The South Alabama Jaguars (2-3) and the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-2) play on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Centennial Bank Stadium in a clash of Sun Belt foes.
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When is South Alabama vs. Arkansas State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Jaguars and Red Wolves will happen on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch South Alabama vs. Arkansas State
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South Alabama Stats & Insights
The Jaguars played the LSU Tigers in their last outing, falling 42-10.
South Alabama has struggled on defense, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS (448.6 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 20th-best, yielding an average of 468.8 yards per game.
Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks fourth-worst in the FBS (303.4 passing yards allowed per game), the Jaguars have put up better results on offense, ranking 44th in the FBS by putting up 258.0 passing yards per game.
Offensively, South Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS by compiling 210.8 per game. The Jaguars rank 72nd on defense (145.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Jaguars rank 100th in scoring defense this year (29.0 points allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 40.6 points per game.
Arkansas State Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Red Wolves lost 52-7 to the Iowa State Cyclones.
Arkansas State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, ceding 429.8 total yards per game, which ranks 21st-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 106th with 328.8 total yards per contest.
The Red Wolves rank 70th in the FBS with 228.0 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 48th with 195.8 passing yards ceded per game on defense.
Arkansas State has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 21st-worst in rushing yards (100.8 per game) and sixth-worst in rushing yards surrendered (234.0 per game).
The Red Wolves rank 105th in points per game (21.8), but they’ve been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 33.8 points allowed per contest.
South Alabama Key Players to Watch
Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,014 yards (202.8 ypg) to lead South Alabama, completing 64% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 204 rushing yards (40.8 ypg) on 31 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
Da’Marion Bothwell’s team-high 376 rushing yards (75.2 per game) have come on 47 carries, with six touchdowns this year.
This season Kentrel Bullock has piled up 39 carries for 260 yards (52.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
Jamaal Pritchett’s team-leading 394 receiving yards (78.8 yards per game) have come on 29 receptions with four touchdowns.
Devin Voisin has collected 207 receiving yards (41.4 yards per game), reeling in 17 passes this year.
Jeremiah Webb has hauled in 11 receptions for 186 yards (37.2 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Arkansas State Key Players to Watch
Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 780 yards (195.0 ypg) to lead Arkansas State, completing 53.9% of his passes and recording three touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 143 yards (35.8 ypg) on 44 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
This season Zak Wallace has collected 134 yards (33.5 per game) on 40 carries with two touchdowns.
Corey Rucker’s team-leading 265 receiving yards (66.3 yards per game) have come on 17 receptions with two touchdowns.
Courtney Jackson has grabbed 14 passes for 150 yards (37.5 yards per game) this year.
Reagan Ealy’s 11 catches have netted him 140 yards (35.0 ypg).
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