TALE OF THE TAPE
The Conference Opener is here and set for kickoff at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 20th.
The South Alabama Jaguars enter conference play with a 1-2 overall record. To most South Alabama fans, this result to this point was expected. The way the Jags looked in the first 3 games may have been unexpected.
A dominant win against Morgan State, a 2 point heart breaker against elite Group of 5 program Tulane, and a respectable 31-15 defeat to in-state SEC Power Auburn has gotten South Alabama to week 4 in which they open conference play under the lights of Hancock-Whitney Stadium against a very different kind of 1-2 team, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
One of the notable strengths for South Alabama has been Junior Quarterback Bishop Davenport. Through the team’s first 3 outings Davenport has thrown for 6 Touchdowns to just 1 INT. On the opposite sideline come Saturday, The Chants have struggled at the Quarterback position. Both MJ Morris and Tad Hudson have taken significant snaps but neither have a TD completion and have combined for 6 INT’s. The Chanticleers have been abysmal offensively with just 20 combined points through 3 weeks.
WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
For South Alabama, the Jaguars have established themselves as a leader of public perception in the Sun Belt Conference. The Jaguars have propelled themselves to 4th in betting odds to win the conference in 2025 (per Vegasnsider.com – bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings). Just James Madison, Texas State, and Old Dominion have shorter odds according to the line-makers.
For Saturday’s game the Jaguars are sitting as a 14 point favorite over the lowly Chanticleers.
WHERE TO WATCH:
The game will be available exclusively on ESPN+ with two names very familiar to the WNSP airwaves on the call, Pat Greenwood will handle play by play duties and Brian Genard will give color commentary. Airtime for Saturday’s matchup will be 6:00 p.m.
Other Useful Info:
- Tickets are still available
- Clear Bag Policy is in use
- Game is promoted as the “Extra Yard for Teachers Game” and “USA Day”
- Fans in attendance have been asked to wear BLUE attire.
