It hasn’t exactly gone well so far for either of these two teams.
Northwestern State is 0-2 – including a 62-28 loss to Tulsa – and Major Applewhite’s South Alabama coaching career hasn’t been able to get off the ground with losses to North Texas and Ohio.
Lots of defense, little offense – it’ll be worth paying attention to.
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South Alabama vs Northwestern State How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
How to Watch: ESPN+
South Alabama (0-2), Northwestern State (0-2)
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Why Northwestern State Will Win
South Alabama can’t come up with a third down stop.
North Texas and Ohio are fine offensively for Group of Five programs, but they rolled way too easily against the USA D. The Jaguars are allowing teams to convert 52% of their third down chances, and it only gets worse from there.
Northwestern State doesn’t crank up the passing yards, but it should be able to fire away at will. However …