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The South Alabama Jaguars and the Eastern Michigan Eagles will play in the 68 Ventures Bowl on December 23, 2023, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Jaguars are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -16) versus the Eagles. The over/under for this game is 47 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 | -16 | -109 | -111 | 47 | -109 | -111 | -789 | +537 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama has a 4-8-0 record against the spread this season.
- South Alabama has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 16 points or more this season.
- South Alabama has hit the over in six of its 12 games with a set total (50%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- South Alabama is averaging 424.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 38th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Jaguars rank 28th, giving up 326.4 yards per contest.
- South Alabama is compiling 30.9 points per game on offense (45th in the FBS), and ranks 37th on defense with 21.9 points allowed per game.
- South Alabama is putting up 264.9 passing yards per game on offense (36th in the FBS), and ranks 40th on defense with 209.7 passing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, 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).
- South Alabama owns the 39th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (43% percentage), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 25th-best with a 33.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- 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 passing yards for South Alabama, completing 67.8% of his passes and tossing 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- La’Damian Webb has 1,007 rushing yards on 186 carries with 16 touchdowns.
- Kentrel Bullock has racked up 380 yards on 77 attempts, scoring three times.
- 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 hauled in 49 receptions totaling 756 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- DaMarcus Thomas has a total of 212 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 24 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Quentin Wilfawn, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 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
- So far this season, Eastern Michigan has put together a 6-5-0 record against the spread.
- Eastern Michigan is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 16 points or more this season.
- In Eastern Michigan’s 11 games with a set total, five have hit the over (45.5%).
Eastern Michigan Pick Insights
- Eastern Michigan’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, registering 273.6 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 71st with 382.8 total yards ceded per contest.
- Eastern Michigan has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 20.3 points per game. It has been more effective on defense, giving up 24 points per contest (53rd-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan ranks 10th-worst in passing yards per game (158.6), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 34th in the FBS with 205.3 passing yards allowed per contest.
- In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for Eastern Michigan on both offense and defense, as it is putting up only 115 rushing yards per game (23rd-worst) and surrendering 177.5 rushing yards per game (21st-worst).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Eastern Michigan ranks 104th in the FBS (35% third-down conversion percentage) and 69th on defense (39.3% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 18 turnovers (49th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (45th in the FBS) this season, Eastern Michigan sports the 39th-ranked turnover margin of +3.
Eastern Michigan’s Best Players
- Austin Smith leads Eastern Michigan with 1,775 yards on 171-of-298 passing with nine touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 134 rushing yards (11.2 ypg) on 101 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Samson Evans, has carried the ball 142 times for 635 yards (52.9 per game) with 12 touchdowns.
- Jaylon Jackson has run for 574 yards across 125 carries, scoring two touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 22 catches for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
- Tanner Knue leads his squad with 479 receiving yards on 50 catches with three touchdowns.
- JB Mitchell III has caught 35 passes and compiled 398 receiving yards (33.2 per game) with one touchdown.
- Hamze Elzayat has racked up 370 reciving yards (30.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Mikah Coleman has four sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Eastern Michigan’s leading tackler, Joseph Sparacio, has 77 tackles, three TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
- Bennett Walker has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 13 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
