South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) vs. LSU Tigers (3-1)
September 28, 2024 7:45 pm EDT
The Line: LSU Tigers -21.5; Over/Under: +65
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In this article, we will formulate a LSU vs South Alabama prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 28th, at Kyle Field. Let’s take a look at a LSU Tigers vs South Alabama Jaguars pick.
LSU Has Confidence
LSU has confidence heading into this game. After losing their first game of the season against USC they have bounced back in a big way knocking off Nicholls, South Carolina, and UCLA in the last game. Against South Carolina two games ago it took a big comeback, but they were able to secure the 36-33 victory. Against UCLA, they were tied at halftime, but they outscored them 17-0 in the second half to pick up the win. Garrett Nussmeier had a strong game, completing 32 of his 44 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns. Mason Taylor also had a strong game through the air catching eight passes for 77 yards.
LSU on the season is averaging 33.5 points while their defense is giving up 24.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 43rd in the league while the defense is ranked 78th in all of college football.
Why LSU Will Beat South Alabama
- LSU has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Tiger Stadium.
- South Alabama has lost each of its last six games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- South Alabama has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three road games against AP-ranked teams.
- LSU has covered the spread in 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Tiger Stadium.
South Alabama Looks for Third Straight Win
South Alabama lost their first two games of the season, but they have really turned it around, and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Appalachian State, South Alabama scored 48 points, and they ended up cruising to the victory. App State had no answer for Gio Lopez under center. He completed 16 of his 24 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 107 times for 105 yards and a touchdown. Fluff Bothwell also finished with 14 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns in this game.
South Alabama is going to need the offense to put on a show here. South Alabama on the season is averaging 48.3 points while their defense is giving up 25.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is 84th.
LSU vs South Alabama Prediction
South Alabama is going to find a way to keep this game competitive. Gio Lopez is good under center for South Alabama and this LSU defense is a problem. Lopez is going to have no issue leading South Alabama to the offensive success. LSU should probably still come away with a victory, but South Alabama is going to be competitive here. Back South Alabama to cover the spread here.
