South Alabama Jaguars vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs LSU Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 65

The South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) are en route to Tiger Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will compete against the LSU Tigers (3-1). LSU opens this contest as 20.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 65.

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game with a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Jaguars faced off with the Appalachian State Mountaineers and took home the win by a score of 48-14. On the ground, the Jaguars gave up 119 yards on 28 tries, which is 4.3 yds per run allowed. South Alabama conceded 21 pass completions on 40 attempts for 266 yds, and a completion rate of 52.5%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 67 plays which gave them 472 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up running the ball 43 different times and had 318 yards, earning them an average of 7.4 yds per attempt.

The Jaguars have tallied 2,016 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to notching touchdowns, South Alabama has totaled 10 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 times. South Alabama has tallied 96 first downs offensively, and they have committed 32 infractions for 259 yards. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 236.3 yards rushing ranking them 20th in college football. In terms of getting in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 48.3 points per outing.

The Jaguars are sitting in 84th in Division 1 regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 25.8 points per contest. The opposition is running for 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 120.3 rushing yards per game this season. In total, they have given up 481 rushing yards through 4 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Jaguars have given up 1,087 yards which ranks them 122nd in Division 1. They are giving up 271.8 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.1%. During this campaign, they are allowing 392.0 yards/game ranking them 94th in the nation. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air in addition to 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. For their last game, the Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 34-17 against the UCLA Bruins. LSU allowed 22 rush attempts for 14 yards (0.6 yds per rush). The Tigers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 61.1%, relinquishing 281 yards on 22 for 36 passing. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 454 yards and they ran 72 plays (6.3 yds per play). LSU ran the ball for 3.6 yards per carry, finishing the game with 102 yds on 28 carries.

The LSU Tigers have an average of 418.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 52nd in the nation. The LSU offense has accrued 237 yards of penalties on 31 violations, which is 24th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 103.8 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 415 yards in total. They have thrown 2 interceptions while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 98 first downs. In relation to how much they score, the Tigers are sitting 44th in the nation averaging 33.5 points per game. During this campaign thus far, the Tigers have a total of 1,259 yards via the pass as well as an average of 314.8 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 13th in the nation.

LSU has surrendered a total of 476 rushing yards (119.0 yards per game) in addition to 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed the opposition 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 239.8 yards per outing, which has them ranked 96th in college football. They have 4 fumbles and 2 picks for the season. The Tigers defense has taken the field for 239 plays, which is good for 53rd in D-1. The Tigers are surrendering 24.5 points per game, which puts them 78th in D-1. This season, they have relinquished 98 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Tigers -20.5

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