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Eastern Michigan vs. South Alabama: 68 Ventures Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 23
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Dec. 23, 2023 5:28 p.m. ET
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The 68 Ventures Bowl will see La'Damian Webb and the South Alabama Jaguars squaring off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Interested in watching the matchup featuring the Jaguars and Eagles? You can find it on ESPN.
Learn more about the South Alabama Jaguars and the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
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How to Watch South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan
- When: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
- TV: Watch on ESPN
South Alabama's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at Tulane | L 37-17 | +6 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. SE Louisiana | W 35-17 | -23 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Oklahoma State | W 33-7 | +7 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Central Michigan | L 34-30 | -16 |
| 9/30/2023 | at James Madison | L 31-23 | +2.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | at UL Monroe | W 55-7 | -10.5 |
| 10/17/2023 | vs. Southern Miss | W 55-3 | -18.5 |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Louisiana | L 33-20 | -11 |
| 11/2/2023 | at Troy | L 28-10 | +7 |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Arkansas State | W 21-14 | -15 |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Marshall | W 28-0 | -10.5 |
| 11/25/2023 | at Texas State | L 52-44 | -6 |
| 12/23/2023 | at Eastern Michigan | - |
Jaguars 2023 Stats & Insights
- South Alabama is averaging 424.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 38th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Jaguars rank 27th, giving up 326.4 yards per game.
- On offense, South Alabama ranks 36th in the FBS with 264.9 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 42nd in passing yards allowed per contest (209.7).
- The Jaguars rank 45th in scoring offense (30.9 points per game) and 36th in scoring defense (21.9 points allowed per game) this year.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Jaguars rank 62nd in the FBS with 160 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 28th in rushing yards allowed per contest (116.8).
- South Alabama is averaging a 43% third-down conversion rate on offense (40th in the FBS), and ranks 26th defensively with a 33.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- With 19 forced turnovers (39th in the FBS) against 19 turnovers committed (84th in the FBS), the Jaguars' even turnover margin ranks 65th in college football.
South Alabama 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| La'Damian Webb | RB | 1,007 YDS / 16 TD / 83.9 YPG / 5.4 YPC 24 REC / 144 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12 REC YPG |
| Caullin Lacy | WR | 91 REC / 1,316 YDS / 7 TD / 109.7 YPG |
| Carter Bradley | QB | 2,660 YDS (67.8%) / 19 TD / 7 INT -44 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -3.7 RUSH YPG |
| Jamaal Pritchett | WR | 49 REC / 756 YDS / 6 TD / 63 YPG |
| Quentin Wilfawn | LB | 59 TKL / 10 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
| Trey Kiser | N/A | 48 TKL / 6 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Jaden Voisin | S | 43 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
| Khalil Jacobs | LB | 37 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT |
Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | vs. Howard | W 33-23 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | at Minnesota | L 25-6 | +20 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. UMass | W 19-17 | -7.5 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Jacksonville State | L 21-0 | +6.5 |
| 9/30/2023 | at Central Michigan | L 26-23 | +9.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Ball State | W 24-10 | -2 |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Kent State | W 28-14 | -7 |
| 10/21/2023 | at Northern Illinois | L 20-13 | +11 |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Western Michigan | L 45-21 | +3 |
| 11/8/2023 | at Toledo | L 49-23 | +20 |
| 11/14/2023 | vs. Akron | W 30-27 | -3 |
| 11/21/2023 | at Buffalo | W 24-11 | +6 |
| 12/23/2023 | vs. South Alabama | - |
Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights
- Eastern Michigan's offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, posting 273.6 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 70th with 382.8 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Eastern Michigan's passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 158.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 37th with 205.3 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- The Eagles rank 20th-worst in points per game (20.3), but they've been more productive defensively, ranking 53rd in the FBS with 24 points ceded per contest.
- In terms of rushing, this season has been difficult for the Eagles on both offense and defense, as they are putting up just 115 rushing yards per contest (23rd-worst) and allowing 177.5 rushing yards per game (21st-worst).
- With a 35% third-down conversion rate on offense, Eastern Michigan ranks 104th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 69th, giving up a 39.3% third-down rate.
- With 18 forced turnovers (51st in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (43rd in the FBS) this season, the Eagles rank 40th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +3.
Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Samson Evans | RB | 635 YDS / 12 TD / 52.9 YPG / 4.5 YPC |
| Austin Smith | QB | 1,775 YDS (57.4%) / 9 TD / 7 INT 134 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 11.2 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylon Jackson | RB | 574 YDS / 2 TD / 47.8 YPG / 4.6 YPC 22 REC / 221 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 18.4 REC YPG |
| Tanner Knue | WR | 50 REC / 479 YDS / 3 TD / 39.9 YPG |
| Joseph Sparacio | LB | 77 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Chase Kline | LB | 68 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Justin Jefferson | LB | 23 TKL / 4 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Peyton Price | DL | 34 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
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