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The South Alabama Jaguars and the Eastern Michigan Eagles meet for the 68 Ventures Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 23, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Eagles are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +15.5) versus the Jaguars (with an over/under of 47.5 points).
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Game Info for South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 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 | -15.5 | -109 | -111 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -756 | +520 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- So far this season, South Alabama has posted a 4-8-0 record against the spread.
- South Alabama has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 15.5 points or more this season.
- South Alabama games have gone over the point total on six of 12 occasions (50%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- South Alabama is putting up 424.9 yards per game on offense (38th in the FBS), and rank 28th on the other side of the ball, yielding 326.4 yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama is totaling 30.9 points per game offensively this season (45th in the FBS), and is allowing 21.9 points per game (36th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- South Alabama ranks 36th in pass offense (264.9 passing yards per game) and 40th in pass defense (209.7 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Offensively, South Alabama ranks 62nd in the FBS with 160 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 28th in rushing yards allowed per contest (116.8).
- Defensively, South Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 25th-best by giving up a 33.8% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 39th (43% third-down conversion rate).
- With 19 forced turnovers (36th in the FBS) against 19 turnovers committed (86th in the FBS), South Alabama (0) owns the 65th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has 2,660 pass yards for South Alabama, completing 67.8% of his passes and recording 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- La’Damian Webb has 1,007 rushing yards on 186 carries with 16 touchdowns.
- Kentrel Bullock has been handed the ball 77 times this year and racked up 380 yards (31.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Caullin Lacy’s team-leading 1,316 yards as a receiver have come on 91 catches (out of 122 targets) with seven touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has caught 49 passes for 756 yards (63 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- DaMarcus Thomas has a total of 212 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 24 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- Quentin Wilfawn, the team’s sack and tackle leader, has recorded 5.5 sacks, 10 TFL and 59 tackles.
- Jaden Voisin has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 43 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
- Eastern Michigan’s ATS record is 6-5-0 this season.
- Eastern Michigan has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 15.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Eastern Michigan’s 11 games with a set total.
Eastern Michigan Pick Insights
- Eastern Michigan’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, generating 273.6 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 71st with 382.8 total yards allowed per contest.
- Eastern Michigan has been sputtering offensively, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 20.3 points per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, giving up 24 points per contest (53rd-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan’s passing game has been struggling, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 158.6 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 205.3 passing yards per contest (34th-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 23rd-worst in rushing yards (115 per game) and 22nd-worst in rushing yards surrendered (177.5 per game).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 104th in the FBS with a 35% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 69th with a 39.3% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- With 18 forced turnovers (48th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (45th in the FBS) this season, Eastern Michigan ranks 39th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +3.
Eastern Michigan’s Best Players
- Austin Smith has racked up 1,775 yards (147.9 ypg) while completing 57.4% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 134 yards with two touchdowns.
- Samson Evans has carried the ball 142 times for 635 yards, with 12 touchdowns.
- Jaylon Jackson has collected 574 yards (on 125 carries) with two touchdowns, while also grabbing 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
- Tanner Knue has racked up 479 receiving yards on 50 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- JB Mitchell III has 35 receptions (on 63 targets) for a total of 398 yards (33.2 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Hamze Elzayat has racked up 370 reciving yards (30.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Mikah Coleman leads the team with four sacks, and also has four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Joseph Sparacio is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 77 tackles, three TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- Bennett Walker leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 13 tackles and three passes defended.
