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The South Alabama Jaguars and the Eastern Michigan Eagles hit the field for the 68 Ventures Bowl. The matchup is at 7:00 PM ET on December 23, 2023, and airs on ESPN.
The Eagles are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +15.5) against the Jaguars (with an over/under of 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 | -15.5 | -110 | -110 | 47 | -109 | -111 | -758 | +518 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama is 4-8-0 ATS this season.
- South Alabama has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 15.5 points or more this season.
- Six of South Alabama’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (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 defense, yielding 326.4 yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama is compiling 30.9 points per game on offense, which ranks them 45th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 37th, surrendering 21.9 points per contest.
- South Alabama is averaging 264.9 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 36th in the FBS. The defense ranks 40th, surrendering 209.7 passing yards per contest.
- South Alabama is putting up 160 rushing yards per game offensively this year (62nd in the FBS), and is surrendering 116.8 rushing yards per game (28th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- South Alabama sports the 39th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (43% percentage), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with a 33.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 19 forced turnovers (36th in the FBS) against 19 turnovers committed (86th in the FBS), South Alabama (0) has the 65th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has recorded 2,660 yards (221.7 ypg) on 221-of-326 passing with 19 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- La’Damian Webb has carried the ball 186 times for a team-high 1,007 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 16 times as a runner.
- Kentrel Bullock has carried the ball 77 times for 380 yards (31.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Caullin Lacy’s 1,316 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 122 times and has registered 91 catches and seven touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has grabbed 49 passes while averaging 63 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- DaMarcus Thomas’ 24 receptions are good enough for 212 yards and three touchdowns.
- Quentin Wilfawn, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 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 year, Eastern Michigan has put together a 6-5-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 15.5-point underdogs this year, the Eagles are 1-1 against the spread.
- In Eastern Michigan’s 11 games with a set total, five have hit the over (45.5%).
Eastern Michigan Pick Insights
- Eastern Michigan ranks third-worst in total yards per game (273.6), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 71st in the FBS with 382.8 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Eastern Michigan’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 20.3 points per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 53rd with 24 points ceded per contest.
- Eastern Michigan’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 158.6 passing yards per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 205.3 passing yards per contest (34th-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks 23rd-worst in rushing yards per game (115) and 21st-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (177.5).
- With a 35% third-down conversion rate on offense, Eastern Michigan ranks 104th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 69th, allowing a 39.3% third-down rate.
- After forcing 18 turnovers (49th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (45th in the FBS) this season, Eastern Michigan has the 39th-ranked turnover margin of +3.
Eastern Michigan’s Best Players
- Austin Smith has put up 1,775 passing yards, or 147.9 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.4% of his passes and has thrown nine touchdowns with seven interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 11.2 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- 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 attempts, scoring two touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 22 catches for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
- Tanner Knue leads his team with 479 receiving yards on 50 receptions with three touchdowns.
- JB Mitchell III has recorded 398 receiving yards (33.2 yards per game) and one touchdown on 35 receptions.
- Hamze Elzayat’s 45 targets have resulted in 25 catches for 370 yards and two touchdowns.
- Mikah Coleman has collected four sacks to pace the team, while also picking up four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Eastern Michigan’s top-tackler, Joseph Sparacio, has 77 tackles, three TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
- Bennett Walker has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 13 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
