re: Why is Okie St playing AT South Alabama?

Not to take anything away from OSU, but the Jags can keep this a respectable contest. South is solid on both the offensive and defensive lines.

The key will be USA's ability to tackle in the secondary. Last week that inability led to two huge plays by Ole Miss that broke the game open.

On offense, the Jags have two solid RBs and an offense that can move the ball 20 to 20 and take time off the clock. They must be able to convert in the red zone after they didn't last week. The other big need is for receivers to improve catching the ball.

USA has played two big name opponents in Mobile - Miss State and NC State. South should have been up 14-0 on MSU to start the game, but didn't capitalize and MSU just methodically beat them down after that. NC State just ran all over the JAgs.

I kinda expect Okie to come out swinging and put the Jags down 14-0 before they know what hit them. Then South will start to creep back in....but trail by 17 at half.


The 3rd quarter will be decisive. If jags can cut the lead to 14 or 10, they have a shot. If they give up a big pass/run/return TD and the offense stalls....it could get ugly.


Hoping for the one where the Jags compete. I'll be there either way.