How to Watch Western Michigan vs. South Alabama: Salute to Veterans Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 14, 2024
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Dec. 14, 2024 7:30 p.m. ET
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Gio Lopez and the South Alabama Jaguars and the Western Michigan Broncos will play in the Salute to Veterans Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 14, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN.
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How to Watch South Alabama vs. Western Michigan
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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South Alabama's 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score |
---|---|---|
8/31/2024 | vs. North Texas | L 52-38 |
9/7/2024 | at Ohio | L 27-20 |
9/12/2024 | vs. Northwestern State | W 87-10 |
9/19/2024 | at Appalachian State | W 48-14 |
9/28/2024 | at LSU | L 42-10 |
10/5/2024 | at Arkansas State | L 18-16 |
10/15/2024 | vs. Troy | W 25-9 |
10/26/2024 | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | W 46-17 |
11/2/2024 | vs. Georgia Southern | L 34-30 |
11/16/2024 | at Louisiana | W 24-22 |
11/23/2024 | at Southern Miss | W 35-14 |
11/29/2024 | vs. Texas State | L 45-38 |
12/14/2024 | vs. Western Michigan | - |
South Alabama 2024 Stats & Insights
- South Alabama is putting up 433.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 27th in the FBS. On defense, the Jaguars rank 96th, surrendering 399.9 yards per contest.
- South Alabama owns the 48th-ranked passing offense this year (241.1 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 18th-worst with 253.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Jaguars have the 70th-ranked defense this season (25.3 points allowed per game), and they've been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with 34.8 points per game.
- The Jaguars are totaling 192.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 27th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 64th, surrendering 146.7 rushing yards per game.
- South Alabama is averaging a 39.7% third-down conversion rate on offense (75th in the FBS), and ranks 65th defensively with a 38.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Jaguars have the 20th-best turnover margin in college football at +8, forcing 19 turnovers (39th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (20th in the FBS).
South Alabama 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
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Gio Lopez | QB | 2,559 YDS (66%) / 18 TD / 5 INT 465 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 38.8 RUSH YPG |
Jamaal Pritchett | WR | 91 REC / 1,127 YDS / 9 TD / 93.9 YPG |
Da'Marion Bothwell | RB | 832 YDS / 13 TD / 69.3 YPG / 7.5 YPC 13 REC / 92 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.5 REC YPG |
Kentrel Bullock | RB | 702 YDS / 6 TD / 58.5 YPG / 5.2 YPC 15 REC / 153 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG |
Blayne Myrick | LB | 73 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT |
Jaden Voisin | DB | 48 TKL / 1 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD |
Jordan Scruggs | DB | 54 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Wesley Miller | DB | 36 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD |
Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score |
---|---|---|
8/30/2024 | at Wisconsin | L 28-14 |
9/7/2024 | at Ohio State | L 56-0 |
9/14/2024 | vs. Bethune-Cookman | W 59-31 |
9/28/2024 | at Marshall | L 27-20 |
10/5/2024 | at Ball State | W 45-42 |
10/12/2024 | vs. Akron | W 34-24 |
10/19/2024 | at Buffalo | W 48-41 |
10/26/2024 | vs. Kent State | W 52-21 |
11/6/2024 | vs. Northern Illinois | L 42-28 |
11/12/2024 | at Bowling Green | L 31-13 |
11/19/2024 | at Central Michigan | L 16-14 |
11/30/2024 | vs. Eastern Michigan | W 26-18 |
12/14/2024 | vs. South Alabama | - |
Western Michigan 2024 Stats & Insights
- Western Michigan is generating 374.4 total yards per game on offense this season (82nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 404.3 total yards per contest (100th-ranked).
- With 186.1 passing yards per game on offense, Western Michigan ranks 109th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 67th, allowing 217.9 passing yards per contest.
- With 29.4 points per game on offense, the Broncos rank 55th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 109th, surrendering 31.4 points per game.
- The Broncos have been struggling in run defense, ranking 24th-worst with 186.3 rushing yards surrendered per game. They have been more effective offensively, compiling 188.3 rushing yards per contest (36th-ranked).
- Western Michigan's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 34.7% third-down percentage, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 102nd with a 43.3% third-down rate ceded.
- The Broncos own a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 20th-best at +8.
Western Michigan 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Jaden Nixon | RB | 876 YDS / 12 TD / 73 YPG / 6.6 YPC |
Hayden Wolff | QB | 2,212 YDS (67%) / 17 TD / 7 INT |
Jalen Buckley | RB | 657 YDS / 8 TD / 54.8 YPG / 5.5 YPC |
Zahir Abdus-Salaam | RB | 567 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG / 5.5 YPC 28 REC / 227 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20.6 REC YPG |
Donald Willis | LB | 76 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
Tate Hallock | DB | 59 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
Bilhal Kone | DB | 49 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD |
Jacob Wahlberg | LB | 58 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
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