South Alabama (0-2) vs Northwestern State (0-1)
Game Info: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Hancock Whitney Stadium)
Betting Odds: South Alabama -35.5 / Northwestern State +35.5 --- Over/Under: 60.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Northwestern State Demons and South Alabama Jaguars meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Here’s a Northwestern State vs South Alabama Prediction. This article will include a Northwestern State vs South Alabama Pick.
Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview
The Northwestern State Demons lost to Tulsa and Prairie View A&M, and they play Weber State next. Northwestern State hasn’t won a game since November 2022. JT Fayard is completing 37.8 percent of his passes for 232 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Myles Kitt-Denton and Twon Hines have combined for 156 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Amaaz Eugene has 3 receptions.
The Northwestern State Demons ground game is averaging 106 yards per contest, and Kenneth Lacy leads the way with 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Northwestern State is allowing 49.5 points and 543 yards per game. Blake Gotcher leads Northwestern State with 34 tackles, Emanuel Brown has 1 interception and Cadillac Rhone has 1 interception.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars lost to North Texas, and Ohio and play App State next. South Alabama has lost 5 of its last 7 regular season games. Gio Lopez is completing 53.1 percent of his passes for 432 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett and Devin Voisin have combined for 401 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Webb has 4 receptions.
The South Alabama Jaguars ground game is averaging 129.5 yards per contest, and Fluff Bothwell leads the way with 100 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, South Alabama is allowing 39.5 points and 477 yards per game. Blayne Myrick leads South Alabama with 22 tackles, Tyler Thomas has 1 sack and Amarion Fortenberry has 1 pass deflection.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- South Alabama has won each of its last nine home games against non-FBS teams.
Total Points Facts
- Three of South Alabama's last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Northwestern State vs South Alabama Prediction
The Northwestern State Demons are obviously not a good team, as they're a low-level FCS program and haven't shown much fight defensively. The South Alabama Jaguars should win this game comfortably. However, South Alabama also has been underwhelming through two games, and it's failed to cover 6 of its last 8 games. South Alabama is 0-2 SU this season despite being favored in both games. This is the biggest favorite South Alabama has been since a 2017 meeting against Alabama A&M. I'm not laying this many points with the Jaguars. Give me Northwestern State and the boatload of points.
Randy’s Pick Northwestern State +35.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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