Georgia Southern Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Jaguars (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-3) are traveling to Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024 where they will take on the South Alabama Jaguars (4-4). South Alabama opens this contest as 6.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 60.

The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles played the Old Dominion Monarchs and ended up losing by a score of 47-19. When it came to stopping the run, the Eagles gave up 256 yds on 41 attempts, which is an average of 6.2 yards per run allowed. Georgia Southern allowed 20 completions on 27 tries for a total of 304 yards, and a completion percentage of 74.1%. For the game, they ran 60 plays which gave them 416 yards. The Georgia Southern Eagles ended up running the ball 24 times and compiled 113 yards, which is an average of 4.7 yards per tote.

The Eagles have earned 3,033 total yards over the course of this season. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Georgia Southern has compiled 15 touchdowns via the pass and 14 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times. Georgia Southern has earned 177 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 45 penalties for 380 yds. As a team they average 127.0 yards on the ground which is 100th in college football. Concerning scoring points, the Georgia Southern Eagles have an average of 28.6 PPG.

The Eagles are ranked 107th in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 30.5 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.4 yards per rushing attempt and 185.1 rushing yards per game this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,481 rushing yards through 8 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Eagles are conceding 2,180 yds which puts them in 127th in the nation. They are conceding 272.5 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.8%. For the year, they are conceding 457.6 yards/outing ranking them 126th in Division 1. They have conceded 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 16 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Jaguars step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Jaguars took home the win by a final score of 46-17 against the UL Monroe Warhawks. South Alabama ran the football for 7.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 355 yds on 48 carries. The Jaguars finished the contest with 523 yds on 78 plays (6.7 yards per play). The Jaguars pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 45.8%, relinquishing 149 yards on 11 out of 24 through the air. South Alabama conceded 37 rushing attempts for 238 yards (6.4 yds per carry).

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Jaguars currently rank 22nd in college football holding an average of 36.3 points per game. The South Alabama Jaguars maintain an average of 455.4 yards per outing, ranking them 19th in college football. The South Alabama offense has compiled 564 yds of penalties on 63 violations, ranking them 11th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 1 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have obtained 176 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Jaguars currently have a total of 1,912 yards via the pass as well as an average of 239.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 59th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 216.4 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,731 yards overall.

South Alabama has allowed the opposition a total of 1,058 yards on the ground (132.3 yards per game) and 11 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air in addition to 268.4 yards per game, which has them ranked 118th in D-1. They have compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 11 picks over the course of the season. The Jaguars defense has been on the field for 525 plays, which has them sitting 76th in the country. The Jaguars are allowing 23.6 PPG, which has them 65th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 189 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles +6.0

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