South Alabama vs App State prediction & betting tips - September 19 | College Football Week 4

The South Alabama Jaguars are on the road in Week 4 as they head to Kidd Brewer Stadium on Thursday night to take on the App State Mountaineers in Sun Belt Conference action. With this being the first conference game of the season, setting the tone is significant for both teams.

South Alabama (1-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) is coming off a dominant 87-10 home victory last Thursday over the Northwestern State Demons. Freshman quarterback Gio Lopez played well as he finished 15 of 19 for 257 yards with four touchdowns as well as a four-yard rushing attempt.

App State (2-1, 0-0) is coming off a 21-19 road victory over the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday. Senior quarterback Joey Aguilar had a good game as he went 32 of 47 for 424 yards with two touchdowns to two interceptions while also carrying the football eight times for 28 yards (3.5 yards per attempt).

South Alabama vs. App State prediction

Throughout the first few games of the 2024 college football season, it is clear that South Alabama is the better team. The Jaguars are coming off an 87-point game and had two additional days off compared to the Mountaineers, so that rest will be a major factor.

These teams have been similar on the defensive side of the field, as South Alabama is allowing 29.7 points per game while Appalachian State is giving up 31.7 points per game.

Christian Horn for the Mountaineers has done well and is coming off a game where he finished with 108 receiving yards. He has gone over the 60-yard benchmark twice already this season, and the only game Horn failed to do so was against a ranked program. He also has not scored a touchdown in his last two games, so he is due in that department.

All in all, go with the South Alabama Jaguars to cover the spread as the better option, as this game should be within one possession.

South Alabama vs. App State betting tips

Tip 1: South Alabama Jaguars +7.5 (-115)

Tip 2: Christian Horn 60+ Receiving Yards (+140)

Tip 3: Christian Horn Anytime TD (+120)

South Alabama vs. App State head-to-head

These two teams have not played much throughout their history, as this will be the sixth game between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Mountaineers have controlled the series as they are 4-1 and have won the previous four encounters.

The most recent game took place in Boone, North Carolina, as the Mountaineers went on the road and defeated the Jaguars 31-7.

How to watch South Alabama vs. App State

This game between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Appalachian State Mountaineers will be available on linear television and streaming. For linear television, you can watch the game on ESPN. If you want to stream the game, it will be available on ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live Sports, Fubo TV and Sling TV.