The likeliest option to start under center is Ike Udengwu III (13-of-28, 100 yards, two interceptions), who made appearances in three contests in the 2023 season. The Eagles aerial attack is in question, as the team’s starter, Austin Smith, announced his intent to enter the transfer portal. The Eagles have scored an average of 20 points per game while they have given up an average of 24 points per game. Gambling considerations: South Alabama is favored by 17 points, with an over/under of 44.5, per DraftKings.Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.Network: ESPN/ESPN+ (A valid subscription is required for viewing for both channels.).Time and date: Saturday, December 23rd at 7 p.m.The Jaguars will be looking for their first bowl win in their program’s history. The Eagles will be looking for their first back-to-back bowl wins in program history. The Jaguars lost to Western Kentucky last year in the New Orleans Bowl.
Last year, the Eagles got their second-ever bowl win by defeating San Jose State in a rematch reminiscent of their historic 1987 bowl victory. This will be the third bowl game in a row for the Eagles, and the fourth bowl appearance for the Jaguars in the program’s short history. The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6) travel down to Mobile, Alabama this weekend, where they will face the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
