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South Alabama Jaguars Look to Rebound Against Arkansas State Red Wolves with Freshman Quarterback Gio Lopez Leading the Charge

Game time: October 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Centennial Bank Stadium — Jonesboro, AR

Article updated Oct 3, 6:08 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The South Alabama Jaguars are seeking a rebound win after a recent loss to LSU, with freshman quarterback Gio Lopez showing promise in their last game. The Arkansas State Red

Game outlook

The South Alabama Jaguars are seeking a rebound win after a recent loss to LSU, with freshman quarterback Gio Lopez showing promise in their last game. The Arkansas State Red Wolves aim to end their losing streak, with sophomore quarterback Jaylen Raynor struggling in their previous match. South Alabama is currently favored to win by 3.5 points according to NCAAF predictions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jaguars -165 | Red Wolves +140

Spread: Jaguars -3.5 (-110) | Red Wolves +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 62 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 62%.

South Alabama Jaguars

The South Alabama Jaguars are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to LSU, where they struggled on both offense and defense. Quarterback Gio Lopez is dealing with a toe injury but is probable for the upcoming game. The defense had a hard time stopping the LSU offense, particularly against the run. On the other hand, the offense has been performing well this season, ranking 16th in the country in scoring. With a power ranking of 46, South Alabama is ranked 9th in offense and 83rd in defense. They are currently 2-3 this season.

Arkansas State Red Wolves Analysis

The Arkansas State Red Wolves recently suffered a tough 52-7 loss against the Iowa State Cyclones, with the team struggling on both offense and defense. The offense only managed to score seven points on 182 total yards, with turnovers being a major issue. The defense allowed 52 points on 490 total yards, although they did force two interceptions. Overall, the Red Wolves rank low in both offense and defense in college football. Additionally, running back Cedric Hawkins is out with a knee injury. The team currently has a power ranking of 69 and a record of 2-2 (1-3 ATS). In their last three matchups against South Alabama, the Red Wolves have a favorable record of 2-1.

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Gio Lopez Expected to Shine Despite Toe Injury, South Alabama Jaguars Favored to Cover Spread Against Red Wolves

Gio Lopez is currently managing a toe injury, however, he is expected to be at full capacity for the upcoming game. Lopez has maintained impressive statistics this season, with 10 touchdowns and no interceptions. In contrast, Jaylen Raynor has thrown three touchdowns and five interceptions. This glaring contrast between the two players indicates a significant difference in performance levels. Additionally, the South Alabama Jaguars have consistently covered the spread in four out of their last five matchups against the Red Wolves. Therefore, it is advisable to consider the South Alabama Jaguars as the favorable choice to cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Jaguars vs Red Wolves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jaguars vs Red Wolves matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · South Alabama Jaguars-167 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · Arkansas State Red Wolves+138 → +115Moved
  • Spread · South Alabama Jaguars-3.5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Arkansas State Red Wolves+3.5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over62.5 (-110) → 62.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under62.5 (-110) → 62.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

South Alabama Jaguars
1-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Arkansas State Red Wolves
1-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-03T22:08:42.571Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The South Alabama Jaguars are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to LSU, where they struggled on both offense and defense. Quarterback Gio Lopez is dealing with a toe injury but is probable for the upcoming game. The defense had a hard time stopping the LSU offense, particularly against the run. On the other hand, the offense has been performing well this season, ranking 16th in the country in scoring. With a power ranking of 46, South Alabama is ranked 9th in offense and 83rd in defense. They are currently 2-3 this season.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves recently suffered a tough 52-7 loss against the Iowa State Cyclones, with the team struggling on both offense and defense. The offense only managed to score seven points on 182 total yards, with turnovers being a major issue. The defense allowed 52 points on 490 total yards, although they did force two interceptions. Overall, the Red Wolves rank low in both offense and defense in college football. Additionally, running back Cedric Hawkins is out with a knee injury. The team currently has a power ranking of 69 and a record of 2-2 (1-3 ATS). In their last three matchups against South Alabama, the Red Wolves have a favorable record of 2-1.

Gio Lopez is currently managing a toe injury, however, he is expected to be at full capacity for the upcoming game. Lopez has maintained impressive statistics this season, with 10 touchdowns and no interceptions. In contrast, Jaylen Raynor has thrown three touchdowns and five interceptions. This glaring contrast between the two players indicates a significant difference in performance levels. Additionally, the South Alabama Jaguars have consistently covered the spread in four out of their last five matchups against the Red Wolves. Therefore, it is advisable to consider the South Alabama Jaguars as the favorable choice to cover the spread in the upcoming game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2021-10-30Arkansas State Red Wolves 13 · South Alabama Jaguars 31
  • 2020-11-28South Alabama Jaguars 38 · Arkansas State Red Wolves 31
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated South Alabama Jaguars 18-16

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated South Alabama Jaguars 18-16 on October 5, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Arkansas State Red Wolves' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded South Alabama Jaguars -2.5 (-110) spread, Arkansas State Red Wolves covered, while the 34 combined points finished under the recorded total of 62.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • WarbuczSpread · Arkansas State Red Wolves +3.5 (-110)Win
  • PremierPicksSpread · South Alabama Jaguars -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • TgodfreyTotal · Under 62.5 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · Arkansas State Red Wolves +3.5 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Arkansas State Red Wolves -3.5 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · South Alabama Jaguars -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • JackCohenSpread · South Alabama Jaguars -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · South Alabama Jaguars -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • HitmanhartTotal · Under 62.5 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatSpread · Arkansas State Red Wolves +3 (-110)Win
  • StevedSpread · South Alabama Jaguars -3 (-110)
Loss
  • MickeytSpread · Arkansas State Red Wolves +3 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 61.5 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Spread · South Alabama Jaguars -3 (-110)Loss
  • Randy54Spread · South Alabama Jaguars -3 (-110)Loss