In this article, we will formulate a Tulane vs South Alabama Prediction for this College Football Week 2 game on Saturday, September 6th at the Hancock Whitney Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
South Alabama Jaguars Preview
The Jaguars are coming off a 10-17 home defeat by LSU in their season opener. South Alabama outgained their opponents by 367-340 yards. They had 13/15 completed passes, 174 passing yards, 193 rushing yards, with turnovers being 1-1. The Jaguars went 2-8 in third down efficiency and had 8-50 penalties.
Bishop Davenport had 12/14 passes, a team-high 174 passing yards. Kentrel Bullock added a team-high 23 rushing yards, while Devin Voisin caught 6 passes for 71 yards. Defensively, Ty Goodwill had 10 total tackles, while Caleb Dozier had three sacks. South Alabama had no interceptions.
Tulane Green Wave Preview
The Green Wave are coming off a 38-20 home victory over Nicholls in their season opener. Tulane outgained their opponents by 421-237 yards. They had 18/32 completed passes, 152 passing yards, 269 rushing yards, with turnovers being 0-4. The Green Wave went 6-15 in third down efficiency and had 5-55 penalties.
Jake Retzlaff had 18/32 passes, a team-high 152 passing yards. Maurice Turner added a team-high 14 rushing yards, while Omari Hayes caught 3 passes for 50 yards. Defensively, Jack Tchienchou had 13 total tackles, while Santana Hopper had three sacks. Kevin Adams III had one interception.
Tulane vs South Alabama Prediction
Tulane is 2-1 in their three meetings against South Alabama, having won their only meeting in South Alabama by 27-24. In their most recent meeting in 2023, Tulane won 37-17 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. Over is 2-1 in their three meetings.
In this Tulane vs South Alabama Prediction, Tulane is coming in as -10-point road favorites, with the total set at 50.5 points. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, but the opposition was on a completely different level. South Alabama was just 3-3 at home last season and 5-7 against the spread, while Tulane was 5-3 on the road and a strong 7-5 against the spread. I like the value with the road team in this matchup, so take the Tulane Green Wave and lay the points on the road.