South Alabama Jaguars vs UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, 10/7/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Warhawks (+12)

Total/Over-Under: 52

Malone Stadium is the location where the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-2) will meet the South Alabama Jaguars (2-3) on Saturday, October 7, 2023. UL Monroe is 12-point dogs. The total is set at 52.

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game with a record of 2-3 this year. In their last game, the Jaguars took on the James Madison Dukes and took a loss by a final of 31-23. La'Damian Webb was the leader on the ground for the Jaguars with 12 totes for 36 yards (3.0 yards per carry). Carter Bradley went 28/50 with 299 yards passing and 2 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 111.4 and ended the game with 2 picks. Against the run, the Jaguars gave up 136 yards on 44 tries, which averages out to 3.1 yards per run allowed. South Alabama conceded 12 completions on 22 attempts for a total of 241 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. For the game, they had 74 plays for 326 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ran the ball 24 different times and recorded 27 yards, which is an average of 1.1 yards per carry.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 27.6 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 148.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 76th in college football. The Jaguars have earned 1,900 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, South Alabama has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns via the ground. South Alabama has accrued 98 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 31 infractions for 279 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Jaguars are allowing 1,229 yds which has them sitting in 100th in college football. They have conceded 245.8 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 62.6%. For the season, they have allowed 357.6 yards/contest which has them sitting 57th in college football. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 3.2 yards per running attempt and 111.8 rushing yards per contest on the season. In total, they have allowed 559 rushing yards through 5 games. The Jaguars sit in 71st in the country concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 25.2 PPG.

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The Warhawks head into this matchup 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Warhawks took a defeat with a final score of 41-40 against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Jiya Wright ran the football 17 times for 74 yds, ending the game with 4.4 yards per attempt for UL Monroe. Jiya Wright (4 TDs) ended the game with 268 yards on 18/27 passing while his QB rating was 191.5. He had 1 interception and his average yards per attempt was 9.9. UL Monroe relinquished 37 rushing attempts for 201 yds (5.4 yds per rush). The Warhawks pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 69.2%, relinquishing 335 yds on 27 out of 39 passing. The Warhawks finished the game with 471 yds and they ran 67 plays (7.0 yds per play). UL Monroe ran for 5.1 yards per tote, finishing the game with 203 yds on 40 carries.

The UL Monroe Warhawks maintain an average of 343.8 yards/outing, ranking them 100th in the country. The UL Monroe offense has totaled 177 yds of penalties on 19 infractions, ranking them 122nd in the country in terms of hurting your team. They average 205.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 822 yards for this year. They have given away 3 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have earned 64 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Warhawks are sitting 112th in college football by tallying 21.0 points per outing. For the season to this point, the Warhawks have compiled 553 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 138.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 128th in D-1.

UL Monroe has conceded a total of 652 rushing yards (163.0 yards/game) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 257.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 108th in college football. They have totaled 5 fumbles and 6 interceptions so far this year. The Warhawks defense has participated in 273 plays, which is 15th in Division 1. The Warhawks are surrendering 28.8 PPG, which has them ranked 94th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have given up 115 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Jaguars -12

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