Appalachian State (2-1) vs South Alabama (1-2)
Game Info: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Kidd Brewer Stadium)
Betting Odds: Appalachian State -7.5 --- Over/Under: 64.5 Click Here For Live Odds
The South Alabama vs Appalachian State
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In this article, we're gonna make a prediction for the South Alabama vs Appalachian State game happening in College Football Week 4 on Saturday, September 21st at Kidd Brewer Stadium. So, let's check out who we think will win between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Appalachian State Mountaineers!
Matchup Facts
Appalachian State ranks T20th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (71).
Appalachian State ranks T27th among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (.667).
South Alabama ranks 8th among FBS teams for points per game this season (48.3).
South Alabama ranks 10th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (27.0).
Can Appalachian State
Build off their Last Game?
Appalachian State in the last game faced off against East Carolina and they were able to secure the 21-19 victory. The only lost for Clemson came against East Carolina two games ago and even though the offense scored 20 points the defense gave up 66 points. The first game of the season was a 38-10 victory over East Tennessee State.
So, when playing against East Carolina, the offense was pretty solid at advancing the ball, but man, those turnovers just kept popping up. Joey Aguilar did a decent job, completing 32 out of 47 passes for 424 yards, scoring two touchdowns, but also throwing two interceptions. The passing game looks promising, but Joey really needs to work on cutting down those interceptions. Kaedin Robinson also had a killer game, catching seven passes for 109 yards. On the defensive side, they managed to snag one interception, but they gotta step it up and aim for a couple more turnovers next time.
Flowers are due,
South Alabama Offense Put On Show!
I admit that I was wrong about this squad and miss judged them because South Alabama lost their first two games of the season but they got right in their last game. South Alabama faced off against Northwestern State and the offense scored 87 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. They could have ran the score up even higher but in the 4th quarter the offense only scored seven points. Under center four South Alabama was Gio Lopez who completed 15 of his 19 passes for 257 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
So, the passing game did okay, but man, the running game was on fire! Fluff Bothwell rocked it with seven passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. And then there's Kentrell Bullock, who ran like a beast with eight carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns. The offense was decent in the first two games, but the defense... not so much. I mean, in that first game against North Texas, they really had a tough time and ended up letting in 52 points. Ugly work!
The South Alabama vs Appalachian State
Game Prediction
The Pick: App State -6.5 -115
South Alabama's impressive performance of scoring 87 points in the last game stands out. However, their previous games also highlight their defensive struggles. The South Alabama defense is lacking, making it difficult for them to defend effectively. On the other hand, the Appalachian State offense is poised to capitalize on this weakness with a well-rounded strategy. This sets the stage for the Mountaineers to secure a victory. It's a confident choice to back Appalachian State against the spread in this matchup.
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