Sun, Dec 24 2023
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Postseason
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🏟 Hancock Whitney Stadium
Mobile, AL
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Turf
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25,000 cap
South Alabama✈ 680 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
South Alabama
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
South Alabama entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
South Alabama wins
Solid
Game Control
58.3%
South Alabama wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
South Alabama -18.0
O/U 43.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → South Alabama
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
South Alabama 2023 Schedule
South Alabama's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | South Alabama at Tulane | +6.0L17–37 | 51.0 | L17–37 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | South Alabama vs SE Louisiana | -24.0W35–17 | 59.5 | W35–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | South Alabama at Oklahoma State | +7.0W33–7 | 49.5 | W33–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | South Alabama vs Central Michigan | -16.5L30–34 | 46.5 | L30–34 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | South Alabama at James Madison | +1.0L23–31 | 48.5 | L23–31 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | South Alabama at UL Monroe | -11.0W55–7 | 51.5 | W55–7 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/17 | South Alabama vs Southern Miss | -18.5W55–3 | 51.0 | W55–3 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | South Alabama vs Louisiana | -11.5L20–33 | 55.0 | L20–33 | U | N |
| Thu 11/2 | South Alabama at Troy | +5.5L10–28 | 44.5 | L10–28 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | South Alabama vs Arkansas State | -14.5W21–14 | 54.5 | W21–14 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | South Alabama vs Marshall | -10.5W28–0 | 44.5 | W28–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | South Alabama at Texas State | -6.5L44–52 | 57.0 | L44–52 | O | N |
| Sat 12/23 | South Alabama at Eastern Michigan | -18.0W59–10 | 43.0 | W59–10 | O | Y |
Eastern Michigan 2023 Schedule
Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/1 | Eastern Michigan vs Howard | -20.0W33–23 | 55.5 | W33–23 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Eastern Michigan at Minnesota | +19.5L6–25 | 48.0 | L6–25 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Eastern Michigan vs Massachusetts | -7.0W19–17 | 50.0 | W19–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Eastern Michigan at Jacksonville State | +6.5L0–21 | 51.0 | L0–21 | U | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan | +9.5L23–26 | 45.0 | L23–26 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Eastern Michigan vs Ball State | -2.5W24–10 | 43.5 | W24–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Eastern Michigan vs Kent State | -7.0W28–14 | 40.0 | W28–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois | +11.5L13–20 | 43.5 | L13–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan | +3.0L21–45 | 50.0 | L21–45 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Wed 11/8 | Eastern Michigan at Toledo | +19.5L23–49 | 45.5 | L23–49 | O | N |
| Tue 11/14 | Eastern Michigan vs Akron | -3.5W30–27 | 39.5 | W30–27 | O | N |
| Tue 11/21 | Eastern Michigan at Buffalo | +6.5W24–11 | 38.5 | W24–11 | U | Y |
| Sat 12/23 | Eastern Michigan vs South Alabama | +18.0L10–59 | 43.0 | L10–59 | O | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2023 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ South Alabama
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ South Alabama
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ South Alabama
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2023 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
South Alabama Edge
South Alabama +1.73
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
South Alabama Edge
South Alabama +9.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on South Alabama. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
South Alabama
Kane Wommack #1
17–11 (61%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Major Applewhite
Yr 3
#1
DC
Corey Batoon
Yr 3
#1
Eastern Michigan
Chris Creighton #1
48–62 (44%)
· Yr 10 at school
OC
Chris Creighton
Yr 3
#1
DC
Taver Johnson
Yr 1
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓