Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Jaguars (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) will play the Ohio Bobcats (1-1) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Ohio opens this game as 4.5-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 51.

The Ohio Bobcats head into this game 1-1 for this season. In their last game, the Bobcats played the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and went home with a win by a final score of 29-27. When it came to stopping the run, the Bobcats conceded 161 yards on 46 attempts, which calculates to 3.5 yds per run surrendered. Ohio gave up 20 completions on 26 tries for a total of 286 yds, and a completion rate of 76.9%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 66 plays which gave them a total of 262 yds. The Ohio Bobcats ended up rushing 46 times and amassed 165 yds, which is an average of 3.6 yds per attempt.

The Bobcats currently have 565 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Ohio has totaled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 1 time. Ohio has amassed 34 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 5 infractions for 55 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 152.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 82nd in college football. In terms of scoring points, the Ohio Bobcats are averaging 25.0 points per contest.

The Bobcats are ranked 133rd in college football concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 38.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.6 yards per run and 204.5 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have given up 409 yards via the ground game in 2 games. Concerning passing yards, the Bobcats have conceded 561 yds which ranks them 120th in D-1. They are giving up 280.5 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 65.5%. In total, they are surrendering 485.0 yards per game which ranks them 131st in the nation. They have relinquished 4 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Jaguars head into this game 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Jaguars took a loss by a final score of 28-24 against the Tulane Green Wave. South Alabama conceded 29 run attempts for 212 yards (7.3 yards per rush). The Jaguars passing defense allowed a completion rate of 63.6%, relinquishing 212 yds on 14 for 22 passing. The Jaguars finished with a total of 478 yards while running 72 plays (6.6 yds per play). South Alabama rushed for 4.6 yds per attempt, totaling 182 yards on 40 carries.

The South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 436.5 yards per game, which ranks them 51st in college football. The South Alabama offense has racked up 93 yds of penalties on 11 violations, which is 100th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 211.5 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 423 yards for the year. They have tossed no picks while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have been able to record 52 1st downs. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Jaguars are ranking 69th in the nation with 31.5 PPG. For the season to this point, the Jaguars have compiled 450 passing yards as well as an average of 225.0 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 71st in college football.

The Jaguars are relinquishing 21.0 PPG, ranking them 73rd in college football. South Alabama has surrendered a total of 257 yards rushing (128.5 yards per outing) as well as 3 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have conceded 3 touchdowns via the pass and 199.0 yards per game, which has them in 65th in college football. The Jaguars defense has taken the field for 88 plays, which is good for 1st in the nation. They have tallied no fumbles recovered and 2 picks for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Jaguars -4.5

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