Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. South Alabama Jaguars Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025
We have an interesting Sun Belt Conference game in Week 4 of the college football season as the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will be heading to Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday evening to take on the South Alabama Jaguars in our Chanticleers vs Jaguars prediction. The game is airing exclusively on ESPN+, so this game is going to be intriguing as both teams are 1-2 this year. The Chanticleers (1-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) are coming off a 38-0 home loss to the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday. The Jaguars (1-2, 0-0) are on a two-game losing streak as they are coming off Saturday’s 31-15 road loss against the Auburn Tigers. Find the edge fast with NCAAF picks for Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at South Alabama Jaguars.
Chanticleers Looking to Find Some Offense
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are looking to figure out how to get more wins on the board as they are now 1-2 (0-0 Sun Belt) heading into this game as they attempt to get back to .500 on the season. The Chanticleers’ offense has been bleak as they are only scoring 6.5 points per game, ranking 136th. Backup quarterback Tad Hudson started last week and struggled so far this season as he has completed 22-of-45 (48.9%) of his passes for 209 yards with zero passing touchdowns to two interceptions. MJ Morris (Md/NC State transfer) has completed 57% of his passes in two games, but he also has thrown four interceptions. The running game has running back Dominic Knicely leading the way as he has recorded 18 rushing attempts for 137 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and has not found the end zone yet, but also has been involved in the passing game with a pair of catches for five yards (2.5 yards per reception).
The defense of Coastal Carolina has been a significant dropoff for the program as they are tied for 107th in college football as they are allowing 28.7 points per game. Coastal Carolina has done a terrible job of getting pressure on the opposing offense, as they have two sacks and two interceptions, meaning no fumbles forced or recovered by the defense. The Chanticleers team has a lot of improvement needed if they want to be a contender for a bowl game this season.
Injury Report for Coastal Carolina
- Defensive lineman Zeke Campbell: Undisclosed (Probable)
- Running back Dominic Knicely: Undisclosed (Probable)
- Tight end Brooks Johnson: Undisclosed (Probable)
- Tight end Cane Berrong: Knee (OUT)
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Jaguars Searching
The South Alabama Jaguars need to figure out how to snap their losing streak if they want to be in a good position after their 31-15 road loss to the Auburn Tigers last week. South Alabama is tied for 79th in the country with 28.0 points per game scored. Quarterback Bishop Davenport has been playing at a great level as he has completed 47-of-64 (73.4%) of his passes for 567 yards with six passing touchdowns to one interception while also running 22 times for 79 yards (3.6 yards per attempt) with one rushing touchdown.
The defense for the Jaguars has been playing at a lesser level as they are giving up 28.3 points per game, which is 102nd in college football. Their defense has turned the pressure up as they have recorded five sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries.
Injury Report for South Alabama
- Offensive guard Asher Hale: Undisclosed (Probable)
- Safety Damyrion Darby: Undisclosed (Probable)
- Wide receiver Nick Simmons: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Kicker Davis Little: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Offensive guard Daniel Foster-Allen: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Tight end Nate Forystek: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Safety Kohl Bradley: Undisclosed (OUT)
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at South Alabama Jaguars Pick
Spread Pick for Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama
- South Alabama Jaguars -15.5 (4 units)
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have been one of the worst offensive teams in college football and are already on a backup quarterback. Meanwhile, the South Alabama Jaguars are stepping up and being strong on the offensive side of the field. These teams have the same record, but they are at two completely different levels, as Coastal Carolina is scoring less than a touchdown and an extra point per game this year. All in all, go with the South Alabama Jaguars to cover the spread in their own stadium.
Over/Under Pick for Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama
- Under 51.5 (4 units)
Expecting much out of the Coastal Carolina offense feels like a tall order as they have zero passing touchdowns and six interceptions through three games. The running game is doing a respectable job, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, but without the threat to score a few touchdowns, it feels like the total is not going to be sniffed in this game. South Alabama is not going to be able to score 40+ points in this game, so take under 51.5 total points to be scored here.
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