FBS-CFB Game Preview: Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-4) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (1-5)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium, 500 Stadium Dr, Mobile, AL 36608

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT local)

Broadcast: ESPN2

Weather: Mild fall evening, mid-60s, light winds

Team Recent Form

Arkansas State Red Wolves: Coming off a 31-30 win over Texas State, led by QB Jaylen Raynor’s 248 passing yards and 2 TDs. The Red Wolves average 362 YPG (86th nationally) but allow 474 YPG (132nd nationally), one of the worst defenses in FBS.

South Alabama Jaguars: Lost 31-24 to Troy last week despite QB Bishop Davenport accounting for 3 total TDs. The Jaguars average 380.5 YPG (75th) but give up 31.7 PPG (120th).

Recent Form (last 3 games):

Arkansas State: W vs. Texas State (31-30), L vs. Troy (41-20), L vs. Memphis (38-17)

South Alabama: L vs. Troy (31-24), L vs. Western Kentucky (31-14), L vs. Middle Tennessee (24-20)

Injury Report

Arkansas State: No major injuries reported.

South Alabama: No key starters listed as out.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle: Jaylen Raynor (ASU) – 1,451 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT, plus 92 rushing yards and 2 TDs last week vs. Bishop Davenport (USA) – 1,063 yards, 9 TD, 4 INT, plus 187 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs.

Skill Players:

Chauncy Cobb (ASU WR) – 406 yards on 34 catches.

Devin Voisin (USA WR) – 501 yards, 4 TDs.

Backfield: Devin Spencer (ASU RB) – 200 yards, 1 TD vs. Kentrel Bullock (USA RB) – 496 yards, 5 TDs.

Series History

South Alabama leads the recent series 3-1 in the last four matchups.

Jaguars have outscored the Red Wolves 99-48 in those games.

Against the spread (ATS), the series is split 2-2.

Betting Trends

South Alabama is 2-4 ATS this season, 0-2 ATS as a favorite.

Arkansas State is 3-3 ATS, 2-1 ATS as an underdog of 7+ points.

Last 3 South Alabama games: 2 Overs, 1 Under.

Last 3 Arkansas State games: all Unders.

Score Projection: South Alabama 29 – Arkansas State 26

Game Odds

Arkansas State Red Wolves         60

South Alabama Jaguars                 – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, October 13, 2025