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Tennessee vs South Alabama 11/20/21 College Football Picks and Predictions

South Alabama Jaguars (5-5) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (5-5)
November 20, 2021 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee Volunteers -27 / South Alabama Jaguars +27; Over/Under: -63
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The Tennessee Volunteers and South Alabama Jaguars clash Saturday night in week 12 college football action at Neyland Stadium. The South Alabama Jaguars need a win after losing three of their last four games. The Tennessee Volunteers look to get a game above a .500 record.

The South Alabama Jaguars have lost four straight road games. Jake Bentley is completing 70.2 percent of his passes for 2,122 yards, 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Wayne have combined for 1,604 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Caullin Lacy has 36 receptions. The South Alabama Jaguars ground game is averaging 128.6 yards per contest, and Terrion Avery leads the way with 498 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, South Alabama is allowing 23 points and 321.8 yards per game. AJ DeShazor Jr. leads the South Alabama Jaguars with 55 tackles, CJ Rias has 3 sacks and Darrell Later Jr. has 4 interceptions.

The Tennessee Volunteers have split their last six home games. Hendon Hooker is completing 68.6 percent of his passes for 2,138 yards, 22 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Velus Jones Jr. and Cedric Tillman have combined for 1,322 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while JaVonta Payton has 15 receptions. The Tennessee Volunteers ground game is averaging 200.3 yards per contest, and Tiyon Evans leads the way with 525 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Tennessee is allowing 29.5 points and 424.9 yards per game. Jeremy Banks leads the Tennessee Volunteers with 89 tackles, Byron Young has 4.5 sacks and Jaylen McCollough has 3 interceptions.

The Jaguars are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Volunteers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November. The under is 11-5 in Jaguars last 16 road games. The over is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 games overall.

The South Alabama Jaguars have their flaws and don’t play this level of competition very often, but let’s not act like Tennessee is a world beater. The Tennessee Volunteers have been hit or miss all season long, and their defense is well below average. The Vols are ranked 97th in total defense and 88th in scoring defense. South Alabama has also been competitive against some decent teams this season. The Tennessee Volunteers should win and clinch a bowl spot, but this is a boatload of points. Give me the road dog.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +27

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