Who’s Playing
Coastal Carolina @ South Alabama
Current Records: Coastal Carolina 9-2; South Alabama 5-6
What to Know
The South Alabama Jaguars will be returning home after a three-game road trip. The Jaguars and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Coastal Carolina should still be riding high after a win, while South Alabama will be looking to get back in the win column.
South Alabama took a serious blow against the Tennessee Volunteers this past Saturday, falling 60-14. South Alabama was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 35-7. A silver lining for them was the play of WR Jalen Tolbert, who caught seven passes for one TD and 143 yards. One of the most thrilling moments was Tolbert’s 68-yard TD reception in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 14-14 at the half for Coastal Carolina and the Texas State Bobcats this past Saturday, but the Chanticleers stepped up in the second half for a 35-21 victory. Coastal Carolina’s QB Grayson McCall was on fire, passing for five TDs and 319 yards on 28 attempts in addition to picking up 53 yards on the ground. Near the top of the highlight reel was McCall’s 52-yard TD bomb to WR Kameron Brown in the third quarter.
The Jaguars have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 15 point spread they are up against. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the team is 1-3 ATS when expected to lose.
South Alabama is now 5-6 while the Chanticleers sit at 9-2. A couple defensive stats to keep an eye on: South Alabama is 197th worst in the nation in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 18 on the season. Coastal Carolina is completely their equal: they are stumbling into the matchup with the 197th most rushing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 18 on the season. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Hancock Whitney Stadium — Mobile, Alabama
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Chanticleers are a big 15-point favorite against the Jaguars, according to the latest college football odds.
Over/Under: -109
See college football picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. Get picks now.
Series History
South Alabama and Coastal Carolina both have one win in their last two games.
- Nov 07, 2020 – Coastal Carolina 23 vs. South Alabama 6
- Nov 23, 2018 – South Alabama 31 vs. Coastal Carolina 28
