FBS-CFB Game Preview: South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) vs. #24 Auburn Tigers (2-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 11:45 AM CT / 12:45 PM ET

Location: Jordan–Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama (Capacity: ~87,451)

Broadcast: SEC Network Radio: Auburn Sports Network / South Alabama Sports Network

Notable: Auburn’s Homecoming and “White-Out” game — fans and players will wear white uniforms for the first time at home since 2008

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Mostly sunny

Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F, rising to ~88°F mid-game

Humidity: ~60%

Wind: Light SSW at 4–6 mph

Precipitation:

Impact: Warm, humid midday conditions — depth and hydration could be factors

Injury & Availability Report

Auburn:

No major starters ruled out

QB Jackson Arnold healthy; 359 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 77.8% comp, plus 142 rush yds and 2 rush TDs

RB Jeremiah Cobb (195 rush yds, 3 TD, 7.2 YPC) available

WR Eric Singleton Jr. (84 rec yds, 2 TD) active

South Alabama:

No major starters ruled out

QB Bishop Davenport healthy; 397 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT, 76.3% comp, plus 52 rush yds and 1 rush TD

RB Kentrel Bullock (234 rush yds, 3 TD, 5.0 YPC) available

WR Devin Voisin (221 rec yds, 3 TD) active

Recent Form

Auburn:

W 42–3 vs. Ball State — Arnold 251 pass yds, 3 TD; Cobb 121 rush yds, 2 TD

W 27–20 vs. Baylor — defense bent but didn’t break against 400+ pass yds

South Alabama:

L 33–31 vs. Tulane — late rally fell short; Davenport 231 pass yds, 2 TD, plus 63 rush yds

W 35–14 vs. Morgan State — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin

Series History

All-Time: First meeting between the programs

Betting Trends

Auburn: 1–1 ATS in 2025; 10th nationally in defensive 3rd-down percentage (20.7%)

South Alabama: 1–1 ATS in 2025; 25th nationally in turnover margin (+2)

Over has hit in 3 of Auburn’s last 4 non-conference games

Game Odds

South Alabama Jaguars                 54.5

Auburn Tigers                                   – 24.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025