Louisiana vs South Alabama Prediction
I’m on South Alabama and the points here. I just don’t think that the Jaguars are not this many points worse than Louisiana here. The Cajuns have been decent in spots, but South Alabama’s had a lot of success in spots this season and I look for the Jaguars to be live here. Give me South Alabama and the points.
South Alabama Jaguars Recap
The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game looking to bounce back from their 35-20 loss at the hands of LA Tech last time out to sit at 4-4 this season. After this game, South Alabama will head home for a game against Troy. Jared Hollins has thrown for 1,195 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions while completing 52.6% of his passes to lead the South Alabama passing attack, backed by 82 completions on 156 attempts, with Bishop Davenport providing supplemental support via 450 passing yards and 3 scores on 40 completions. The Jaguars’ ground game is spearheaded by Keenan Phillips, who rushes for 576 yards and 6 touchdowns on 107 carries, followed closely by PJ Martin with 552 yards and 7 scores on 118 carries, Trae’von Dunbar adding 295 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on 57 attempts, Jared Hollins chipping in 150 yards and 2 scores on 48 carries, and Bishop Davenport adding 73 yards and 1 score on 20 rushing attempts. Through the air, Brendan Jenkins leads the receiving corps with 451 yards and 3 touchdowns on 27 catches, while Anthony Eager adds 450 yards and 6 scores on 20 receptions, Jeremiah Jones-Thomas logs 266 yards and 1 score on 23 receptions, Micah Woods adds 142 yards on 9 receptions, and Rod Gibbs rounds out key targets with 120 yards and 2 scores on 13 catches. Defensively, Cole Blaylock anchors the South Alabama squad by logging a team-high 46 total tackles. Altogether, the Jaguars’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 11 sacks, 66 yards lost, and 22 pass deflections while also coming away with 4 total interceptions.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- The underdog has won each of the last three games between South Alabama and Louisiana.
- The underdog has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between South Alabama and Louisiana.
- South Alabama has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games.
- The road team has won the first half in four of the last five games between South Alabama and Louisiana.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Recap
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns come into this game looking to bounce back from a 35-31 loss at the hands of Southern Miss last time out to sit at 5-3 this season. After this game, Louisiana will head on the road for a game against Louisiana-Monroe. Lunch Winfield has thrown for 1,452 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions while completing 66.7% of his passes to lead the Louisiana passing attack, backed by 130 completions on 195 attempts, with Daniel Beale providing supplemental support via 90 passing yards on 7 completions. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ ground game is spearheaded by Lunch Winfield, who rushes for 470 yards and 9 touchdowns on 110 carries, followed closely by JJ Garner with 305 yards and 5 scores on 51 carries, Steven Blanco adding 243 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on 67 attempts, Anthony Reagan Jr. chipping in 240 yards and 3 scores on 58 carries, and Darrell Smith adding 156 yards and 2 scores on 30 rushing attempts. Through the air, KeDarius Wade leads the receiving corps with 279 yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 catches, while Trenton Chaney adds 204 yards and 1 score on 17 receptions, Caden Jensen logs 169 yards on 14 catches, Brock Chappell adds 153 yards on 14 receptions, and Russell Babineaux rounds out key targets with 138 yards and 1 score on 17 receptions. Defensively, Jake St. Andre anchors the Louisiana squad by logging a team-high 60 total tackles. Altogether, the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 12 sacks, 67 yards lost, and 23 pass deflections while also coming away with 6 total interceptions.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won each of its last six home games.
- South Alabama has lost 16 of its last 17 games as an underdog against teams from Louisiana.
- South Alabama has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games as a road underdog.
- Louisiana has covered the spread in three of its last four games against South Alabama.
- Louisiana has won the first quarter in each of its last five home games.
- South Alabama has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 November games as a road underdog.