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Caullin Lacy will lead the South Alabama Jaguars (2-1) into their battle against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET.
The Chippewas are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +15) against the Jaguars (with an over/under of 49.5 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 | -15 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -108 | -112 | -672 | +477 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama has covered the spread once in three games this season.
- South Alabama is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 15 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
- South Alabama ranks 71st in total offense (389.7 yards per game) and 68th in total defense (352 yards allowed per game) this season.
- From an offensive standpoint, South Alabama ranks 74th in the FBS with 28.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 50th in points allowed (352 points allowed per contest).
- South Alabama is averaging 201 passing yards per game offensively this season (94th in the FBS), and is allowing 252.7 passing yards per game (99th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- South Alabama ranks 38th in run offense (188.7 rushing yards per game) and 37th in run defense (99.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- South Alabama ranks 67th in third-down defense this year (38.2% third-down percentage allowed), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with a 51.3% third-down percentage.
- With seven forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (98th in the FBS), South Alabama (+1) owns the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has 600 yards passing for South Alabama, completing 72.2% of his passes and tossing four touchdowns and 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 carried the ball 44 times for 190 yards (63.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- Lacy’s leads his squad with 303 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 catches (out of 24 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has hauled in eight receptions totaling 99 yards so far this campaign.
- Devin Voisin has a total of 77 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing five throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Brock Higdon leads the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and four tackles.
- South Alabama’s top-tackler, Jaden Voisin, has seven tackles this year.
- Marquise Robinson has a team-leading one interception to go along with one pass defended.
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Central Michigan is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 15-point underdogs this year, Central Michigan is 1-0 against the spread.
- Two of Central Michigan’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Central Michigan Pick Insights
- This season has been ugly for Central Michigan on both sides of the ball, as it is posting only 305.7 total yards per game (15th-worst) and allowing 507.3 total yards per game (sixth-worst).
- Central Michigan ranks 98th in points per game (23), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 38 points allowed per contest.
- Central Michigan has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of passing this season, ranking 10th-worst in passing yards (145.7 per game) and fourth-worst in passing yards surrendered (371.3 per game).
- Central Michigan is putting up 160 rushing yards per game on offense this season (67th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 136 rushing yards per game (79th-ranked) on defense.
- Central Michigan’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with a 25.6% third-down conversion percentage. It has been better defensively, surrendering a 41% third-down rate (84th-ranked).
- 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 tossing 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 rushed 37 times for 184 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Chris Parker’s 142 receiving yards (47.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has five catches on six targets with one touchdown.
- Tyson Davis has put up a 92-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught five passes on nine targets.
- Jesse Prewitt III’s four targets have resulted in three receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown.
- Jacques Bristol has racked up one sack to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and nine tackles.
- Central Michigan’s leading tackler, Kyle Moretti, has 16 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Elijah Rikard leads the team with one interception, while also recording seven tackles and one pass defended.
