Injuries Factor High as South Alabama and Louisiana-Monroe Face Off in Sun Belt Matchup

Game outlook

This Saturday's Sun Belt Conference matchup in Monroe, Louisiana features the 2-3 South Alabama Jaguars and the 2-2 Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. South Alabama is looking to end a two-game losing streak, and the Warhawks are attempting to rebound from a 41-40 Sun Belt conference opener loss to Appalachian State. Injuries will prove pivotal in this matchup, as South Alabama will be without running back Braylon McReynolds and wide receiver Devin Voisin, and Louisiana-Monroe will be without quarterback Hunter Herring.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/7/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: JPS Field at James L. Malone Stadium Stadium Jaguars vs Warhawks Betting Odds Moneyline: Jaguars -395 | Warhawks +310

Spread: Jaguars -10.5 (-110) | Warhawks +10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 50.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 80%.

South Alabama Jaguars

South Alabama is currently ranked 48th in the nation for power rankings with the team holding a record of 2-3 (1-4 ATS). On offense, they average 28.75 points per game and are ranked 69th in the nation. Carter Bradley, the quarterback, has 1,153 yards passing with eight touchdowns and five interceptions, and been sacked 14 times, while La'Damian Webb is the leading rusher with 376 yards and seven touchdowns. Caullin Lacy has 32 receptions for 567 yards and five touchdowns.

On defense, South Alabama averages an allowance of 23.75 points per game and is ranked 67th in the nation. The Jaguars are allowing an average of 357.6 yards per game which includes 111.8 yards rushing and 245.8 yards passing. Linebacker James Miller is the team leader in tackles with 31, while two players each have 2.0 quarterback sacks to lead the team with a total of 11. The team also has three interceptions.