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La’Damian Webb will lead the South Alabama Jaguars (5-5) into their game versus the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-5) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET.
The Jaguars are double-digit favorites (currently -10.5) in their matchup against the Thundering Herd, with the over/under at 50.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Jaguars are -405 and the Thundering Herd are +313.)
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Game Info for South Alabama vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Mobile, Alabama
- Stadium: Hancock Whitney Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | -10.5 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 | -405 | +313 |
South Alabama Pick Insights
- South Alabama has a 3-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- South Alabama has a 2-4 record against the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
- South Alabama has hit the over in five of its 10 games with a set total (50%).
South Alabama Stats & Insights
- South Alabama owns the 41st-ranked offense this season (423 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best with only 323.7 yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama is putting up 29.9 points per game on offense, which ranks them 51st in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 39th, giving up 21.1 points per game.
- South Alabama is putting up 258.4 passing yards per game offensively this season (42nd in the FBS), and is surrendering 198.9 passing yards per game (31st) on defense.
- South Alabama is averaging 164.6 rushing yards per game on offense (58th in the FBS), and ranks 37th defensively with 124.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- South Alabama is averaging a 42.9% third-down percentage on offense this year (39th in the FBS), and is allowing a 33.8% third-down conversion rate (28th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- With 14 forced turnovers (60th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS), South Alabama (-2) owns the 83rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has 2,301 passing yards for South Alabama, completing 66.7% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Webb, has carried the ball 162 times for 890 yards (89 per game), scoring 15 times.
- This season, Kentrel Bullock has carried the ball 76 times for 380 yards (38 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Caullin Lacy’s team-high 1,096 yards as a receiver have come on 71 catches (out of 97 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has caught 44 passes for 650 yards (65 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Lincoln Sefcik’s 17 grabs have yielded 165 yards and one touchdown.
- Quentin Wilfawn, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed 4.5 sacks, nine TFL and 53 tackles.
- Jaden Voisin has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 38 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall has a 3-6-0 record against the spread this year.
- Marshall games have gone over the point total in five out of nine opportunities (55.6%).
Marshall Pick Insights
- From an offensive angle, Marshall is generating 360.2 total yards per game (87th-ranked). It ranks 74th in the FBS defensively (382 total yards given up per game).
- Marshall is posting 24.4 points per game on offense this season (85th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 28.9 points per contest (97th-ranked) on defense.
- Marshall is generating 230.9 passing yards per contest on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 216.3 passing yards per game (51st-ranked) on defense.
- With 129.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Marshall ranks 98th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 97th, allowing 165.7 rushing yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Marshall is bottom-25 on third down, posting a 30.5% third-down conversion rate (10th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on defense, surrendering a 30.8% third-down rate (17th-best).
- Marshall sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, second-worst at -12.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has 1,948 passing yards, or 194.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 64.8% of his passes and has recorded eight touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 17.6 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- Rasheen Ali has carried the ball 173 times for 932 yards, with 14 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 22 catches for 164 yards and one touchdown.
- Ethan Payne has collected 183 yards (on 50 attempts).
- DeMarcus Harris has totaled 21 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 362 (36.2 yards per game). He’s been targeted 28 times and has one touchdown.
- Caleb Coombs has 33 receptions (on 43 targets) for a total of 287 yards (28.7 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Darryle Simmons has racked up 239 reciving yards (23.9 ypg) this season.
- Sam Burton has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 30 tackles.
- J.J. Roberts, Marshall’s top tackler, has 61 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this year.
- Micah Abraham has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 22 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
