Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama Prediction 9/20/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 20th at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 4 matchup. 

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 1-2 (0-0) this year after they lost to East Carolina by a score of 38-0 in their last game. Coastal Carolina trailed 10-0 after the first quarter, which was the same score at the half, before allowing 28 more points in the second half in the shutout loss. The Chanticleers were out gained by a total of 497-239, went 5-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 5-1 in the game. Tad Hudson went 19-39 for 172 yards and two interceptions, while Robby Washington caught three passes for 54 yards. Ja’Vin Simpkins led the ground game with four carries for 25 yards in the game. The Coastal defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the defeat. 

Coastal Carolina opened the season with a 48-7 loss to Virginia in week one, but they did beat Charleston Southern by a score of 13-0 in week two. The Chanticleers are averaging 6.7 points per game with 158.0 passing yards and 134.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 28.7 points against per game on defense this season. MJ Morris has completed 56.9% of his passes for 265 yards and four interceptions, while Tad Hudson has completed 48.9% of his passes for 209 yards and two interceptions. Dominic Knicely has rushed 18 times for 137 yards, while Robby Washington has caught nine passes for 100 yards this season. 

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview

The South Alabama Jaguars are 1-2 (0-0) this season after they lost to Auburn by a score of 31-15 last week. South Alabama trailed 7-3 after the first quarter and 28-9 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a margin of 6-3. The Jaguars were out gained by a total of 337-310, went 7-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0. Bishop Davenport went 18-26 for 170 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Kentrel Bullock carried the ball 16 times for 57 yards. Anthony Eager caught eight passes for 55 yards in the loss. The USA defense recorded one sack and two tackles for loss. 

South Alabama started the season with a 38-21 win over Morgan State, but they lost to Tulane by a score of 33-31 in week two. The Jaguars are averaging 28.0 points per game with 191.7 passing yards and 174.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 28.3 points against per game this season. Bishop Davenport has completed 73.4% of his passes for 567 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while Devin Voisin has caught 19 passes for 266 yards and four scores. Kentrel Bullock is the leading rusher with 291 yards and three touchdowns on 63 carries. 

Why South Alabama will beat Coastal Carolina

South Alabama has won nine of its last 10 September games as a favorite.
Coastal Carolina has lost three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
South Alabama has covered the spread in each of its last three September games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Eight of South Alabama’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams at Hancock Whitney Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of Coastal Carolina’s last eight games in Alabama have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

South Alabama ranks T123rd among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.3).
South Alabama ranks T118th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (19.7).
Coastal Carolina ranks T135th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (1.0).
Coastal Carolina is one of three FBS teams to score 15 points or less in every game this season.

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Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama Prediction 

South Alabama comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak, but they have to feel good about playing Tulane and Auburn tough in those two losses. The Jaguars will try to maintain that momentum in this contest to start conference play with a win. Coastal Carolina has been outscored 86-7 against FBS opponents this year and both of their quarterbacks have not been very good. Take South Alabama to blow this game open in the second half for the big win.