How to Watch South Alabama vs. North Texas: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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The South Alabama Jaguars play on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ET versus the North Texas Mean Green at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

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Learn more about the South Alabama Jaguars and the North Texas Mean Green.

How to Watch South Alabama vs. North Texas

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• South Alabama vs. North Texas Predictions

South Alabama's 2024 Schedule

South Alabama 2023 Stats & Insights

• South Alabama was a handful for opposing teams last season, as it ranked top-25 in both total offense (24th-best with 440.5 yards per game) and total defense (15th-best with 313.4 yards allowed per game) this year.
• South Alabama totaled 268.2 passing yards per game offensively last season (33rd in the FBS), and it surrendered 199.5 passing yards per game (28th) on the other side of the ball.
• The Jaguars ranked 28th in scoring offense (33.1 points per game) and 27th in scoring defense (21 points allowed per game) last year.
• The Jaguars had the 49th-ranked offense last year in terms of rushing yards (172.3 per game), and they were better on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best with only 113.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
• South Alabama averaged a 43.1% third-down conversion rate on offense last season, which ranked it 35th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranked 28th, surrendering a 33.9% third-down conversion rate.
• The Jaguars had the 50th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season at +2, forcing 22 turnovers (27th in the FBS) while turning it over 20 times (87th in the FBS).

North Texas' 2024 Schedule

North Texas 2023 Stats & Insights

• North Texas struggled on defense, ranking worst in the FBS (476.4 yards allowed per game) last season. However, it ranked sixth-best on the other side of the ball, averaging 495.8 yards per game.
• Offensively, North Texas was a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards last season, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by putting up 304.7 passing yards per game. It ranked 62nd on defense (221.3 passing yards allowed per game).
• The Mean Green struggled defensively last season, ranking third-worst in the FBS (37.1 points allowed per game). However, they ranked 20th-best on the offensive side of the ball, putting up 34.5 points per game.
• The Mean Green struggled defensively against the run last season, ranking worst in the FBS (255.2 rushing yards allowed per game). However, they ranked 21st-best on the other side of the ball, putting up 191.2 rushing yards per game.
• Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranked 11th-worst in the FBS last season (45.6% third-down percentage), North Texas played better on offense, ranking 43rd in the FBS by posting a 42% third-down conversion rate.
• The Mean Green had the 102nd-ranked turnover margin in college football last season at -5, forcing 14 turnovers (105th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (77th in the FBS).

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