The South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) and Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6) meet in the 68 Ventures Bowl on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Jaguars will be playing on their home field in this bowl game. South Alabama has some issues heading into the game, however, with starting QB Carter Bradley carrying a questionable tag due to a knee injury. If Bradley cannot go, it will be freshman Gio Lopez or senior Desmond Trotter under center. Each have split reps in practice leading up to the game.
To make matters worse, starting RB La’Damian Webb is out with a turf toe injury. Webb led the team with 1,007 yards and 16 TD, and he had already declared for the NFL Draft, so he was likely going to opt out anyway. RB Braylon McReynolds, who had 161 yards and 0 TD, is expected to start.
In addition, leading WR Caullin Lacy entered the transfer portal. He had a school-record 91 catches for 1,316 yards and 7 TD, but he is now gone.