How to Watch Western Michigan vs. South Alabama: Salute to Veterans Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 14, 2024

Updated Dec. 14, 2024 5:30 a.m. ET

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The Salute to Veterans Bowl will see Gio Lopez and the South Alabama Jaguars squaring off against the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET 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

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 ranks 27th in total offense (433.9 yards per game) and 96th in total defense (399.9 yards allowed per game) this year.
With 253.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, South Alabama has had to lean on their 48th-ranked passing offense (241.1 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
The Jaguars rank 70th in scoring defense this season (25.3 points allowed per game), but they've been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 34.8 points per game.
From an offensive standpoint, the Jaguars rank 27th in the FBS with 192.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 64th in rushing yards allowed per contest (146.7).
South Alabama is averaging a 39.7% third-down percentage offensively this year (75th in the FBS), and is allowing a 38.4% third-down percentage (65th) on defense.
The Jaguars own 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
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 ranks 82nd with 374.4 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 100th with 404.3 total yards ceded per contest on defense.
From an offensive angle, Western Michigan is compiling 186.1 passing yards per contest (109th-ranked). It ranks 67th in the FBS on defense (217.9 passing yards allowed per game).
The Broncos are generating 29.4 points per game on offense this season (55th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 31.4 points per contest (109th-ranked) on defense.
The Broncos have been struggling against the run, ranking 24th-worst with 186.3 rushing yards allowed per game. They have been more effective on the other side of the ball, generating 188.3 rushing yards per contest (36th-ranked).
Western Michigan's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating a 34.7% third-down rate, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 102nd with a 43.3% third-down rate surrendered.
The Broncos have thrived in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of +8 ranks 20th-best in the FBS, with 20 forced turnovers (31st in the nation) and 12 turnovers committed (27th in the nation).

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