North Texas vs South Alabama Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

The Major Applewhite era starts at South Alabama with a good team in place to take over. It’s the second season for Eric Morris at North Texas, and he has a fun team coming back to make this interesting.

Both teams have several winnable games ahead, and taking this down would be a big deal for both.

North Texas vs South Alabama Preview

North Texas vs South Alabama How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 5:00 pm ET
Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: South Alabama (7-6), North Texas (5-7)
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Why North Texas Will Win

South Alabama had a hard time with turnovers last season, and they can’t make a slew of mistakes to give North Texas a slew of chances. The Jaguars were 0-4 when they turned it over multiple times, and the Mean Green defense that struggled so much could use the breaks. Bend but don’t break, and it’ll all be okay. However …

Why South Alabama Will Win

Yeah, the North Texas defense was a problem and will continue to be rocky.

The Mean Green offense will rock and roll all season, but the defense got destroyed way too often and was run on way too easily. South Alabama will be efficient throwing the ball and should keep things moving as much as they want to.

North Texas vs South Alabama: Who Will Win

Both teams will bring the offense, but the South Alabama defense will be just a little bit better. Expect lots of scoring, plenty of balance, and enough momentum swings to make this one of he under-the-radar games of the day.

North Texas vs South Alabama Prediction, Betting Lines

South Alabama 37, North Texas 34
Line: South Alabama -6, o/u: 62.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
North Texas vs South Alabama Must See Rating: 3

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