The South Alabama Jaguars (0-1) hit the road to meet the Ohio Bobcats (0-1) at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
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When is South Alabama vs. Ohio and when does it start?
This game between the Jaguars and Bobcats is scheduled on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch South Alabama vs. Ohio
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South Alabama Stats & Insights
The Jaguars played the North Texas Mean Green in their last game, falling 52-38.
While South Alabama ranks 10th-worst in the FBS in total defense with 550.0 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the Jaguars rank 16th-best in the FBS (582.0 yards per game).
While the Jaguars rank third-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 446.0 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation on offense, as they rank fifth-best in the FBS (432.0 passing yards per game).
South Alabama ranks 76th in run offense (150.0 rushing yards per game) and 57th in run defense (104.0 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (52.0 points allowed per game), the Jaguars have played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 52nd in the FBS by averaging 38.0 points per game.
Ohio Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Bobcats lost 38-22 to the Syracuse Orange.
Ohio ranks 62nd in total yards per game (436.0), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 480.0 total yards conceded per contest.
The Bobcats rank 96th in passing yards per game (181.0), but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 354.0 passing yards conceded per contest.
Ohio’s rushing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 255.0 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 126.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 75th.
The Bobcats have been sputtering defensively, ranking 19th-worst with 38.0 points allowed per game. They have been more effective on the other side of the ball, generating 22.0 points per contest (101st-ranked).
South Alabama Key Players to Watch
Gio Lopez leads South Alabama with 432 passing yards (432.0 ypg) on 26-of-49 passing with three touchdowns and zero interceptions this season. He also has 62 rushing yards (62.0 ypg) on 13 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
This season Da’Marion Bothwell has taken six carries for 30 yards (30.0 per game) and one touchdown, while also catching one pass for 28 yards (28.0 per game).
Jamaal Pritchett’s team-high 197 receiving yards (197.0 yards per game) have come on 10 receptions with one touchdown.
Jeremiah Webb has collected 63 receiving yards (63.0 yards per game), reeling in three passes this year.
Devin Voisin’s five catches are good enough for 60 yards (60.0 ypg).
Ohio Key Players to Watch
Parker Navarro has thrown for 181 yards (181.0 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 60% of his passes and one interception this season. He’s also run for 33 yards (33.0 ypg) on 16 carries.
The team’s top rusher, Anthony Tyus III, has carried the ball 16 times for 203 yards (203.0 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
Coleman Owen’s 137 receiving yards (137.0 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 10 receptions.
Chase Hendricks has totaled 27 receiving yards (27.0 yards per game), hauling in three passes this year.
Rickey Hunt’s one catch is good enough for 6 yards (6.0 ypg).
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