards per game on offense, Texas State ranks 39th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 108th, surrendering 243.5 passing yards per game.
- Texas State’s run defense ranks 94th in the FBS with 165.3 rushing yards allowed per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 18th-best by generating 198.2 rushing yards per game.
- Texas State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, ceding a 48.2% third-down conversion rate, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 27th with a 48.2% third-down rate.
- Texas State has forced 13 turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 19 times, resulting in a -6 turnover margin that is 20th-worst in the FBS.
Texas State’s Best Players
- TJ Finley has put up 2,820 passing yards, or 256.4 per game, so far this season. He has completed 68.6% of his passes and has recorded 21 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
- Ismail Mahdi has rushed for 1,112 yards on 176 carries so far this year while scoring nine times on the ground.
- Donerio Davenport has collected 426 yards (on 85 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Joey Hobert has hauled in 847 receiving yards on 71 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring eight touchdowns as a receiver.
- Ashtyn Hawkins has recorded 688 receiving yards (62.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 47 receptions.
- Kole Wilson’s 55 grabs (on 78 targets) have netted him 595 yards (54.1 ypg) and seven touchdowns.
- Ben Bell has collected 7.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 11.0 TFL and 40 tackles.
- Brian Holloway has 70 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.