South Alabama vs. Central Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 3:32 p.m. ET

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Carter Bradley and the South Alabama Jaguars (2-1) are in action on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

The game between the Jaguars and Chippewas will be airing on ESPN+.

Learn more about the South Alabama Jaguars and the Central Michigan Chippewas.

How to Watch South Alabama vs. Central Michigan

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
TV: Watch on ESPN+

South Alabama's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	at Tulane	L 37-17	+6
9/9/2023	vs. SE Louisiana	W 35-17	-23
9/16/2023	at Oklahoma State	W 33-7	+7
9/23/2023	vs. Central Michigan	-
9/30/2023	at James Madison	-	-
10/7/2023	at UL Monroe	-	-
10/17/2023	vs. Southern Miss	-	-
10/28/2023	vs. Louisiana	-	-
11/2/2023	at Troy	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. Arkansas State	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. Marshall	-	-
11/25/2023	at Texas State	-	-

Jaguars 2023 Stats & Insights

On offense, South Alabama ranks 71st in the FBS with 389.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 68th in total defense (352 yards allowed per contest).
South Alabama is totaling 201 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 94th in the FBS. The defense ranks 100th, allowing 252.7 passing yards per game.
The Jaguars rank 73rd in scoring offense (28.3 points per game) and 51st in scoring defense (20.3 points allowed per game) this year.
The Jaguars are averaging 188.7 rushing yards per game on offense (38th in the FBS), and they rank 36th defensively with 99.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
South Alabama ranks 66th in third-down defense this season (38.2% third-down percentage allowed), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with a 51.3% third-down percentage.
The Jaguars rank 47th in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (11th in the FBS) while committing six (95th in the FBS).

South Alabama 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
La'Damian Webb	RB	272 YDS / 4 TD / 90.7 YPG / 8 YPC
Caullin Lacy	WR	20 REC / 303 YDS / 3 TD / 101 YPG
Carter Bradley	QB	600 YDS (72.2%) / 4 TD / 3 INT -18 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6 RUSH YPG
Kentrel Bullock	RB	190 YDS / 1 TD / 63.3 YPG / 4.3 YPC 6 REC / 32 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
Brock Higdon	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Jamie Sheriff	DL	2 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Jaden Voisin	S	7 TKL / 0 TFL
Khalil Jacobs	LB	2 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK

Central Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/1/2023	at Michigan State	L 31-7	+14
9/9/2023	vs. New Hampshire	W 45-42	-7
9/16/2023	at Notre Dame	L 41-17	+34.5
9/23/2023	at South Alabama	-
9/30/2023	vs. Eastern Michigan	-	-
10/7/2023	at Buffalo	-	-
10/14/2023	vs. Akron	-	-
10/21/2023	at Ball State	-	-
10/31/2023	vs. Northern Illinois	-	-
11/7/2023	at Western Michigan	-	-
11/15/2023	at Ohio	-	-
11/24/2023	vs. Toledo	-	-

Chippewas 2023 Stats & Insights

Central Michigan has lots of room to improve, as it ranks 15th-worst in total yards per game (305.7) and sixth-worst in total yards allowed per game (507.3).
Central Michigan has struggled on both sides of the ball in terms of passing this season, ranking 10th-worst in passing yards (145.7 per game) and fourth-worst in passing yards surrendered (371.3 per game).
The Chippewas have been sputtering on defense, ranking ninth-worst with 38 points surrendered per game. They have been more productive on offense, compiling 23 points per contest (98th-ranked).
From an offensive standpoint, the Chippewas are generating 160 rushing yards per game (68th-ranked). They rank 78th in the FBS defensively (136 rushing yards given up per game).
Central Michigan ranks fifth-worst in third-down conversion rate (25.6%), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 82nd in the FBS with a 41% third-down rate allowed.
With two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (31st in the FBS) this season, the Chippewas rank 75th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.

Central Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Bert Emanuel Jr.	QB	280 YDS (50%) / 3 TD / 3 INT 142 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 47.3 RUSH YPG
Myles Bailey	RB	184 YDS / 2 TD / 61.3 YPG / 5 YPC
Chris Parker	WR	5 REC / 142 YDS / 1 TD / 47.3 YPG
Jase Bauer	QB	157 YDS (44.8%) / 0 TD / 0 INT 43 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 14.3 RUSH YPG
Kyle Moretti	LB	16 TKL / 2 TFL
Donte Kent	DB	15 TKL / 1 TFL
Jacques Bristol	DL	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Maurice White	DL	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK