American college football season
The 2023 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama as a member of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season . They were led by third-year head coach Kane Wommack and played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama .
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
40‡
Commit date
Willis Anderson OG
Prichard, AL
M. T. Blount HS
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
–
Aug 14, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports :
Cole Blaylock RB
Mobile, AL
UMS-Wright
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
–
Dec 21, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports :
Joe Bledsoe DB
Lafayette, AL
Lafayette HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
–
Oct 3, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 78
Joshua Combs ATH
Lafayette, AL
Lafayette HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
–
Oct 3, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
La'Dareyen Craig CB
Mobile, AL
Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
–
Feb 1, 2023
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Brian Dillard CB
Ocala, FL
Lake Weir HS West Georgia Independence CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
–
Jun 14, 2023
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Jarvis Durr RB
Brandon, MS
Brandon HS
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
193 lb (88 kg)
–
Dec 13, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 74
Anthony Eager WR
Mobile, AL
McGill–Toolen HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
–
Jun 4, 2022
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Adrian Griffin OL
Pleasant Grove, AL
Pleasant Grove HS
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
260 lb (120 kg)
–
Dec 21, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 75
Gio Lopez QB
Huntsville, AL
James Clemens HS
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
–
Apr 15, 2022
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 75
Patrick Martin RB
New Orleans, LA
De La Salle HS
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
–
Jan 18, 2023
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Trip Maxwell QB
Oxford, MS
Oxford HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
–
Jan 30, 2023
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Reggie Neely DB
Memphis, TN
Briarcrest Christian School East Mississippi CC Tulane
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
–
Dec 20, 2022
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Jordan Norman DL
Hoover, AL
Hoover HS
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
230 lb (100 kg)
–
Dec 21, 2022
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Shamar Sandgren WR
Savannah, GA
Islands HS Itawamba CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
–
Dec 21, 2022
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Devery Smith DL
Daphne, AL
Daphne HS Dodge City CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
280 lb (130 kg)
–
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Trent Thomas TE
Mobile, AL
Cottage Hill Academy
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
–
Nov 28, 2022
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John Ward OL
Atmore, AL
Northview HS (FL)
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
280 lb (130 kg)
–
Dec 21, 2022
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Karon Weary DE
Columbia, MS
East Marion HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
–
Dec 18, 2022
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Source: [ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Listed in the order that they were released
In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Jaguars were picked to finish in second place in the West division.[ 5]
Media poll (West division)
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Troy
92 (10)
2
South Alabama
85 (4)
3
Louisiana
64
4
Southern Miss
62
5
Texas State
36
6
Arkansas State
33
7
ULM
20
Running back La'Damian Webb and defensive back Yam Banks were named to the preseason All-Sun Belt first team. Quarterback Carter Bradley , wide receivers Caullin Lacy and Devin Voisin, defensive lineman Wy'Kevious Thomas, defensive back Jaden Voisin, and kicker Diego Guajardo were named to the second team.[ 5]
The football schedule was announced February 24, 2023.[ 6]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 2 7:00 p.m. at No. 24 Tulane * ESPNU L 17–3726,973
September 9 4:00 p.m. No. 16 (FCS ) Southeastern Louisiana * ESPN+ W 35–1715,237
September 16 6:00 p.m. at Oklahoma State * ESPN+ W 33–753,855
September 23 4:00 p.m. Central Michigan * Hancock Whitney Stadium Mobile, AL ESPN+ L 30–3418,369
September 30 11:00 a.m. at James Madison ESPNU L 23–3126,064
October 7 6:00 p.m. at Louisiana–Monroe ESPN+ W 55–712,099
6:30 p.m. Southern Miss Hancock Whitney Stadium Mobile, AL ESPN2 W 55–323,478
October 28 4:00 p.m. Louisiana Hancock Whitney Stadium Mobile, AL ESPN+ L 20–3316,709
6:30 p.m. at Troy ESPN2 L 10–2828,212
November 11 4:00 p.m. Arkansas State Hancock Whitney Stadium Mobile, AL ESPN+ W 21–1415,242
November 18 4:00 p.m. Marshall Hancock Whitney Stadium Mobile, AL ESPN+ W 28–014,105
November 25 6:00 p.m. at Texas State NFLN L 44–5215,617
December 23 6:00 p.m. Eastern Michigan * ESPN W 59–1020,926
South Alabama Jaguars (0–0) at No. 24 Tulane Green Wave (0–0)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
0
10
7 0 17
No. 24 Green Wave
10
14
7 6 37
at Yulman Stadium , New Orleans, LA
Date : September 2, 2023Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Cloudy • Temperature : 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind : E 8 mphGame attendance : 26,973Referee : Kevin RandallTV announcers (ESPNU ) : John Schriffen (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
Game information
First Quarter
(13:09) TUL – Chris Brazzell II 4-yard pass from Michael Pratt, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:21; Tulane 7–0 )
(2:40) TUL – Valentino Ambrosio 29-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:40; Tulane 10–0 )
Second Quarter
(11:54) USA – Carter Bradley 4-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:46; Tulane 7–10 )
(10:34) TUL – Jha'Quan Jackson 47-yard pass from Michael Pratt, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:20; Tulane 7–17 )
(7:39) TUL – Lawrence Keys III 47-yard pass from Michael Pratt, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:30; Tulane 7–24 )
(1:39) USA – Diego Guajardo 36-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -6 yards, 0:57; Tulane 10–24 )
Third Quarter
(7:12) USA – Devin Voisin 7-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:44; Tulane 17–24 )
(4:27) TUL – Jha'Quan Jackson 48-yard pass from Michael Pratt, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:45; Tulane 17–31 )
Fourth Quarter
(8:37) TUL – Valentino Ambrosio 30-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:57; Tulane 17–34 )
(8:37) TUL – Valentino Ambrosio 27-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 4:38; Tulane 17–37 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
USA
TUL
First downs
18
16
Total yards
265
436
Rushing yards
75
142
Passing yards
190
294
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
23–30–2
14–15–0
Time of possession
29:23
30:37
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
23/30, 190 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
9 carries, 40 yards
Receiving
Jamaal Pritchett
5 receptions, 63 yards
Tulane
Passing
Michael Pratt
14/15, 294 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Makhi Hughes
8 carries, 41 yards
Receiving
Jha'Quan Jackson
3 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD
No. 16 (FCS) Southeastern Louisiana[ edit ]
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (0–1) at South Alabama Jaguars (0–1)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 16 (FCS) Lions
0
7
0 10 17
Jaguars
0
7
14 14 35
at Hancock Whitney Stadium , Mobile, AL
Date : September 9, 2023Game time : 4:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 92 °F (33 °C) • Wind : S 4 mphGame attendance : 15,237Referee : Trennis LivingstonTV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter
None
Second Quarter
(5:26) SLU – Ivan Drobocky 4-yard pass from Zachary Clement, Riley Callaghan kick (Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, 7:18; Southeastern Louisiana 7–0 )
(4:02) USA – La'Damian Webb 2-yard run, Jacob Meeks kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:23; Tied 7–7 )
Third Quarter
(8:50) USA – La'Damian Webb 13-yard run, Jacob Meeks kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:10; South Alabama 14–7 )
(3:52) USA – Kentrel Bullock 8-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:52; South Alabama 21–7 )
Fourth Quarter
(14:44) USA – Caullin Lacy 84-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 3 plays, 89 yards, 1:11; South Alabama 28–7 )
(12:09) SLU – Riley Callaghan 29-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:28; South Alabama 28–10 )
(3:28) USA – Marco Lee Jr. 13-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 8:41; South Alabama 35–10 )
(0:41) SLU – Harlan Dixon 1-yard run, Riley Callaghan kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:37; South Alabama 35–17 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
SELA
USA
First downs
20
23
Total yards
412
509
Rushing yards
62
248
Passing yards
350
261
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
25–36–1
20–27–1
Time of possession
31:51
28:09
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Southeastern Louisiana
Passing
Zachary Clement
18/24, 267 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Rodeo Graham Jr.
8 carries, 33 yards
Receiving
Darius Lewis
7 receptions, 81 yards
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
19/26, 258 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Kentrel Bullock
14 carries, 82 yards, TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
8 receptions, 139 yards, TD
South Alabama Jaguars (1–1) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (2–0)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
10
13
0 10 33
Cowboys
0
0
0 7 7
at Boone Pickens Stadium , Stillwater, OK
Date : September 16, 2023Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)Game attendance : 53,855Referee : Kyle OlsonTV announcers (ESPN+) : Drew Carter (play-by-play) & Dustin Fox
Game information
First Quarter
(6:18) USA – Diego Guajardo 39 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 6:46; USA 3–0 )
(1:01) USA – Caullin Lacy 39 yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:18; USA 10–0 )
Second Quarter
(14:44) USA – La'Damian Webb 17 yard rush, XP Kick failed (Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:06; USA 16–0 )
(01:03) USA – Caullin Lacy 57 yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 1:00; USA 23–0 )
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
(12:14) OSU – Jaden Nixon 2 yard rush, Alex Hale kick (Drive: 17 plays, 84 yards, 6:09; USA 23–7 )
(9:04) USA – Diego Guajardo 42 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:33; USA 26–7 )
(7:04) USA – La'Damian Webb 65 yard rush, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 2 plays, 67 yards, 0:52; USA 33–7 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
USA
OKST
First downs
18
14
Total yards
395
208
Rushes/yards
47/243
29/94
Passing yards
152
114
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
10–16
16–35–1
Time of possession
34:35
25:20
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
10/15, 152 yards, 2 TD's
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
18 carries, 151 yards, 2 TD's
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
5 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TD's
Oklahoma State
Passing
Gunnar Gundy
9/18, 64 yards
Rushing
Elijah Collins
9 carries, 31 yards
Receiving
Jaden Bray
5 receptions, 42 yards
Central Michigan Chippewas (1–2) at South Alabama Jaguars (2–1)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Chippewas
0
13
7 14 34
Jaguars
14
0
3 13 30
at Hancock Whitney Stadium , Mobile, AL
Date : September 23, 2023Game time : 4:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 90 °F (32 °C) • Wind : SW 5 mphGame attendance : 18,369Referee : Marshall LewisTV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter
(9:02) USA – La'Damian Webb 3-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:38; South Alabama 7–0 )
(4:23) USA – Caullin Lacy 35-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:37; South Alabama 14–0 )
Second Quarter
(13:37) CMU – Jase Bauer 15-yard run, Tristan Mattson kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:46; South Alabama 14–7 )
(4:13) CMU – Jase Bauer 1-yard run (Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 7:41; South Alabama 14–13 )
Third Quarter
(8:31) CMU – Jase Bauer 1-yard run, Tristan Mattson kick (Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 5:35; Central Michigan 20–14 )
(0:53) USA – Diego Guajardo 32-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 5:45; Central Michigan 20–17 )
Fourth Quarter
(14:47) CMU – Jesse Prewitt III 70-yard pass from Jase Bauer, Tristan Mattson kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:06; Central Michigan 27–17 )
(13:27) USA – Caullin Lacy 72-yard pass from Carter Bradley (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:20; Central Michigan 27–23 )
(2:42) USA – La'Damian Webb 1-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:27; South Alabama 30–27 )
(0:13) CMU – Jase Bauer 4-yard run, Tristan Mattson kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:29; Central Michigan 34–30 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
CMU
USA
First downs
19
19
Total yards
355
405
Rushing yards
8
8
Passing yards
8
10
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
20–31–0
17–27–0
Time of possession
33:44
26:16
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Central Michigan
Passing
Jase Bauer
19/30, 224 yards, TD
Rushing
Jase Bauer
15 carries, 55 yards, 4 TD
Receiving
Jesse Prewitt III
10 receptions, 142 yards, TD
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
17/27, 254 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
18 carries, 68 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
6 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TD
South Alabama Jaguars (2–2) at James Madison Dukes (4–0)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
0
7
3 13 23
Dukes
14
10
0 7 31
at Bridgeforth Stadium , Harrisonburg, VA
Date : September 30, 2023Game time : 11:00 a.m. CDT Game weather : SunnyGame attendance : 26,064Referee : Trennis LivingstonTV : ESPNU
Game information
First Quarter
(12:49) JMU – Elijah Sarratt 48-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Camden Wise kick (Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 0:22; James Madison 7–0 )
(8:04) JMU – Zach Horton 44-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Camden Wise kick (Drive: 1 plays, 44 yards, 0:11; James Madison 14–0 )
Second Quarter
(6:10) JMU – Camden Wise 31-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:56; James Madison 17–0 )
(5:37) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 48-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:29; James Madison 17–7 )
(3:49) JMU – Jalen Green 24-yard interception, Camden Wise kick (Drive: James Madison 24–7 )
Third Quarter
(0:21) USA – Diego Guajardo 40-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:37; James Madison 24–10 )
Fourth Quarter
(11:32) JMU – Zach Horton 66-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Camden Wise kick (Drive: 2 plays, 71 yards, 0:49; James Madison 31–10 )
(8:19) USA – Lincoln Sefcik 3-yard pass from Carter Bradley (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:13; James Madison 31–16 )
(3:56) USA – La'Damian Webb 1-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 1:48; James Madison 31–23 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
USA
JMU
First downs
20
15
Total yards
326
377
Rushing yards
3
7
Passing yards
12
6
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
28–50–2
12–22–1
Time of possession
28:46
31:14
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
28/50, 299 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
12 carries, 36 yards, TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
6 receptions, 132 yards
James Madison
Passing
Jordan McCloud
12/22, 241 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Jordan McCloud
10 carries, 61 yards
Receiving
Zach Horton
3 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD
At Louisiana–Monroe[ edit ]
South Alabama Jaguars (2–3) at Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (2–2)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
14
17
14 10 55
Warhawks
0
7
0 0 7
at Malone Stadium , Monroe, LA
Date : October 7, 2023Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Clear • Temperature : 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind : N 12 mphGame attendance : 12,099Referee : Scott BroadwayTV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter
(10:57) USA – Kentrel Bullock 5-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:03; South Alabama 7–0 )
(6:29) USA – Brandon Crum 3-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:44; South Alabama 14–0 )
Second Quarter
(13:55) USA – Diego Guajardo 37-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 38 yards, 6:29; South Alabama 17–0 )
(9:57) USA – Caullin Lacy 44-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 2 plays, 46 yards, 0:38; South Alabama 24–0 )
(1:23) USA – Marco Lee Jr. 10-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:32; South Alabama 31–0 )
(0:00) ULM – Tyrone Howell 14-yard pass from Jiya Wright, Derek McCormick kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 1:23; South Alabama 31–7 )
Third Quarter
(4:46) USA – La'Damian Webb 1-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:51; South Alabama 38–7 )
(1:23) USA – Kentrel Bullock 30-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:10; South Alabama 45–7 )
Fourth Quarter
(10:33) USA – Diego Guajardo 46-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:11; South Alabama 48–7 )
(1:20) USA – Jeremiah Webb 3-yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:56; South Alabama 55–7 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
USA
ULM
First downs
32
13
Total yards
589
250
Rushing yards
14
5
Passing yards
18
6
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
27–39–0
13–28–2
Time of possession
36:30
23:30
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
20/29, 303 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
19 carries, 100 yards, TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
7 receptions, 156 yards, TD
Louisiana–Monroe
Passing
Jiya Wright
13/28, 112 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Jiya Wright
13 carries, 53 yards
Receiving
Tyrone Howell
4 receptions, 41 yards
Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1–5) at South Alabama Jaguars (3–3)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Golden Eagles
0
0
3 0 3
Jaguars
14
17
17 7 55
at Hancock Whitney Stadium • Mobile, AL
Date : Tuesday, October 17, 2023Game time : 6:30 p.m. CSTGame weather : Clear • Temperature : 53 °F (12 °C)Game attendance : 23,478Referee : Trennis LivingstonTV announcers (ESPN2 ) : Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), Lauren Sisler (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
(11:07) USA – La'Damian Webb 5-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:53; South Alabama 7-0 )
(4:17) USA – La'Damian Webb 3-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 4:36; South Alabama 14-0 )
Second quarter
(10:30) USA – La'Damian Webb 5-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:48; South Alabama 21-0 )
(7:03) USA – Kentrel Bullock 17-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:13; South Alabama 28-0 )
(0:45) USA – Diego Guajardo 23-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:44; South Alabama 31-0 )
Third quarter
(10:05) USA – Diego Guajardo 39-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 2:58; South Alabama 34-0 )
(5:40) USM – Andrew Stein 32-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 4:22; South Alabama 34-3 )
(4:41) USA – La'Damian Webb 16-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 0:53; South Alabama 41-3 )
(1:20) USA – Dorian Smith 29-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 1:05; South Alabama 48-3 )
Fourth quarter
(13:47) USA – Gio Lopez 20-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 31 yards, 0:58; South Alabama 55-3 )
Statistics
USM
USA
First downs
12
34
Total yards
56–149
75–647
Rushing yards
36–103
44–287
Passing yards
46
360
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
7–20–1
23–31–1
Time of possession
28:45
31:15
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Southern Miss
Passing
Holman Edwards
5/15, 41 yards, INT
Rushing
Kenyon Clay
10 carries, 60 yards
Receiving
Frank Gore Jr.
2 receptions, 22 yards
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
21/27, 319 yards
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
20 carries, 102 yards, 4 TD
Receiving
Jamaal Pricchett
5 receptions, 122 yards
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (4–3) at South Alabama Jaguars (4–3)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Ragin' Cajuns
0
17
16 0 33
Jaguars
0
0
14 6 20
at Hancock Whitney Stadium , Mobile, AL
Date : October 28, 2023Game time : 4:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Cloudy • Temperature : 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind : N 6 mphGame attendance : 16,709Referee : Wayne WinklerTV announcers (ESPN+) : Pat Greenwood (play-by-play) and Nick Mobley (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter
None
Second Quarter
(12:58) LA – Jacob Bernard 33-yard pass from Zeon Chriss, Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, 6:44; Louisiana 7–0 )
(8:15) LA – Neal Johnson 3-yard pass from Zeon Chriss, Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:32; Louisiana 14–0 )
(2:10) LA – Kenneth Almendares 20-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 4:03; Louisiana 17–0 )
Third Quarter
(11:53) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 6-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:00; Louisiana 17–7 )
(7:32) LA – Kenneth Almendares 42-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:21; Louisiana 20–7 )
(6:09) USA – La'Damian Webb 25-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 3 plays, 89 yards, 1:19; Louisiana 20–14 )
(3:17) LA – Jacob Kibodi 56-yard run (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:52; Louisiana 26–14 )
(1:07) LA – Kendre' Gant 55-yard fumble recovery, Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: Louisiana 33–14 )
Fourth Quarter
(0:16) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 39-yard pass from Carter Bradley (Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 0:58; Louisiana 33–20 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
ULL
USA
First downs
19
25
Total yards
348
498
Rushing yards
203
117
Passing yards
145
381
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
13–17–0
29–49–2
Time of possession
34:44
25:16
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana
Passing
Zeon Chriss
13/17, 145 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Jacob Kibodi
23 carries, 119 yards, TD
Receiving
Peter LeBlanc
2 receptions, 37 yards
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
29/49, 381 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
16 carries, 96 yards, TD
Receiving
Jamaal Pritchett
11 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TD
South Alabama Jaguars (4–4) at Troy Trojans (6–2)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
7
0
0 3 10
Trojans
0
14
0 14 28
at Veterans Memorial Stadium , Troy, AL
Date : Game time : 6:30 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 55 °F (13 °C) • Wind : SW 4 mphGame attendance : 28,212Referee : Jeremy ParkerTV : ESPN2
Game information
First Quarter
(10:13) USA – La'Damian Webb 6-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 1:45; South Alabama 7–0 )
Second Quarter
(11:30) TRO – Chris Lewis 47-yard pass from Gunnar Watson, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 2:04; Tied 7–7 )
(0:19) TRO – Chris Lewis 26-yard pass from Gunnar Watson, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 12 plays, 96 yards, 5:15; Troy 14–7 )
Third Quarter
None
Fourth Quarter
(11:47) USA – Diego Guajardo 29-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 5:29; Troy 14–10 )
(3:12) TRO – Kimani Vidal 1-yard run, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 8:35; Troy 21–10 )
(1:48) TRO – Chris Lewis 29-yard pass from Gunnar Watson, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:03; Troy 28–10 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
USA
TROY
First downs
15
21
Total yards
252
400
Rushing yards
97
129
Passing yards
155
271
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
17–27–1
19–27–0
Time of possession
25:22
34:38
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Gio Lopez
17/27, 155 yards, INT
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
15 carries, 53 yards, TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
9 receptions, 89 yards
Troy
Passing
Gunnar Watson
19/27, 271 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Kimani Vidal
24 carries, 125 yards, TD
Receiving
Chris Lewis
4 receptions, 120 yards, 3 TD
Arkansas State Red Wolves (5–4) at South Alabama Jaguars (4–5)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Red Wolves
3
0
3 8 14
Jaguars
7
7
7 0 21
at Hancock Whitney Stadium , Mobile, AL
Date : November 11, 2023Game time : 4:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Cloudy • Temperature : 69 °F (21 °C) • Wind : S 7 mphGame attendance : 15,242Referee : Tedd PittsTV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter
(9:18) ASU – Dominic Zvada 36-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:11; Arkansas State 3–0 )
(7:21) USA – La'Damian Webb 13-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:57; South Alabama 7–3 )
Second Quarter
(0:07) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 20-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 5:44; South Alabama 14–3 )
Third Quarter
(12:55) ASU – Dominic Zvada 44-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 2:05; South Alabama 14–6 )
Fourth Quarter
(8:01) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 24-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:40; South Alabama 21–6 )
(3:39) ASU – Jeff Foreman 46-yard pass from Jaylen Raynor, Jaylen Raynor rush (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 2:15; South Alabama 21–14 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
ARST
USA
First downs
19
15
Total yards
302
344
Rushing yards
116
199
Passing yards
186
145
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
15–28–1
19–25–0
Time of possession
27:08
32:52
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas State
Passing
Jaylen Raynor
15/28, 186 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Zak Wallace
11 carries, 56 yards
Receiving
Jeff Foreman
3 receptions, 61 yards, TD
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
19/25, 145 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
28 carries, 163 yards, TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
7 receptions, 50 yards
Marshall Thundering Herd (5–5) at South Alabama Jaguars (5–5)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Thundering Herd
0
0
0 0 0
Jaguars
14
7
0 7 28
at Hancock Whitney Stadium , Mobile, AL
Date : November 18, 2023Game time : 4:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind : S 8 mphGame attendance : 14,105Referee : Marshall LewisTV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter
(10:37) USA – Diego Guajardo 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 3:00; South Alabama 3–0 )
(8:38) USA – Diego Guajardo 43-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:22; South Alabama 6–0 )
(5:02) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 25-yard pass from Carter Bradley, La'Damian Webb pass (Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 1:49; South Alabama 14–0 )
Second Quarter
(3:19) USA – La'Damian Webb 8-yard pass from Carter Bradley, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:04; South Alabama 21–0 )
Third Quarter
None
Fourth Quarter
(10:15) USA – La'Damian Webb 6-yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 3:51; South Alabama 28–0 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
MRSH
USA
First downs
10
20
Total yards
201
393
Rushing yards
42
197
Passing yards
159
196
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
22–36–3
19–26–0
Time of possession
23:33
36:27
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Marshall
Passing
Cole Pennington
22/36, 159 yards, 3 INT
Rushing
Rasheen Ali
16 carries, 55 yards
Receiving
Rasheen Ali
4 receptions, 41 yards
South Alabama
Passing
Carter Bradley
17/23, 176 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
La'Damian Webb
24 carries, 117 yards, TD
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
9 receptions, 126 yards
South Alabama Jaguars (6–5) at Texas State Bobcats (6–5)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
0
17
7 20 44
Bobcats
24
7
7 14 52
at Bobcat Stadium , San Marcos, TX
Date : November 25, 2023Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Cloudy • Temperature : 59 °F (15 °C) • Wind : NE 2 mphGame attendance : 15,617Referee : Javarro EdwardsTV announcers (NFLN ) : Jason Ross Jr. and Tyoka Jackson
Game information
First Quarter
(12:05) TXST – Kaleb Culp 31-yard fumble recovery, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: Texas State 7–0 )
(8:47) TXST – Ashtyn Hawkins 48-yard pass from TJ Finley, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:39; Texas State 14–0 )
(3:38) TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 1-yard run, Mason Shipley (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:09; Texas State 21–0 )
(1:05) TXST – Mason Shipley 28-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:31; Texas State 24–0 )
Second Quarter
(14:08) USA – Javon Ivory 39-yard pass from Carter Bradley (Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 1:57; Texas State 24–6 )
(13:55) TXST – Kole Wilson 100-yard kickoff return, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: Texas State 31–6 )
(7:06) USA – Diego Guajardo 51-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -4 yards, 0:48; Texas State 31–9 )
(0:08) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 18-yard pass from Carter Bradley, DJ Thomas-Jones pass (Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 1:44; Texas State 31–24 )
Third Quarter
(6:41) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 1-yard pass from Desmond Trotter, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 3:07; Texas State 31–24 )
(3:35) TXST – Donerio Davenport 10-yard pass from TJ Finley, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:06; Texas State 38–24 )
Fourth Quarter
(12:57) USA – Caullin Lacy 12-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Drive: 3 plays, 28 yards, 1:15; Texas State 38–30 )
(11:31) TXST – Kole Wilson 24-yard pass from TJ Finley, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:19; Texas State 45–30 )
(4:04) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 3-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Drive: 15 plays, 63 yards, 7:25; Texas State 45–36 )
(3:04) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 0:57; Texas State 52–36 )
(1:02) USA – Jacob Hopper 5-yard pass from Desmond Trotter, Braylon McReynolds pass (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 1:52; Texas State 52–44 )
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
USA
TXST
First downs
26
22
Total yards
476
479
Rushing yards
77
111
Passing yards
399
368
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
36–45–1
19–28–1
Time of possession
31:15
28:45
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Desmond Trotter
18/21, 216 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing
Braylon McReynolds
19 carries, 79 yards
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
11 receptions, 94 yards, TD
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
19/28, 368 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
23 carries, 97 yards, TD
Receiving
Ashtyn Hawkins
5 receptions, 131 yards, TD
Eastern Michigan (68 Ventures Bowl)[ edit ]
Eastern Michigan Eagles (6–6) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (6–6) (68 Ventures Bowl)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
17
21
21 0 59
Eagles
0
3
0 7 10
at Hancock Whitney Stadium • Mobile, Alabama
Date : December 23, 2023Game time : 6:00 p.m. CST Game weather : Cloudy • Temperature : 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind : 4 mph (6.4 km/h) SEGame attendance : 20,926Referee : Cal McNeillTV announcers (ESPN ) : Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), and Alyssa Lang (sideline)Box score
Game information
First Quarter
(10:50) USA – Diego Guajardo 46 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:10; South Alabama 3–0 )
(7:37) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 3 yard pass from Desmond Trotter, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:19; South Alabama 10–0 )
(3:30) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 5 yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:38; South Alabama 17–0 )
Second Quarter
(14:50) EMU – Jesus Gomez 49 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:10; South Alabama 17–3 )
(10:15) USA – Kentrel Bullock 17 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:35; South Alabama 24–3 )
(8:07) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 20 yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:54; South Alabama 31–3 )
(1:39) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 42 yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:06; South Alabama 38–3 )
Third Quarter
(11:07) USA – Desmond Trotter 3 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 2:05; South Alabama 45–3 )
(7:50) USA – Gio Lopez 27 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 0:55; South Alabama 52–3 )
(2:07) USA – PJ Martin 6 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:31; South Alabama 59–3 )
Fourth Quarter
(0:58) EMU – Cam'Ron McCoy 10 yard run, Jesus Gomez kick (Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 7:27; South Alabama 59–10 )
Following the game, an altercation took place on-field between the teams prior to the trophy presentation, initiated by a Eastern Michigan player sucker punching a South Alabama player while the South Alabama marching band and team were singing the school's alma mater .[ 7] [ 8] Eastern Michigan's athletic director apologized the next day, stating (in part) "We strongly condemn the actions of some of the student-athletes".[ 9]
Statistics
USA
EMU
First downs
29
10
Total yards
627
150
Rushing yards
320
77
Passing yards
307
73
Passing: comp–att–int
23–36–1
12–30–2
Time of possession
30:53
29:07
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Gio Lopez
14/19, 192 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Gio Lopez
7 carries, 88 yards, TD
Receiving
Jamaal Pritchett
8 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD
Eastern Michigan
Passing
Cam'Ron McCoy
12/27, 73 yards, 2 INT
Rushing
Cam'Ron McCoy
13 carries, 73 yards, TD
Receiving
Terry Lockett Jr.
2 receptions, 29 yards
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^ "Signing Day" . University of South Alabama Athletics . Retrieved July 22, 2023 .
^ "College Football Recruiting Classes - ESPN" . ESPN.com . Retrieved July 22, 2023 .
^ "South Alabama 2023 Football Commits" . 247sports.com . Retrieved July 22, 2023 .
^ a b "Sun Belt Announces Football Preseason Awards & Poll" . sunbeltsports.org . July 24, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023 .
^ "2023 Football Schedule" . USA Jaguars.com . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
^ Salerno, Cameron (December 24, 2023). "Eastern Michigan-South Alabama brawl: Postgame chaos erupts after sucker punch at 68 Ventures Bowl" . CBS Sports . Retrieved December 24, 2023 .
^ Bumbaca, Chris (December 24, 2023). "EMU player sucker punches South Alabama player, ignites wild fight after 68 Ventures Bowl" . USA Today . Retrieved December 24, 2023 .
^ "Eastern Michigan apologizes for player's punch vs. South Alabama" . ESPN.com . December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023 .
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