2023 South Alabama Jaguars football
68 Ventures Bowl champion
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record7–6 (4–4 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMajor Applewhite (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple spread
Defensive coordinatorCorey Batoon (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple 4–2–5
Home stadiumHancock Whitney Stadium
2023 Sun Belt Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
James Madison* x  7 1   11 2  
Appalachian State y  6 2   9 5  
Coastal Carolina  5 3   8 5  
Old Dominion  5 3   6 7  
Georgia State  3 5   7 6  
Marshall  3 5   6 7  
Georgia Southern  3 5   6 7  
West Division
Troy xy$  7 1   11 3  
Texas State  4 4   8 5  
Arkansas State  4 4   6 7  
South Alabama  4 4   7 6  
Louisiana  3 5   6 7  
Southern Miss  2 6   3 9  
Louisiana–Monroe  0 8   2 10  
Championship: Troy 49, Appalachian State 23
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to FCS-to-FBS transition rules

The 2023 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama as a member of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Kane Wommack and played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

Preseason

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Willis Anderson
OG
Prichard, AL M. T. Blount HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Aug 14, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Cole Blaylock
RB
Mobile, AL UMS-Wright 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Joe Bledsoe
DB
Lafayette, AL Lafayette HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Oct 3, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Joshua Combs
ATH
Lafayette, AL Lafayette HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Oct 3, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
La'Dareyen Craig
CB
Mobile, AL Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Feb 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Brian Dillard
CB
Ocala, FL Lake Weir HS
West Georgia
Independence CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jarvis Durr
RB
Brandon, MS Brandon HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 193 lb (88 kg) Dec 13, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 74
Anthony Eager
WR
Mobile, AL McGill–Toolen HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 4, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Adrian Griffin
OL
Pleasant Grove, AL Pleasant Grove HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Gio Lopez
QB
Huntsville, AL James Clemens HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Apr 15, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Patrick Martin
RB
New Orleans, LA De La Salle HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jan 18, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Trip Maxwell
QB
Oxford, MS Oxford HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 30, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Reggie Neely
DB
Memphis, TN Briarcrest Christian School
East Mississippi CC
Tulane
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 20, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Jordan Norman
DL
Hoover, AL Hoover HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Shamar Sandgren
WR
Savannah, GA Islands HS
Itawamba CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Trent Thomas
TE
Mobile, AL Cottage Hill Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Nov 28, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
John Ward
OL
Atmore, AL Northview HS (FL) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 21, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Karon Weary
DE
Columbia, MS East Marion HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 18, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars

Source:[1][2][3][4]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Preseason

Media poll

In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Jaguars were picked to finish in second place in the West division.[5]

Media poll (West division)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Troy92 (10)
2South Alabama85 (4)
3Louisiana64
4Southern Miss62
5Texas State36
6Arkansas State33
7ULM20

Running back La'Damian Webb and defensive back Yam Banks were named to the preseason All-Sun Belt first team. Quarterback Carter Bradley, wide receivers Caullin Lacy and Devin Voisin, defensive lineman Wy'Kevious Thomas, defensive back Jaden Voisin, and kicker Diego Guajardo were named to the second team.[5]

Personnel

2023 South Alabama Jaguars football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB 0 Braylon McReynolds So
QB 1 Desmond Trotter Sr
QB 2 Carter Bradley Sr
RB 3 La'Damian Webb Sr
WR 4 Caullin Lacy Jr
WR 6 Jay’juan Townsend Jr
QB 7 Gio Lopez Fr
TE 8 DJ Thomas-Jones Sr
WR 9 Devin Voisin Sr
QB 10 Tanner McGee  Jr
WR 11 Anthony Eager Fr
WR 12 Jamaal Pritchett So
WR 13 Javon Ivory  Sr
RB 14 Kentrel Bullock Jr
WR 15 Shamar Sandgren Jr
WR 16 Christopher Davis Jr. So
QB 17 Bishop Davenport  Fr
WR 18 Keyshawn Woodyard  So
QB 19 Trip Maxwell Fr
TE 20 Brandon Crum Sr
RB 21 Jarvis Durr Fr
RB 22 PJ Martin Fr
WR 23 Cash Turner Fr
RB 26 Jonathan Carter  Fr
TE 27 Jacob Hopper Jr
RB 29 Marco Lee Jr. Sr
WR 30 Stacey Boykins Jr. Fr
RB 33 Dorian Smith Fr
TE 34 Micah Turner Fr
OL 51 Reed Buys  Jr
OL 52 John Ward Fr
OL 55 Dontae Lucas Sr
OL 56 Adrian Griffin Fr
OL 57 Jayson Jarrell Jr
OL 59 Sam Williams  Fr
OL 61 Julius Kidd  Fr
OL 65 Josh McCulloch Sr
OL 66 Kole Payne So
OL 67 Reggie Smith Sr
OL 69 Kenton Jerido So
OL 70 Adrein Strickland So
OL 71 James Robinson  Jr
OL 73 Daniel Foster-Allen  Fr
OL 74 Reid Gavin So
OL 75 Damon Parr So
OL 76 Lucas Taylor  Fr
OL 77 Malachi Carney  Fr
OL 79 Jordan Davis  So
TE 80 Hollis McDaniel Fr
WR 81 Jeremiah Webb  Jr
TE 82 Trent Thomas Fr
WR 83 Jace Larsen Fr
WR 85 Caeleb Schlachter  Fr
TE 86 Todd Justice  Jr
TE 88 Lincoln Sefcik Sr
WR 89 Chris Holifield Jr.  Jr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
S 0 Keith Gallmon Jr.  Sr
S 1 Jalen Jordan Sr
S 2 Jaden Voisin  Jr
S 3 Rickey Hyatt Jr.  Jr
LB 4 James Miller Sr
CB 6 Ricky Fletcher So
CB 7 Marquise Robinson Jr
S 8 Yam Banks Jr
ILB 9 Ke’Shun Brown  Jr
ILB 10 Quentin Wilfawn  Sr
DL 11 Jamie Sheriff  Sr
DL 12 Jamall Hickbottom Jr
S 13 Christopher Wallace Jr. So
S 14 Cole Blaylock Fr
LB 15 Chrystyile Caldwell  Fr
CB 16 Jamarrien Burt  Fr
CB 17 Reggie Neely Jr
DL 18 RJ Moss Jr. Fr
CB 19 Dallas Gamble  Jr
DL 20 Lamondre Brooks So
DL 21 Jordan Norman Fr
ILB 22 Trey Kiser Sr
S 23 Tremel States-Jones So
CB 24 Josh Bledsoe Fr
LB 25 Khalil Jacobs So
CB 26 Brian Dillard  So
LB 27 Gavin Forsha Jr
S 28 Isaac Mason  Fr
DB 29 Wesley Miller  Fr
DL 30 Charles Coleman III Sr
S 31 Mike Harris  Jr
LB 32 Blayne Myrick So
CB 33 Alex Shamburger Fr
CB 34 Jordan Buchanan  Fr
OLB 35 Nick Curtis  Jr
S 36 Cameron Rutledge Jr
S 37 Karon Weary Fr
OLB 39 Dalton Hughes So
S 40 AJ Sims Jr.  Fr
CB 40 Korian Wilson  So
LB 43 Taylor Milton Jr
CB 44 Michael Archie Fr
DL 45 Ed Smith IV So
DL 46 Toshi Yamamoto Fr
S 47 Eli Ntsasa Jr
LB 48 Jordon Williams Fr
LB 49 Logan Lewis Fr
LB 53 Emauri Sibley So
DL 55 Maurice Strong Jr. Sr
DL 90 Carlos Johnson Jr. Jr
DL 91 Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge  So
DL 95 Brock Higdon  Jr
OLB 96 Eli Webb So
DL 99 Wy’Kevious Thomas  Jr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 25 David Delgado Jr
LS 28 Travis Drosos Jr
K 31 Jacob Meeks Sr
K 36 Diego Guajardo Sr
K/P 40 Aleksi Pulkkinen Fr
LS 42 Anthony Zaccaro Jr
P 87 Jack Martin Sr
LS 93 Baxter Turner Fr
K 94 Hamilton DiBoyan Fr
K 97 Gage Theus  So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster

Schedule

The football schedule was announced February 24, 2023.[6]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 27:00 p.m.at No. 24 Tulane*ESPNUL 17–3726,973
September 94:00 p.m.No. 16 (FCS) Southeastern Louisiana*ESPN+W 35–1715,237
September 166:00 p.m.at Oklahoma State*ESPN+W 33–753,855
September 234:00 p.m.Central Michigan*dagger
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN+L 30–3418,369
September 3011:00 a.m.at James MadisonESPNUL 23–3126,064
October 76:00 p.m.at Louisiana–MonroeESPN+W 55–712,099
October 176:30 p.m.Southern Miss
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN2W 55–323,478
October 284:00 p.m.Louisiana
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN+L 20–3316,709
November 26:30 p.m.at TroyESPN2L 10–2828,212
November 114:00 p.m.Arkansas State
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN+W 21–1415,242
November 184:00 p.m.Marshall
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPN+W 28–014,105
November 256:00 p.m.at Texas StateNFLNL 44–5215,617
December 236:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan*
ESPNW 59–1020,926

Game summaries

At No. 24 Tulane

South Alabama Jaguars (0–0) at No. 24 Tulane Green Wave (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 0 10 7017
No. 24 Green Wave 10 14 7637

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: September 2, 2023
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: E 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 26,973
  • Referee: Kevin Randall
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): John Schriffen (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
Game information
StatisticsUSATUL
First downs1816
Total yards265436
Rushing yards75142
Passing yards190294
Passing: Comp–Att–Int23–30–214–15–0
Time of possession29:2330:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley23/30, 190 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingLa'Damian Webb9 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingJamaal Pritchett5 receptions, 63 yards
TulanePassingMichael Pratt14/15, 294 yards, 4 TD
RushingMakhi Hughes8 carries, 41 yards
ReceivingJha'Quan Jackson3 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD

No. 16 (FCS) Southeastern Louisiana

Southeastern Louisiana Lions (0–1) at South Alabama Jaguars (0–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 16 (FCS) Lions 0 7 01017
Jaguars 0 7 141435

at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL

  • Date: September 9, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 92 °F (33 °C) • Wind: S 4 mph
  • Game attendance: 15,237
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
StatisticsSELAUSA
First downs2023
Total yards412509
Rushing yards62248
Passing yards350261
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–36–120–27–1
Time of possession31:5128:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southeastern LouisianaPassingZachary Clement18/24, 267 yards, TD, INT
RushingRodeo Graham Jr.8 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingDarius Lewis7 receptions, 81 yards
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley19/26, 258 yards, TD, INT
RushingKentrel Bullock14 carries, 82 yards, TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy8 receptions, 139 yards, TD

At Oklahoma State

South Alabama Jaguars (1–1) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (2–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 10 13 01033
Cowboys 0 0 077

at Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK

  • Date: September 16, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 53,855
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Drew Carter (play-by-play) & Dustin Fox
Game information
StatisticsUSAOKST
First downs1814
Total yards395208
Rushes/yards47/24329/94
Passing yards152114
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–1616–35–1
Time of possession34:3525:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley10/15, 152 yards, 2 TD's
RushingLa'Damian Webb18 carries, 151 yards, 2 TD's
ReceivingCaullin Lacy5 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TD's
Oklahoma StatePassingGunnar Gundy9/18, 64 yards
RushingElijah Collins9 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingJaden Bray5 receptions, 42 yards

Central Michigan

Central Michigan Chippewas (1–2) at South Alabama Jaguars (2–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Chippewas 0 13 71434
Jaguars 14 0 31330

at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL

  • Date: September 23, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 90 °F (32 °C) • Wind: SW 5 mph
  • Game attendance: 18,369
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
StatisticsCMUUSA
First downs1919
Total yards355405
Rushing yards88
Passing yards810
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–31–017–27–0
Time of possession33:4426:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central MichiganPassingJase Bauer19/30, 224 yards, TD
RushingJase Bauer15 carries, 55 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingJesse Prewitt III10 receptions, 142 yards, TD
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley17/27, 254 yards, 2 TD
RushingLa'Damian Webb18 carries, 68 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy6 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TD

At James Madison

South Alabama Jaguars (2–2) at James Madison Dukes (4–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 0 7 31323
Dukes 14 10 0731

at Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: September 30, 2023
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 26,064
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV: ESPNU
Game information
StatisticsUSAJMU
First downs2015
Total yards326377
Rushing yards37
Passing yards126
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–50–212–22–1
Time of possession28:4631:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley28/50, 299 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingLa'Damian Webb12 carries, 36 yards, TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy6 receptions, 132 yards
James MadisonPassingJordan McCloud12/22, 241 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJordan McCloud10 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingZach Horton3 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD

At Louisiana–Monroe

South Alabama Jaguars (2–3) at Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (2–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 14 17 141055
Warhawks 0 7 007

at Malone Stadium, Monroe, LA

  • Date: October 7, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: N 12 mph
  • Game attendance: 12,099
  • Referee: Scott Broadway
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
StatisticsUSAULM
First downs3213
Total yards589250
Rushing yards145
Passing yards186
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–39–013–28–2
Time of possession36:3023:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley20/29, 303 yards, 3 TD
RushingLa'Damian Webb19 carries, 100 yards, TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy7 receptions, 156 yards, TD
Louisiana–MonroePassingJiya Wright13/28, 112 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJiya Wright13 carries, 53 yards
ReceivingTyrone Howell4 receptions, 41 yards

vs Southern Miss

Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1–5) at South Alabama Jaguars (3–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Eagles 0 0 303
Jaguars 14 17 17755

at Hancock Whitney StadiumMobile, AL

  • Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 53 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 23,478
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), Lauren Sisler (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:07) USA – La'Damian Webb 5-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:53; South Alabama 7-0)
  • (4:17) USA – La'Damian Webb 3-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 4:36; South Alabama 14-0)
Second quarter
  • (10:30) USA – La'Damian Webb 5-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:48; South Alabama 21-0)
  • (7:03) USA – Kentrel Bullock 17-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:13; South Alabama 28-0)
  • (0:45) USA – Diego Guajardo 23-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:44; South Alabama 31-0)
Third quarter
  • (10:05) USA – Diego Guajardo 39-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 2:58; South Alabama 34-0)
  • (5:40) USM – Andrew Stein 32-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 4:22; South Alabama 34-3)
  • (4:41) USA – La'Damian Webb 16-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 0:53; South Alabama 41-3)
  • (1:20) USA – Dorian Smith 29-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 1:05; South Alabama 48-3)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:47) USA – Gio Lopez 20-yard run (Diego Guajardo kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 31 yards, 0:58; South Alabama 55-3)
StatisticsUSMUSA
First downs1234
Total yards56–14975–647
Rushing yards36–10344–287
Passing yards46360
Passing: Comp–Att–Int7–20–123–31–1
Time of possession28:4531:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern MissPassingHolman Edwards5/15, 41 yards, INT
RushingKenyon Clay10 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingFrank Gore Jr.2 receptions, 22 yards
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley21/27, 319 yards
RushingLa'Damian Webb20 carries, 102 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingJamaal Pricchett5 receptions, 122 yards

Louisiana

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (4–3) at South Alabama Jaguars (4–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Ragin' Cajuns 0 17 16033
Jaguars 0 0 14620

at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL

  • Date: October 28, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: N 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 16,709
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
StatisticsULLUSA
First downs1925
Total yards348498
Rushing yards203117
Passing yards145381
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–17–029–49–2
Time of possession34:4425:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LouisianaPassingZeon Chriss13/17, 145 yards, 2 TD
RushingJacob Kibodi23 carries, 119 yards, TD
ReceivingPeter LeBlanc2 receptions, 37 yards
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley29/49, 381 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingLa'Damian Webb16 carries, 96 yards, TD
ReceivingJamaal Pritchett11 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TD

At Troy

South Alabama Jaguars (4–4) at Troy Trojans (6–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 7 0 0310
Trojans 0 14 01428

at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, AL

  • Date: November 2, 2023
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C) • Wind: SW 4 mph
  • Game attendance: 28,212
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • TV: ESPN2
Game information
StatisticsUSATROY
First downs1521
Total yards252400
Rushing yards97129
Passing yards155271
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–27–119–27–0
Time of possession25:2234:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingGio Lopez17/27, 155 yards, INT
RushingLa'Damian Webb15 carries, 53 yards, TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy9 receptions, 89 yards
TroyPassingGunnar Watson19/27, 271 yards, 3 TD
RushingKimani Vidal24 carries, 125 yards, TD
ReceivingChris Lewis4 receptions, 120 yards, 3 TD

Arkansas State

Arkansas State Red Wolves (5–4) at South Alabama Jaguars (4–5)
Period 1 2 34Total
Red Wolves 3 0 3814
Jaguars 7 7 7021

at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL

  • Date: November 11, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 69 °F (21 °C) • Wind: S 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 15,242
  • Referee: Tedd Pitts
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
StatisticsARSTUSA
First downs1915
Total yards302344
Rushing yards116199
Passing yards186145
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–28–119–25–0
Time of possession27:0832:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arkansas StatePassingJaylen Raynor15/28, 186 yards, TD, INT
RushingZak Wallace11 carries, 56 yards
ReceivingJeff Foreman3 receptions, 61 yards, TD
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley19/25, 145 yards, 2 TD
RushingLa'Damian Webb28 carries, 163 yards, TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy7 receptions, 50 yards

Marshall

Marshall Thundering Herd (5–5) at South Alabama Jaguars (5–5)
Period 1 2 34Total
Thundering Herd 0 0 000
Jaguars 14 7 0728

at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL

  • Date: November 18, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: S 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 14,105
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
StatisticsMRSHUSA
First downs1020
Total yards201393
Rushing yards42197
Passing yards159196
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–36–319–26–0
Time of possession23:3336:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MarshallPassingCole Pennington22/36, 159 yards, 3 INT
RushingRasheen Ali16 carries, 55 yards
ReceivingRasheen Ali4 receptions, 41 yards
South AlabamaPassingCarter Bradley17/23, 176 yards, 2 TD
RushingLa'Damian Webb24 carries, 117 yards, TD
ReceivingCaullin Lacy9 receptions, 126 yards

At Texas State

South Alabama Jaguars (6–5) at Texas State Bobcats (6–5)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 0 17 72044
Bobcats 24 7 71452

at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, TX

  • Date: November 25, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C) • Wind: NE 2 mph
  • Game attendance: 15,617
  • Referee: Javarro Edwards
  • TV announcers (NFLN): Jason Ross Jr. and Tyoka Jackson
Game information
StatisticsUSATXST
First downs2622
Total yards476479
Rushing yards77111
Passing yards399368
Passing: Comp–Att–Int36–45–119–28–1
Time of possession31:1528:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter18/21, 216 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingBraylon McReynolds19 carries, 79 yards
ReceivingCaullin Lacy11 receptions, 94 yards, TD
Texas StatePassingT. J. Finley19/28, 368 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingIsmail Mahdi23 carries, 97 yards, TD
ReceivingAshtyn Hawkins5 receptions, 131 yards, TD

Eastern Michigan (68 Ventures Bowl)

Eastern Michigan Eagles (6–6) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (6–6) (68 Ventures Bowl)
Period 1 2 34Total
Jaguars 17 21 21059
Eagles 0 3 0710

at Hancock Whitney Stadium • Mobile, Alabama

  • Date: December 23, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: 4 mph (6.4 km/h) SE
  • Game attendance: 20,926
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), and Alyssa Lang (sideline)
  • Box score
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:50) USA – Diego Guajardo 46 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:10; South Alabama 3–0)
  • (7:37) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 3 yard pass from Desmond Trotter, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:19; South Alabama 10–0)
  • (3:30) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 5 yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:38; South Alabama 17–0)
Second Quarter
  • (14:50) EMU – Jesus Gomez 49 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:10; South Alabama 17–3)
  • (10:15) USA – Kentrel Bullock 17 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:35; South Alabama 24–3)
  • (8:07) USA – DJ Thomas-Jones 20 yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:54; South Alabama 31–3)
  • (1:39) USA – Jamaal Pritchett 42 yard pass from Gio Lopez, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:06; South Alabama 38–3)
Third Quarter
  • (11:07) USA – Desmond Trotter 3 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 2:05; South Alabama 45–3)
  • (7:50) USA – Gio Lopez 27 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 0:55; South Alabama 52–3)
  • (2:07) USA – PJ Martin 6 yard run, Diego Guajardo kick (Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:31; South Alabama 59–3)
Fourth Quarter
  • (0:58) EMU – Cam'Ron McCoy 10 yard run, Jesus Gomez kick (Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 7:27; South Alabama 59–10)

Following the game, an altercation took place on-field between the teams prior to the trophy presentation, initiated by a Eastern Michigan player sucker punching a South Alabama player while the South Alabama marching band and team were singing the school's alma mater.[7][8] Eastern Michigan's athletic director apologized the next day, stating (in part) "We strongly condemn the actions of some of the student-athletes".[9]

StatisticsUSAEMU
First downs2910
Total yards627150
Rushing yards32077
Passing yards30773
Passing: comp–att–int23–36–112–30–2
Time of possession30:5329:07
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingGio Lopez14/19, 192 yards, 3 TD
RushingGio Lopez7 carries, 88 yards, TD
ReceivingJamaal Pritchett8 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD
Eastern MichiganPassingCam'Ron McCoy12/27, 73 yards, 2 INT
RushingCam'Ron McCoy13 carries, 73 yards, TD
ReceivingTerry Lockett Jr.2 receptions, 29 yards

References

  1. "JAGS SIGN 12 ON FIRST DAY OF EARLY SIGNING PERIOD". University of South Alabama Athletics. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  2. "Signing Day". University of South Alabama Athletics. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  3. "College Football Recruiting Classes - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  4. "South Alabama 2023 Football Commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Sun Belt Announces Football Preseason Awards & Poll". sunbeltsports.org. July 24, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  6. "2023 Football Schedule". USA Jaguars.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. Salerno, Cameron (December 24, 2023). "Eastern Michigan-South Alabama brawl: Postgame chaos erupts after sucker punch at 68 Ventures Bowl". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  8. Bumbaca, Chris (December 24, 2023). "EMU player sucker punches South Alabama player, ignites wild fight after 68 Ventures Bowl". USA Today. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  9. "Eastern Michigan apologizes for player's punch vs. South Alabama". ESPN.com. December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
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