The R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will have South Alabama taking on Western Kentucky. The S. Alabama Jaguars have been getting it done on defense all season. They were 12th in total yards and 4th against the run. They are giving up 19.4 points a game. The offense put up 31.9 points a game. Western Kentucky was led by their offense, which ranked ninth in total yards. in the country, averaging 483.3 yards per game, ninth best in the country. They were the second-best passing attack in the country. They put up 35.8 points On the defensive side, they gave up 23.5 points.
Quarterback Austin Reed entered the transfer portal but withdraw and returned to the team. They will be without tight end Joshua Simon and two starting offensive linemen. The Jaguars lost just two games by a total of five points. S. Alabama went over in seven games this season including three of their last four. South Alabama has a balanced offensive attack, while W. Kentucky has a prolific passing attack. The Jaguars averaged 32.2 points a game over its final five games and the Hilltoppers put up 35.8 points. The over is 4-0 in the Hilltoppers' last four games in December and 3-0-1 in the Jaguars' last four games following a straight-up win.

Play on the OVER.