South Alabama Jaguars vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

Yulman Stadium is the location where the Tulane Green Wave (0-1) will take on the South Alabama Jaguars (1-0) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. South Alabama opens as 9.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 49.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Jaguars took on the Southeastern Louisiana Lions and walked away with a win by a score of 39-14. In the running game, the Jaguars gave up 45 yards on 17 attempts, which is an average of 2.6 yds per run allowed. South Alabama allowed 12 pass completions on 20 tries for a total of 186 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.0%. In all, they had 86 plays which gave them a total of 395 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up rushing 59 times and accumulated 241 yds, which is an average of 4.1 yds per attempt.

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Concerning scoring points, the South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 39.0 points per outing. As a unit they maintain an average of 241.0 yards in the run game which is 35th in Division 1. The Jaguars have racked up 395 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, South Alabama has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. South Alabama has accrued 27 first downs, and they have been called for 5 penalties for 47 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

When it comes to passing yards, the Jaguars have conceded 186 yds which puts them in 63rd in Division 1. They have conceded 186.0 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 60.0%. During this campaign, they are giving up 231.0 yards per contest ranking them 43rd in Division 1. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as no touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 2.6 yards per running attempt and 45.0 rushing yards per game for the season. Overall, they have conceded 45 rushing yards through 1 contest. The Jaguars are ranked 58th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 14.0 PPG.

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The Green Wave come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Green Wave took a loss by a score of 17-3 when they played the Duke Blue Devils. Tulane ran the ball for 2.1 yards per carry, totaling 54 yards on 26 attempts. The Green Wave finished the game with 258 yards while they ran 56 plays (4.6 yds per play). The Green Wave passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 46.4%, relinquishing 131 yds on 13 for 28 passing. Tulane gave up 49 rushing attempts for 250 yards (5.1 yds per carry).

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Green Wave are ranking 131st in college football maintaining an average of 3.0 PPG. The Tulane Green Wave hold an average of 258.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 123rd in D-1. The Tulane offense has compiled 109 penalty yards on 15 violations, ranking them 4th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away no picks while conceding 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 10 first downs. For the year to this point, the Green Wave have compiled 204 passing yards. They average 54.0 yards per game on the ground.

Tulane has allowed the opposition a total of 250 yards via the ground game and 2 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have allowed no touchdowns through the air as well as 131.0 yards per game, ranking them 42nd in the country. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and no interceptions so far this season. The Green Wave defense has been on the field for 77 plays, which has them ranked 110th in Division 1. The Green Wave are giving up 17.0 points per game, ranking them 74th in the nation.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Jaguars +9.5

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