South Alabama Faces Louisiana in Sun Belt Conference Matchup

The South Alabama Jaguars (2-6) will host the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-6) in a Sun Belt Conference game today, November 1st, at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

Offensively, South Alabama averages 379.1 yards per game, relying on a balanced attack with Bishop Davenport throwing for 1,461 yards and 11 touchdowns, and Kentrel Bullock rushing for 681 yards and 8 touchdowns. Louisiana’s offense generates 334.3 yards per game, led by running back Zylan Perry with 487 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, while quarterback D’Wayne Winfield has thrown for 542 yards. A key difference between the teams lies in third-down conversions, where South Alabama boasts a 40.7% success rate compared to Louisiana’s struggling 45.4% allowed to opponents. This game could be pivotal for both teams as they attempt to improve their standings in the competitive Sun Belt Conference.

In their most recent games, South Alabama secured a 38-31 victory over Georgia State on October 23rd, with Davenport completing 72.7% of his passes and Bullock rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Louisiana, however, fell to Troy 35-23 on October 25th, despite a strong rushing performance from Winfield, who gained 139 yards on the ground. For more information on college football statistics, visit NCAA.com. Louisiana also struggles with time of possession, averaging just 27:46 compared to South Alabama’s 30:21, a factor that can significantly impact game control, as detailed in this ESPN analysis.

South Alabama will travel to Louisiana-Monroe on November 15th, while Louisiana will host Texas State on November 8th.