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South Alabama vs. Appalachian St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/19/2024
South Alabama at Appalachian St—South Alabama is 1-2 following their 87-10 home win to FCS Northwestern St. The prior week they dropped a 27-20 road decision at Ohio. The Jaguars gained 335 yards with 109 rushing for four yards per run. On defense they allowed 404 yards to the Bobcats with 200 rushing for five yards per run. Gio Lopez missed the game due to a toe injury and returned last week with an effective performance against their FCS opponent. Appalachian St is 2-1 with their 21-19 road win at East Carolina. The Mountaineers put up 505 yards with 81 rushing for under three yards per run. On defense they allowed 324 yards to the Pirates with 98 rushing for 3.3 yards per run. Joey Aguilar completed 32 of 47 for 424 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Pick:
Appalachian St defense is struggling as they are allowing 5.1 yards per run with 70.1% completion rate with 9.3 yards per pass attempt. The Mountaineers are not getting accurate quarterback play with 56.7% completions. Lopez saw action in five games last year with 67.2% completions and 7.8 yards per pass attempt. Appalachian St is 5-16 to the spread as a favorite. Play South Alabama +7.5.