South Alabama Jaguars vs
Appalachian St. MountaineersPredictions & Preview

Mountaineers Look to Continue Dominance Over Jaguars in Sun Belt Conference Matchup

Week 4 of the college football season brings an exciting Sun Belt Conference matchup between the South Alabama Jaguars and the App State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, promising an intense showdown. The Jaguars are coming off a big win, while the Mountaineers secured a hard-fought victory. Appalachian St. opens as the favorite at -7, with the current line at -8. It's sure to be a thrilling game for both teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jaguars +253 | Mountaineers -305
• Spread: Jaguars +8 (-110) | Mountaineers -8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 63.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Appalachian St. will win straight-up is 75%.

South Alabama vs Appalachian St. Stats

South Alabama Jaguars

South Alabama's recent 87-10 victory over Northwestern State demonstrated the team's ability to maintain momentum and improve key areas of their game. Quarterback Gio Lopez had an impressive performance with 257 passing yards and four touchdowns. The Jaguars also excelled in their running game, averaging 10.7 yards per carry and scoring six rushing touchdowns. Defensively, South Alabama only allowed 10 points and forced four turnovers. Despite currently holding a power ranking of 14, the team is ranked 12 in offense and 108 in defense. With a record of 1-2, South Alabama will look to build on their recent success and improve as they aim to reach .500 on the season.

Appalachian St. Mountaineers Analysis

In their recent game against the East Carolina Pirates, App State secured a 21-19 victory on the road. Quarterback Joey Aguilar performed well with 424 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. However, the running game struggled, with Anderson Castle leading the team in rushing yards but failing to reach the end zone consistently. On the defensive side, App State held East Carolina to 15 first downs and performed well on third down attempts. With a current power ranking of 51, App State's offense ranks 80th, while their defense ranks 125th, averaging 29.00 and 38.00 points per game, respectively. In the last three matchups against South Alabama, App State went 2-1.

Mountaineers Continue Dominance Over Jaguars in Lopsided Matchup

The teams have met three times since 2018, with the Mountaineers dominating each matchup by a combined score of 113-17. South Alabama, on the other hand, is coming off a strong win but faces a challenging game against LSU next week. The Jaguars have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 29.7 points and 397.0 total yards per game against weaker opponents. Despite a short week of preparation following Saturday's game, App State is expected to maintain control in this matchup.

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