South Alabama Jaguars vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Auburn Tigers (2-0) are hosting the South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Auburn opens this game as 24.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 53.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Jaguars played the Tulane Green Wave and went home with a loss by a final score of 33-31. In the running game, the Jaguars gave up 241 yds on 45 tries, which averages out to 5.4 yds per run allowed. South Alabama relinquished 16 pass completions on 27 tries for 165 yds, and a completion rate of 59.3%. Once the final whistle blew, they had 65 plays which totaled 421 yds. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up running the ball 41 times and recorded 190 yds, earning them an average of 4.6 yards per attempt.

In terms of scoring points, the South Alabama Jaguars have an average of 34.5 points per game. As a team they hold an average of 191.5 yards via the ground game which is 48th in the nation. The Jaguars have tallied 788 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, South Alabama has compiled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground. South Alabama has a total of 42 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 10 penalties for 60 yds. They have turned the football over 3 times.

Concerning passing yards, the Jaguars are conceding 324 yards which puts them in 46th in the nation. They are giving up 162.0 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.6%. Over the course of this season, they are surrendering 366.0 yards per outing putting them 91st in the nation. They have given up 1 touchdown by air as well as 6 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 204.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 408 yards via the running game in 2 games. The Jaguars rank 100th in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 27.0 PPG.

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The Tigers come into this game with a record of 2-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Tigers took home the win by a final score of 42-3 against the Ball State Cardinals. Auburn ran the ball for 6.6 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 224 yds on 34 attempts. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 495 yds and they ran 67 plays (7.4 yards per play). The Tigers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 62.5%, surrendering 71 yards on 10 out of 16 through the air. Auburn allowed 33 attempts on the ground for -3 yards (-0.1 yds per rush).

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Tigers are sitting 33rd in D-1 holding an average of 40.0 points per outing. The Auburn Tigers average 455.0 yards/game, ranking them 36th in the nation. The Auburn offense has totaled 148 yds of penalties on 17 infractions, which ranks 17th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have obtained 52 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Tigers currently sit at 379 passing yards along with holding an average of 189.5 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 97th in D-1. They are averaging 265.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 531 yards overall.

The Tigers are giving up 13.5 PPG, which has them sitting 41st in the nation. Auburn has given up a total of 61 yards on the ground (30.5 yards per game) and 0 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 245.0 yards/outing, which has them in 105th in the country. The Tigers defense has participated in 121 plays, which ranks 43rd in Division 1. Their defense has earned 1 fumble recovery and 0 picks so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Jaguars +24.5

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