South Alabama Jaguars Aim for Third-Straight Victory Over Central Michigan Chippewas
5, as they go for their third-straight win against Central Michigan on Saturday, 5:00 PM ET at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL. The Jaguars are 2-1 overall and 0-0 in the
Game outlook
5, as they go for their third-straight win against Central Michigan on Saturday, 5:00 PM ET at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL. The Jaguars are 2-1 overall and 0-0 in the Sun Belt, while the Chippewas are 1-2 overall and 0-0 in the MAC, facing each other last season, with South Alabama taking the 38-24 win.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 5:00pm EST
Where: Hancock Whitney Stadium Stadium Chippewas vs Jaguars Betting Odds Moneyline: Chippewas +475 | Jaguars -653
Spread: Chippewas +15 (-110) | Jaguars -15 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 87%.
Central Michigan Chippewas
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Notre Dame last Saturday 41-17, but easily covered the 35 point underdogs. At halftime the score was 21-14, close, but the 9th ranked Fighting Irish pulled away in the second half. Myles Bailey ran for 59 yards and a touchdown while Marion Lukes rushed for 56 yards. Backup quarterback Jase Bauer was 10 for 20 for 137 yards with no TDs or INTs and ran for 16 yards and 1 touchdown. The Chippewas are averaging 23 points per game, 309 total yards per game, 145.7 yards per game in the air, and 163.3 yards per game on the ground. Defensively, they give up 38 points per game, 136 rushing yards per game, and 371.3 yards per game in the air. Starting quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. is questionable for Saturday with an illness. Central Michigan has a power ranking of 107 and is ranked 89 in offense and 116 in defense. They are 1-2 (1-2 against the spread) this season.