Georgia Southern Eagles at South Alabama Jaguars
Saturday, November 2nd 2024 (7:30 PM EDT)
South Alabama -5.5 (60.0) (-192) Open: -5.5
Georgia Southern 34 - South Alabama: 30 (Sun Belt)
Eagles (8 - 5) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach Clay Helton (12 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 28 (25 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Coach Clay Helton (12 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 28 (25 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
GASO 2nd straight Road Game
USA 3rd straight Home Game
GASO is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: South Alabama -7.5 (SP+ USA -5)
Projected Score: GASO: 27 - USA: 34 (58)
USA Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
GASO Travel: 387 miles, 1 hrs ahead
USA 3rd straight Home Game
GASO is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: South Alabama -7.5 (SP+ USA -5)
Projected Score: GASO: 27 - USA: 34 (58)
USA Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
GASO Travel: 387 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Jaguars (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Major Applewhite (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 34 - 25 (44 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
Coach Major Applewhite (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 34 - 25 (44 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 2)
| Georgia Southern's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Georgia Southern vs Boise State | +13.0 | 57.5 | L 45 - 56 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Georgia Southern at Nevada | +1.5 | 56.5 | W 20 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Georgia Southern vs South Carolina State | -27.5 | 52.5 | W 42 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Georgia Southern at Ole Miss | +35.0 | 68.5 | L 13 - 52 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Georgia Southern at Georgia State | +3.5 | 57.5 | W 38 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Georgia Southern vs Marshall | -1.0 | 58.5 | W 24 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Georgia Southern vs James Madison | +9.5 | 58.5 | W 28 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Thu 10/24 | Georgia Southern at Old Dominion | -1.0 | 52.0 | L 19 - 47 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Georgia Southern at South Alabama | +5.5 | 60.0 | W 34 - 30 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Georgia Southern vs Troy | -7.0 | 54.0 | L 20 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina | +2.0 | 59.5 | W 26 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Georgia Southern vs App State | -2.5 | 60.5 | W 29 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Thu 12/19 | Georgia Southern vs Sam Houston | -3.5 | 48.0 | L 26 - 31 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Georgia Southern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| South Alabama's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | South Alabama vs North Texas | -6.0 | 61.5 | L 38 - 52 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | South Alabama at Ohio | -1.5 | 55.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | N | |
| Thu 9/12 | South Alabama vs Northwestern State | -36.5 | 60.5 | W 87 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Thu 9/19 | South Alabama at App State | +8.0 | 62.5 | W 48 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | South Alabama at LSU | +21.0 | 64.5 | L 10 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | South Alabama at Arkansas State | -2.5 | 62.5 | L 16 - 18 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/15 | South Alabama vs Troy | -10.0 | 53.0 | W 25 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | South Alabama vs UL Monroe | -7.0 | 45.0 | W 46 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | South Alabama vs Georgia Southern | -5.5 | 60.0 | L 30 - 34 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | South Alabama at Louisiana | +6.5 | 60.0 | W 24 - 22 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | South Alabama at Southern Miss | -24.0 | 54.0 | W 35 - 14 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | South Alabama vs Texas State | +2.5 | 60.5 | L 38 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/14 | South Alabama vs Western Michigan | -6.0 | 53.5 | W 30 - 23 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Predictions for South Alabama's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO | #55 (.21) | 45% (32) | 28 | 48% (21) | 3.13 (64) | 117 | 45% (40) | 302 | 3.64 (88) | #118 (.27) | 45% (107) | 27.6 | 45% (94) | 45% (115) | 4.45 (123) | 51.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| USA | #31 (.28) | 43% (57) | 34.4 | 42% (80) | 3.24 (44) | 172 | 45% (35) | 268 | 4.67 (15) | #34 (.14) | 37% (17) | 25.2 | 35% (8) | 40% (44) | 3.32 (21) | 57.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| USA | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO Offense | 13 | 28 | 25 | 45.3% | 3.64 | 2.4 | 23 | 419 | 117 | 302 | 4 | 35% | 64% | 48% | 45% | 17% | .21 |
| USA Defense | 13 | 25.2 | 27.8 | 36.6% | 3.32 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 45% | 35% | 40% | 16% | .14 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO Defense | 13 | 27.6 | 28.8 | 44.9% | 4.45 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% | 50% | 45% | 45% | 22% | .27 |
| USA Offense | 13 | 34.4 | 44 | 43% | 4.67 | 1.5 | 23 | 440 | 172 | 268 | 4.8 | 48% | 51% | 42% | 45% | 15% | .28 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | 13 | 31:06 | 23.1 | 46% | 59% | 5.8 | 51.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 | 30.8 |
| South Alabama | 13 | 30:30 | 22.6 | 43% | 63% | 6.7 | 57.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 2 | 0 | 31.4 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO Offense | 13 | 35% (130) | 48% (21) | 29 | 117.1 | 4 | 16 (89) | .23 (25) | 3.13 (64) | 78% (35) | 10% (63) | 1.05 (41) |
| USA Defense | 13 | 54% (116) | 35% (8) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (12) | 2.69 (14) | 74% (74) | 11% (33) | 0.9 (27) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO Defense | 13 | 49% (55) | 45% (94) | - | - | - | - | .25 (122) | 3.16 (85) | 72% (59) | 14% (7) | 1.13 (116) |
| USA Offense | 13 | 48% (81) | 42% (80) | 36 | 171.9 | 4.8 | 28 (25) | .18 (49) | 3.24 (44) | 74% (71) | 10% (76) | 1.18 (6) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO Offense | 13 | 64% (4) | 45% (40) | 28.9 | 44.4 | 302.2 | 6.8 | 10.5 | 26 (31) | 20 (133) | .26 (74) | 1.4 (131) | 30% (41) | 34% (35) | .41 (42) | 8% (114) | 2.1 (62) |
| USA Defense | 13 | 45% (19) | 40% (44) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (26) | .36 (109) | 1.8 (124) | 36% (12) | 27% (29) | .28 (47) | 5% (106) | 2.2 (104) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GASO Defense | 13 | 50% (81) | 45% (115) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (26) | .3 (89) | 1.5 (32) | 31% (96) | 35% (120) | .49 (127) | 9% (5) | 2.1 (81) |
| USA Offense | 13 | 51% (55) | 45% (35) | 22.4 | 32.9 | 268.2 | 8.1 | 12 | 28 (23) | 11 (68) | .41 (26) | 1.7 (34) | 34% (104) | 39% (8) | .59 (7) | 5% (27) | 2.2 (34) |
Georgia Southern's Power Ratings
Georgia Southern's Power Rating: -8.83 #96
Georgia Southern's Offense Rating: 20.12 #66
Georgia Southern's Defense Rating: 14.04 #102
2024 Talent Rating: 502.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Georgia Southern's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Georgia Southern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.7 #76
Georgia Southern's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #72
Georgia Southern's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.1 #90
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Georgia Southern's Power Rating: -8.83 #96
Georgia Southern's Offense Rating: 20.12 #66
Georgia Southern's Defense Rating: 14.04 #102
2024 Talent Rating: 502.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Georgia Southern's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Georgia Southern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.7 #76
Georgia Southern's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #72
Georgia Southern's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.1 #90
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -8.83 South Alabama: 2.08
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -1.7 South Alabama: 2.8
Georgia Southern: -8.83 South Alabama: 2.08
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Georgia Southern: -1.7 South Alabama: 2.8
South Alabama's Power Ratings
South Alabama's Power Rating: 2.08 #76
South Alabama's Offense Rating: 25.69 #16
South Alabama's Defense Rating: 10.70 #78
2024 Talent Rating: 512.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
South Alabama's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
South Alabama's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
South Alabama's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
South Alabama's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
South Alabama's Power Rating: 2.08 #76
South Alabama's Offense Rating: 25.69 #16
South Alabama's Defense Rating: 10.70 #78
2024 Talent Rating: 512.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
South Alabama's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
South Alabama's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
South Alabama's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
South Alabama's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Georgia Southern Scoring
Offense: 28 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 27.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8
Georgia Southern's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Offense: 28 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 27.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8
Georgia Southern's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
South Alabama 34
Georgia Southern 27
Projected Total Points: 58
South Alabama 34
Georgia Southern 27
Projected Total Points: 58
South Alabama Scoring
Offense: 34.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 44
Defense: 25.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8
South Alabama's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 34.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 44
Defense: 25.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8
South Alabama's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/02 | South Alabama | 30 | Georgia Southern | 34 | Georgia Southern | South Alabama -5.5 | Georgia Southern | 60.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 11/05 | Georgia Southern | 31 | South Alabama | 38 | South Alabama | South Alabama -3.5 | South Alabama | 60.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/14 | South Alabama | 41 | Georgia Southern | 14 | South Alabama | South Alabama -2.5 | South Alabama | 49.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 10/29 | Georgia Southern | 24 | South Alabama | 17 | Georgia Southern | Georgia Southern -7.0 | Push | 0 | |
| 2019 | 10/03 | South Alabama | 17 | Georgia Southern | 20 | Georgia Southern | Georgia Southern -10 | South Alabama | 45.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/06 | Georgia Southern | 48 | South Alabama | 13 | Georgia Southern | Georgia Southern -13 | Georgia Southern | 56.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 11/18 | Georgia Southern | 52 | South Alabama | 0 | Georgia Southern | South Alabama -6 | Georgia Southern | 44.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 09/10 | South Alabama | 9 | Georgia Southern | 24 | Georgia Southern | Georgia Southern -11.5 | Georgia Southern | 57.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/28 | Georgia Southern | 55 | South Alabama | 17 | Georgia Southern | Georgia Southern -21 | Georgia Southern | 56.0 | Over |
| 2014 | 09/20 | South Alabama | 6 | Georgia Southern | 28 | Georgia Southern | South Alabama -2.5 | Georgia Southern | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 2 | 3 | 6 Overs |
| Georgia Southern | 8 | 6 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 5 - 5 | 5 - 4 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 5 - 5 | 4 - 5 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
(#96) Georgia Southern Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -8.83 #96
Offense Rating: 20.12 #66
Defense Rating: 14.04 #102
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.7 #76
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #72
Defense SP+ Rating: 30.1 #90
Talent Rating: 502.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.57 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.81 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Georgia Southern Notes
(11/25) French torced CC, Rgame awful, Def 3 INTs in W
(11/18) Bad L vs Troy, Rgame awful, Pass D awful
(11/3) Big W (S. Al), Outgained (100+) but forced 2 TOs
(10/24) Killed by ODU, gave up 500+ yds, 250+ rushing
(10/20) Rgame 190 (4.8 ypc), Def great in JMU upset
(10/18) QB French (concussion) cleared for JMU game
(10/13) Rgame bad vs Marshall, 21 pt 4Q comeback W
(9/28) Rgame 261 (5.4), French good vs Ga St.
(9/1) Good fight vs Boise, QB French good. Def awful
(8/17) Big year for Helton, need progress
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -8.83 #96
Offense Rating: 20.12 #66
Defense Rating: 14.04 #102
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.7 #76
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #72
Defense SP+ Rating: 30.1 #90
Talent Rating: 502.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.57 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.81 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Georgia Southern Notes
(11/25) French torced CC, Rgame awful, Def 3 INTs in W
(11/18) Bad L vs Troy, Rgame awful, Pass D awful
(11/3) Big W (S. Al), Outgained (100+) but forced 2 TOs
(10/24) Killed by ODU, gave up 500+ yds, 250+ rushing
(10/20) Rgame 190 (4.8 ypc), Def great in JMU upset
(10/18) QB French (concussion) cleared for JMU game
(10/13) Rgame bad vs Marshall, 21 pt 4Q comeback W
(9/28) Rgame 261 (5.4), French good vs Ga St.
(9/1) Good fight vs Boise, QB French good. Def awful
(8/17) Big year for Helton, need progress
Power #96
#76Off #66
#16Def #102
#78Talent #98
#93SP+ #76
#61SP+ Off #72
#47SP+ Def #90
#71Rematch from Week 10
South Alabama -5.5 (60.0)
Georgia Southern won at South Alabama this year (34-30)
Previous Matchups
Georgia Southern beat South Alabama last year (34-30)
South Alabama beat Georgia Southern in 2022 (38-31)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Hancock Whitney Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 71°
Team Information
Injuries: GASO | USA
Depth Chart: GASO | USA
Rosters: GASO | USA
(#76) South Alabama Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 2.08 #76
Offense Rating: 25.69 #16
Defense Rating: 10.70 #78
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 512.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Great Offense Success Rate of 50%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.66 PPO
Great Run Success 53%
Great Pass Success 47%
Bad OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.66 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
South Alabama Notes
(12/15) Great QB depth, backup Davenport can run/throw
(11/29) Def torched, gave up 3 TOs, OG'd by 160 by T St
(11/25) Rgame good, Lopez 3 TD over awful So Miss
(11/18) Huge W @ ULL, QB good, Def barely held on
(11/3) 450+ yds but 2 TOs cost badly in GaSo loss
(10/27) Rgame great (ULM), 358 yds, 7.8 ypc. Run D bad
(10/16) Avg 17 ppg last 3 games, stopped Troy, NBD
(10/4) Off great, Def v bad. High totals keep going under
(9/19) QB Lopez dynamic, FR RB Bothwell is a weapon
(9/8) QB Lopez (toe) DNP in L at Ohio
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 2.08 #76
Offense Rating: 25.69 #16
Defense Rating: 10.70 #78
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 512.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Great Offense Success Rate of 50%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.66 PPO
Great Run Success 53%
Great Pass Success 47%
Bad OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.66 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
South Alabama Notes
(12/15) Great QB depth, backup Davenport can run/throw
(11/29) Def torched, gave up 3 TOs, OG'd by 160 by T St
(11/25) Rgame good, Lopez 3 TD over awful So Miss
(11/18) Huge W @ ULL, QB good, Def barely held on
(11/3) 450+ yds but 2 TOs cost badly in GaSo loss
(10/27) Rgame great (ULM), 358 yds, 7.8 ypc. Run D bad
(10/16) Avg 17 ppg last 3 games, stopped Troy, NBD
(10/4) Off great, Def v bad. High totals keep going under
(9/19) QB Lopez dynamic, FR RB Bothwell is a weapon
(9/8) QB Lopez (toe) DNP in L at Ohio
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French | 269 | 410 | 66% | 2831 | 17 | 11 | 6.9 |
| Dexter Williams II (Tr) | 19 | 30 | 63% | 248 | 3 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OJ Arnold | 62 | 315 | 3 | 5.1 | 32 |
| JC French | 118 | 238 | 2 | 2.0 | 19 |
| David Mbadinga | 58 | 229 | 3 | 3.9 | 29 |
| Dexter Williams II (Tr) | 12 | 45 | 1 | 3.8 | 20 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Dallas | 46 | 614 | 6 | 13.3 | 59 |
| Dalen Cobb | 52 | 599 | 4 | 11.5 | 55 |
| LV Bunkley-Shelton (Tr) | 30 | 322 | 0 | 10.7 | 34 |
| Tyler Fromm (Tr) | 25 | 249 | 2 | 10.0 | 30 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marques Watson-Trent | 118 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Jusfin Meyers | 61 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chance Gamble (Tr) | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Davon Hicks (Tr) | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Rhodes | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Elhadj Fall | 20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Marc Stampley II | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Marques Watson-Trent | 118 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Gamble (Tr) | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Marc Stampley II | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Tracy Hill Jr. | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Lopez | 205 | 311 | 66% | 2557 | 18 | 5 | 8.2 |
| Bishop Davenport | 48 | 79 | 61% | 604 | 3 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluff Bothwell | 112 | 834 | 13 | 7.4 | 59 |
| Kentrel Bullock | 152 | 832 | 7 | 5.5 | 59 |
| Giovanni Lopez | 82 | 465 | 7 | 5.7 | 50 |
| Bishop Davenport | 37 | 161 | 1 | 4.4 | 50 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Voisin | 34 | 407 | 0 | 12.0 | 28 |
| Kentrel Bullock | 15 | 153 | 1 | 10.2 | 28 |
| Anthony Eager | 10 | 133 | 2 | 13.3 | 38 |
| Fluff Bothwell | 12 | 90 | 0 | 7.5 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blayne Myrick | 101 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Darius McKenzie (Tr) | 72 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Jordan Scruggs | 70 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wesley Miller | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney McBride | 39 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Parker Shattuck | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Thomas | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Norman | 25 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarion Fortenberry | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Wesley Miller | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Darius McKenzie (Tr) | 72 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |