South Alabama and Eastern Michigan Strive for Bowl Eligibility in High-Stakes Game
They come into the game 6-6, boasting a two-game winning streak and a 4-4 record in Sun Belt Conference play. Eastern Michigan enters this game as underdogs, coming off two
Game outlook
They come into the game 6-6, boasting a two-game winning streak and a 4-4 record in Sun Belt Conference play. Eastern Michigan enters this game as underdogs, coming off two straight wins to make it to bowl eligibility with a 6-6 record and 4-4 record in MAC play. South Alabama enjoys the home field advantage playing in their own stadium, making their advantage even greater. The total for the game is set at 46.5, showing that both sides are expected to have equal production.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jaguars -750 | Eagles +525
Spread: Jaguars -16 (-110) | Eagles +16 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 88%.
South Alabama Jaguars
In order to be successful in their upcoming bowl game, South Alabama needs to play better defense than they did in their last game, which resulted in a loss to North Texas (52-44). Injuries to leading QB Carter Bradley and top RBs La'Damian Webb and Kentrel Bullock are questions moving forward. Desmond Trotter may need to start in place of Bradley, and Eastern Michigan's defense has given up an average of 24 points, allowing both passing and rushing yardage.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Analysis
The Eagles defense had an impressive performance in their last game and will have to be a major factor in their bowl game. The EMU offense is led by Austin Smith, Samson Evans and Jaylon Jackson and is ranked #124 for passing yards per game and #111 for rushing yards per game. The South Alabama defense ranks #37 for points per game, #27 for pass defense and #28 for rushing defense.