Ohio vs South Alabama Prediction Football Picks Today 9/19/26

In this article, we will formulate a Ohio vs South Alabama Prediction for this College Football Week 3 matchup on Saturday, September 19^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

South Alabama Jaguars Preview

South Alabama has a 1-1 record and are coming off a 24-28 road loss against Tulane. They will face Kentucky and Louisiana-Monroe next. Offensively, South Alabama averages 31.5 points per game, ranking 69th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21 points per game, which is 73rd. South Alabama averages 436.5 total yards per game (225 passing and 211.5 rushing), while allowing 327.5 total yards per game (128.5 rushing and 199 passing).

Bishop Davenport leads South Alabama with 450 passing yards with 67.8% completed passes and 3 touchdowns. PJ Martin leads the team in rushing yards with 142, while Brendan Jenkins has a team-high 14 receptions for 197 receiving yards. Defensively, Cole Blaylock has a team-high 12 total tackles (7 of them solo).

Ohio Bobcats Preview

Ohio has a 1-1 record and are coming off a 29-27 home win against Jacksonville State. They will face Stonehill and Kent State next. Offensively, Ohio averages 25 points per game, ranking 95th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 38 points per game, which is 133rd. Ohio averages 282.5 total yards per game (130.5 passing and 152 rushing), while allowing 485 total yards per game (204.5 rushing and 280.5 passing).

Nick Poulos leads Ohio with 180 passing yards with 44.4% completed passes and one touchdown. Duncan Brune leads the team in rushing yards with 98, while Riley Neer has a team-high 10 receptions for 142 receiving yards. Defensively, Jack Fries has a team-high 19 total tackles (10 of them solo), while Isaac Ackerman leads the team with 2 sacks.

Ohio Bobcats @ South Alabama Jaguars Betting Trends: Week 3

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

• The home team has won each of South Alabama’s last four games.
• Ohio has lost each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
• Ohio has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games.
• South Alabama has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
• The home team has won the first quarter in four of South Alabama’s last five games.
• Ohio has lost the first half in each of its last 10 September games as a road underdog.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• The underdog has won four of South Alabama’s last five games at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
• South Alabama has lost four of its last five games as a favorite in Alabama.
• The underdog has covered the spread in six of South Alabama’s last seven games at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
• South Alabama has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite in Alabama.
• South Alabama has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
• The underdog has won the first quarter in four of South Alabama’s last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Ohio’s last nine games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of South Alabama’s last seven games against non-conference opponents at Hancock Whitney Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

South Alabama Jaguars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, PJ Martin ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, DJ Hamilton ranks T5th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (142) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Alabama ranks 1st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (38:55).
• South Alabama ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (1.5).
• One of Ohio’s two games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• Ohio ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).

Ohio vs South Alabama Prediction

In this Ohio vs South Alabama Prediction, South Alabama is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games with South Alabama coming off a road loss, but they have won their only home game and have better numbers both offensively and defensively. On the flip side, Ohio lost its only road game by 21-49 and have a bottom-6 defense in the entire country, so I don’t trust them to keep this one close on the road. Take South Alabama and lay the -6.5 in this one.