South Alabama will head to Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C., to take on Appalachian State in a crucial Sun Belt Conference showdown.
South Alabama is 1-2 following a record-setting performance in its last outing against Northwestern State, an 87-10 win.
Appalachian State is fresh off a hard-fought road victory over East Carolina. The Mountaineers are looking to open their Sun Belt conference schedule with a win as they have aspirations of a Sun Belt Conference championship in 2024.
South Alabama and Appalachian State Announcers, Broadcast Details, and More
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN
- Radio stations: The Varsity Network
- Announcers: Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Dan Mullen (analysis)
- Betting lines: Appalachian State -7
- Over/Under: 63.5
- Moneyline: South Alabama +220, Appalachian State -275
- Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium | Boone, N.C.
South Alabama vs. Appalachian State Game Preview
Appalachian State comes in having edged East Carolina 21-19 in the latest matchup, with quarterback Joey Aguilar throwing for 424 yards on 32 of 47 passing, adding two touchdowns and two interceptions.
South Alabama set school and Sun Belt records for most points in a game with its 87-10 win over Northwestern State last Thursday.
The Jaguars’ offense was unstoppable, racking up 620 total yards. Redshirt freshman quarterback Gio Lopez was particularly impressive, playing just one half but completing 15 of 19 passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns.
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Led by head coach and former Texas quarterback Major Applewhite, South Alabama’s offensive numbers have been incredible, albeit against weaker opponents. Applewhite has a standout wide receiver in Jamaal Pritchett, who has already racked up 207 yards and three touchdowns, adding firepower to the offense.
Appalachian State holds a 4-1 advantage in the all-time series against South Alabama and has won the last four meetings, including a dominant 31-7 victory in Boone in 2021.
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