South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 12/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+14)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) are headed to Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday, December 23, 2023 where they will compete against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6) in the 68 Ventures Bowl. South Alabama is 14-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 48.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars head into this game 6-6 for this season. In their last game, the Jaguars took on the Texas State Bobcats and took a loss by a final of 52-44. Desmond Trotter finished 18/21 with 216 yds through the air and 4 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 225.4 and finished the contest with 1 interception. Braylon McReynolds led the offense in rushing for the Jaguars with 19 attempts for 79 yards (4.2 yards per carry). At the end of the game, they had 79 plays for 476 yds. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up rushing 34 times and accounted for 77 yards, which earned them an average of 2.3 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Jaguars gave up 111 yards on 41 tries, which is an average of 2.7 yds per rush allowed. South Alabama relinquished 19 completions on 28 attempts for 368 yards, and a completion rate of 67.9%.

When talking about putting points on the board, the South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 30.9 points per outing. Offensively they have an average of 159.7 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 62nd in college football. The Jaguars have earned 5,095 total yards for the year. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, South Alabama has compiled 24 passing touchdowns and 24 rushing touchdowns. South Alabama has 265 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 82 infractions for 702 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 19 times.

In terms of passing yardage, the Jaguars have given up 2,521 yds which has them ranked 37th in D-1. They have relinquished 210.1 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.4%. During the season, they have yielded 326.8 yards/game which ranks them 28th in the country. They have granted 19 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up 3.3 yards per rush on the ground and 116.8 rushing yards per contest on the season. Overall, they have given up 1,402 rushing yards through 12 outings. The Jaguars are ranked 37th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 21.9 points per game.

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The Eagles head into this matchup 6-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Eagles took home the win by a final score of 24-11 against the Buffalo Bulls. Austin Smith (1 TD) finished the contest with 214 yds on 20/32 through the air while his QB rating was 129. He kept the ball away from the defense with no interceptions and his Y/A was 6.7. Samson Evans carried the ball 15 times for 71 yds, ending the game with 4.7 yds per attempt for Eastern Michigan. Eastern Michigan ran the ball for 4.9 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 226 yds on 46 carries. The Eagles finished the contest with 367 yards on 73 plays (5.0 yds per play). The Eagles pass defense conceded a completion rate of 42.9%, relinquishing 174 yards on 12 for 28 through the air. Eastern Michigan surrendered 30 run attempts for 163 yds (5.4 yards per rush).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Eagles are sitting 114th in the nation by scoring 20.3 points per outing. The Eastern Michigan Eagles maintain an average of 272.2 yards/contest, ranking them 131st in Division 1. The Eastern Michigan offense has accrued 745 yds of penalties on 77 infractions, which ranks 46th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 10 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 196 first downs. During the season thus far, the Eagles have compiled 1,903 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 158.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 124th in the country. They average 113.6 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,363 yards for the year.

Eastern Michigan has surrendered a total of 2,132 yards via the ground game (177.7 yards per contest) in addition to 20 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 205.2 yards/contest, which has them in 34th in the country. They have earned 11 fumbles and 7 interceptions so far this season. The Eagles defense has taken part in 827 plays, which is 81st in the country. The Eagles are allowing 24.0 points per contest, which has them sitting 53rd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 288 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +14

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