South Alabama at App State Game Matchup
South Alabama logo South Alabama Jaguars at App State MountaineersApp State logo
Thursday, September 19th 2024 (7:30 PM EDT)
App State -8 (62.5) (-310)  Open: -8.0 | 63.5
South Alabama 48 - App State: 14  (Sun Belt)

 
Jaguars (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Major Applewhite (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 34 - 25 (26 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: South Alabama -3.5    (SP+ -11)
PPG only: USA: 34 - APP: 26 (60)
APP Win prob: 74% | Cover: 48%
USA Travel: 529 miles, 1 hrs behind
Mountaineers (5 - 6) (3 - 7 - 1)
Coach Shawn Clark (35 - 18)
Avg Score : 27 - 33 (29 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 6 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
South Alabama's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 South Alabama vs North Texas-6.061.5L 38 - 52
Sat 9/7 South Alabama at Ohio-1.555.5L 20 - 27
Thu 9/12 South Alabama vs Northwestern State-36.560.5W 87 - 10
Thu 9/19 South Alabama at App State+8.062.5W 48 - 14
Sat 9/28 South Alabama at LSU+21.064.5L 10 - 42
Sat 10/5 South Alabama at Arkansas State-2.562.5L 16 - 18
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/15 South Alabama vs Troy-10.053.0W 25 - 9
Sat 10/26 South Alabama vs UL Monroe-7.045.0W 46 - 17
Sat 11/2 South Alabama vs Georgia Southern-5.560.0L 30 - 34
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 South Alabama at Louisiana+6.560.0W 24 - 22
Sat 11/23 South Alabama at Southern Miss-24.054.0W 35 - 14
Fri 11/29 South Alabama vs Texas State+2.560.5L 38 - 45
Sat 12/14 South Alabama vs Western Michigan-6.053.5W 30 - 23
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App State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 App State vs East Tennessee State-35.558.5W 38 - 10
Sat 9/7 App State at Clemson+13.553.5L 20 - 66
Sat 9/14 App State at East Carolina+0.556.5W 21 - 19
Thu 9/19 App State vs South Alabama-8.062.5L 14 - 48
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/5 App State at Marshall+3.056.5L 37 - 52
Sat 10/12 App State at Louisiana+10.064.0L 24 - 34
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/26 App State vs Georgia State-7.559.0W 33 - 26
Sat 11/2 App State vs Old Dominion+2.558.0W 28 - 20
Thu 11/7 App State at Coastal Carolina-1.562.5L 24 - 38
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/23 App State vs James Madison+7.557.5W 34 - 20
Sat 11/30 App State at Georgia Southern+2.560.5L 20 - 29
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USA's OC Rob Ezell vs APP's DC Scott Sloan     APP's OC Frank Ponce vs USA's DC Will Windham

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USA#31 (.28)43% (57)34.442% (80)3.24 (44)17245% (35)2684.67 (15)#34 (.14)37% (17)25.235% (8)40% (44)3.32 (21)57.71.51.7
APP#41 (.24)46% (28)26.643% (75)3.18 (55)17250% (11)2733.8 (77)#79 (.2)43% (76)32.945% (93)41% (58)3.15 (17)40.51.61.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
APP0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USA Offense1334.425.543%4.671.5234401722684.848%51%42%45%15%.28
APP Defense1432.924.842.6%3.151.8 - - - - - 50%49%45%41%18%.2
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USA Defense1325.222.836.6%3.321.7 - - - - - 54%45%35%40%16%.14
APP Offense1426.629.445.6%3.81.6244451722734.551%48%43%50%16%.24

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
South Alabama1330:3022.643%63%6.757.71.51.75.82031.4
App State1431:1523.742%64%4.440.51.61.862.5229.3
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USA Offense1348% (81)42% (80)36171.94.828 (25).18 (49)3.24 (44)74% (71)10% (76)1.18 (6)
APP Defense1450% (59)45% (93) - - - - .23 (112)3.41 (120)79% (108)11% (40)1.1 (113)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USA Defense1354% (116)35% (8) - - - - -.01 (12)2.69 (14)74% (74)11% (33)0.9 (27)
APP Offense1451% (58)43% (75)38.1171.64.523 (46).09 (99)3.18 (55)71% (92)9% (49)0.97 (83)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USA Offense1351% (55)45% (35)22.432.9268.28.11228 (23)11 (68).41 (26)1.7 (34)34% (104)39% (8).59 (7)5% (27)2.2 (34)
APP Defense1449% (72)41% (58) - - - - - - 15 (15).2 (30)1.5 (36)31% (81)33% (110).43 (117)7% (29)2.1 (89)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USA Defense1345% (19)40% (44) - - - - - - 13 (26).36 (109)1.8 (124)36% (12)27% (29).28 (47)5% (106)2.2 (104)
APP Offense1448% (75)50% (11)21.433.6273.48.112.834 (9)10 (56).44 (19)1.6 (65)29% (28)37% (16).5 (19)7% (108)2.1 (45)

South Alabama's Power Ratings
South Alabama's Power Rating: -3.64 #76
South Alabama's Offense Rating: 25.69 #16
South Alabama's Defense Rating: 10.70 #78
2024 Talent Rating: 512.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
South Alabama's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
South Alabama's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
South Alabama's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
South Alabama's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71

South Alabama's SP+ Ratings
South Alabama's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
South Alabama's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
South Alabama's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
South Alabama: -3.64   App State: -6.96

SP+ Ratings Matchup
South Alabama: 2.8   App State: -8.1




App State's Power Ratings
App State's Power Rating: -6.96 #97
App State's Offense Rating: 21.99 #50
App State's Defense Rating: 17.06 #121
2024 Talent Rating: 622.00 #72
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
App State's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 6.0

App State's SP+ Ratings
App State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.1 #100
App State's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #67
App State's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.6 #110

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 471.71
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


South Alabama Scoring
Offense: 34.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 25.5
Defense: 25.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.8

South Alabama's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
South Alabama 34
App State 26

Projected Total Points: 60
App State Scoring
Offense: 26.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.4
Defense: 32.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8

App State's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 6
Record vs Spread: 3 - 7 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/19App State14South Alabama48South AlabamaApp State -8South Alabama62.5Under
202111/13App State31South Alabama7App StateAppalachian State -21.5App State51.5Under
201910/26South Alabama3App State30App StateAppalachian State -27.5South Alabama51.0Under
201809/29App State52South Alabama7App StateAppalachian State -25App State55.5Over
201512/05South Alabama27App State34App StateAppalachian State -16.5South Alabama59.0Over
201410/04App State21South Alabama47South AlabamaSouth Alabama -5.5South Alabama0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
App State422 Overs
South Alabama243 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 44 - 22 - 12 - 1
Road Teams4 - 22 - 41 - 21 - 2

(#76) South Alabama Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -3.64 #76
Offense Rating: 25.69 #16
Defense Rating: 10.70 #78
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #61
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #47
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 512.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0


South Alabama Notes
(12/15) Rgame 267/7.2 ypc in bowl W over WMU
(12/15) Great QB depth, backup Davenport can run/throw
(11/29) Def torched, gave up 3 TOs, OG'd by 160 by T St
(11/25) Rgame good, Lopez 3 TD over awful So Miss
(11/18) Huge W @ ULL, QB good, Def barely held on
(11/3) 450+ yds but 2 TOs cost badly in GaSo loss
(10/27) Rgame great (ULM), 358 yds, 7.8 ypc. Run D bad
(10/16) Avg 17 ppg last 3 games, stopped Troy, NBD
South Alabama     Ratings Matchup     App State
Power #76
#97
Off #16
#50
Def #78
#121
Talent #93
#72
SP+ #61
#100
SP+ Off #47
#67
SP+ Def #71
#110

Rematch from Week 4
App State -8.0 (62.5)
South Alabama won at App State this year (48-14)

Previous Matchups
South Alabama beat App State last year (48-14)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Kidd Brewer Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 64°

Team Information
Injuries: USA | APP
Depth Chart: USA | APP
Rosters: USA | APP
(#97) App State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -6.96 #97
Offense Rating: 21.99 #50
Defense Rating: 17.06 #121
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.1 #100
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #67
Defense SP+ Rating: 33.6 #110
Talent Rating: 622.00 #72
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 5.0 - 6.0


App State Notes
(12/10) Hired HC Loggains (OC/QB S Car 23-24)
(12/2) HC Clark fired after 40-24 in 5 yrs, Huff rumors?
(11/25) Huge upset vs JMU, box score L but 2 Def TOs
(11/8) Run D bad vs C.Car, 3 TO's hurt. QB Aguilar 2 INT
(11/3) Pass D torched by ODU, Aguilar good, forced 4 TOs
(10/22) Def stop rate 42% (#127) into week 9
(10/12) OG'd ULL but 5 TO's, QB/Rgame OK, Def meh
(9/23) Clark & staff better improve, feels stale/bad




  
South Alabama's OC Rob Ezell
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Giovanni Lopez20531166%25571858.2
Bishop Davenport487961%604317.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Fluff Bothwell112834137.459
Kentrel Bullock15283275.559
Giovanni Lopez8246575.750
Bishop Davenport3716114.450
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jamaal Pritchett911126912.475
Jeremiah Webb36649518.052
Devin Voisin34407012.028
Shamar Sandgren19208110.921
App State's OC Frank Ponce
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Joey Aguilar21839056%300223147.7
Billy Wiles010%0010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ahmani Marshall14971374.829
Kanye Roberts8233214.018
Anderson Castle5024614.921
Joey Aguilar5821723.749
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Kaedin Robinson53840215.850
Makai Jackson46745516.264
Christan Horn19367119.383
Dalton Stroman20307515.447

South Alabama's DC Will Windham
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Blayne Myrick1018232
Jaden Voisin844035
Darius McKenzie724104
Jordan Scruggs705002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Courtney McBride3911530
Parker Shattuck113301
Tyler Thomas194300
Jordan Norman254322
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Amarion Fortenberry432006
Jaden Voisin844035
Darius McKenzie724104
App State's DC Scott Sloan
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brendan Harrington551011
Kyle Arnholt542020
DJ Burks523000
Jason Chambers371000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Fletcher164460
Thomas Davis356410
Santana Hopper308400
Joshua Donald316310
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Favors331004
Ethan Johnson220012
Brendan Harrington551011