College Football Week 8 Preview: Top Predictions and Odds for Arkansas State vs South Alabama Showdown Tonight

Two Sun Belt teams aim to reverse their fortunes as Arkansas State visits South Alabama tonight. Arkansas State ended a four-game losing streak recently by beating Texas State. Meanwhile, South Alabama seeks to halt a five-game skid after falling to Troy.
Game Overview
The matchup kicks off at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the game on ESPN2. With both teams struggling, Arkansas State faces odds of +205 for an outright win. Meanwhile, South Alabama holds a moneyline of -250.
Team Performance and Stats
- Arkansas State Red Wolves: Averaging 23.3 points per game and rank 11th in the Sun Belt.
- Pass offense ranks fifth in the conference.
- Scored under 60 points in four recent games, despite a high-scoring contest against Texas State.
- Run offense averages only 119 yards per game.
- South Alabama Jaguars: Defense ranks third in the conference for passes, allowing fewer than 170 yards.
- Team has a 4-2 record hitting the Over in previous games.
- Struggled offensively, failing to score high in the recent four games.
Player Insights
- Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State QB): Passed over 250 yards twice this season.
- His standout performance last year against South Alabama tallied 345 yards and a touchdown.
- Bishop Davenport (South Alabama): Averaged passing under 200 yards in most games this year.
- Achieved a season-high 72 rushing yards in a recent game.
Key Predictions
- The game sees low scoring, with experts predicting the Under 59.5 points as the best bet.
- Expect Raynor to exceed 250.5 passing yards against South Alabama’s defense.
- Davenport unlikely to pass over 196.5 yards.
- Spotlight on Chauncey Cobb and Kentrel Bullock for potential standout performances.
Betting Trends and Odds
- Spread: Arkansas State +6.5 (+100), South Alabama -6.5 (-122)
- Over/Under: Over 59.5 (-115), Under 59.5 (-105)
- The Jaguars have secured victory in five of their last six clashes with the Red Wolves.
Follow the game live and keep an eye on current conditions for any last-minute changes in strategy or betting. This week’s college football face-off promises strategic plays as both sides aim to manage their early season challenges.