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Posted: 9/13/2026 3:32 PM

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: Saturday September 19th, 2026 7:00 PM

Opponent: South Alabama  (1-1)

Site: Hancock Whitney Stadium

TV/Webcast: ESPN+

Radio: The Varsity Network App (free) 

South Alabama statistics, roster and media guide

South Alabama message board:  South Alabama Jaguars

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Posted: 9/13/2026 10:36 PM
Ohio opens as 4.5 point underdogs.

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Posted: 9/13/2026 10:47 PM
Ted Thompson wrote:expand_more
Ohio opens as 4.5 point underdogs.
I suspect that this is about 3 points more than it would have been a few days ago. Ohio won but arguably got outplayed and might be without key pieces.
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Posted: 9/13/2026 11:08 PM
Having just watched Purdue vs. Wake Forest, I am reminded what a bullet we dodged two years ago by having South Alabama's Gio Lopez unable to play. He's the starter for Wake now and gave Purdue fits with his legs and arm talent. Hopefully there's not that level of drop-off at our quarterback position, this time, with a week of preparation.
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Posted: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM
USA had Tulane on the ropes so they are better than being picked in the SBC West Division. Night game, guessing muggy, banged up ... another tough test. A bye week now would've been nice.
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Posted: 9/14/2026 9:03 AM
Will there be much Hype during this week at practice?
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Posted: 9/14/2026 11:27 AM
MonroeClassmate wrote:expand_more
Will there be much Hype during this week at practice?
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Posted: 9/14/2026 12:55 PM
Wishing only good health and recovery to Brune. However, if he cannot go, are we going to see Irving Brown? Impressive HS stats. I saw one carry against Nebraska and I'm sold.
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Posted: 9/14/2026 2:29 PM
I look forward to seeing what Brown can add to OUr running game, as well as fellow redshirt frosh RB Michael Taylor.
Last Edited: 9/14/2026 2:30:11 PM by bobcatsquared
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Posted: 9/14/2026 6:40 PM
Who will be available at QB?
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Posted: 9/15/2026 11:34 AM
I'm trying to remain positive but this is going to be tough to pull off. Concerns on both sides of the ball. The defense hasn't played as well as I had hoped so far but hoping it starts to level up week by week. South Alabama seems to have a potent offense, we will need a couple turnovers.

Offensively, obviously the QB situation is the big question mark. Beyond just the injuries, are we able to push the ball downfield in the air? The run game needs at least the threat to throw downfield in order to be effective and not sure we're getting that at this point. Not sure if this is a QB issue or a WR issue but didn't seem like our receivers had much separation against Jax St. We're missing that explosiveness that Hendricks and Bangura brought.
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Posted: 9/15/2026 11:53 AM
Our LB corps was supposed to be the strength of our defense this year. I was mighty disappointed in their performance on Saturday night.
Last Edited: 9/15/2026 12:10:59 PM by SBH
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Posted: 9/15/2026 12:03 PM
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Our LB corps was supposed to be the strength of our defense this year. I was might disappointed in their performance on Saturday night.
I was disappointed in both games. Lateral speed is not there for covering in the flats. I was hoping they would improve in those areas. Still a lot of season, so hopefully they become the group that was expected.
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Posted: 9/15/2026 12:45 PM
L.C. wrote:expand_more
Who will be available at QB?
I walked out of Peden behind 2 football players. One said "So who is starting QB next week" and the other said "psh I have no idea."
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Posted: 9/15/2026 1:34 PM
spongeBOB CATpants wrote:expand_more
I'm trying to remain positive but this is going to be tough to pull off. Concerns on both sides of the ball. The defense hasn't played as well as I had hoped so far but hoping it starts to level up week by week. South Alabama seems to have a potent offense, we will need a couple turnovers.

Offensively, obviously the QB situation is the big question mark. Beyond just the injuries, are we able to push the ball downfield in the air? The run game needs at least the threat to throw downfield in order to be effective and not sure we're getting that at this point. Not sure if this is a QB issue or a WR issue but didn't seem like our receivers had much separation against Jax St. We're missing that explosiveness that Hendricks and Bangura brought.
Hendricks was also a relentless blocker on the perimeter and downfield, and Harris was solid in that regard. Need some improvement there as well.
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Posted: 9/15/2026 5:02 PM
I recall the pithy saying, “ If you have two QB’s you don’t have any” BUT if #1 and # 2 are expected to be out for the game(s) I would think QB by committee is acceptable if they #3 & #4 have decidedly different strengths. No film on one and very little on two in is not something the opponents can easily game plan.
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Posted: 9/15/2026 5:38 PM
MonroeClassmate wrote:expand_more
I recall the pithy saying, “ If you have two QB’s you don’t have any” BUT if #1 and # 2 are expected to be out for the game(s) I would think QB by committee is acceptable if they #3 & #4 have decidedly different strengths. No film on one and very little on two in is not something the opponents can easily game plan.
Nice to have Grand as the backup…but from what I see from Davis we should be ok. He is a game changer.
Last Edited: 9/15/2026 5:39:14 PM by Doc Bobcat
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Posted: 9/15/2026 6:57 PM
Doc Bobcat wrote:expand_more
I recall the pithy saying, “ If you have two QB’s you don’t have any” BUT if #1 and # 2 are expected to be out for the game(s) I would think QB by committee is acceptable if they #3 & #4 have decidedly different strengths. No film on one and very little on two in is not something the opponents can easily game plan.
Nice to have Grand as the backup…but from what I see from Davis we should be ok. He is a game changer.
Got to get Hype into the game for at least one play. Best name in OHIO football since . . . [you fill in the blank]
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Posted: 9/15/2026 8:35 PM
Here's our breakdown of the South Alabama game. Mike and I discuss matchups with Creg Stephenson of AL.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnPQIddUEeM
Last Edited: 9/15/2026 8:35:33 PM by StevenTimothyVitte
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Posted: 9/15/2026 10:11 PM
We currently stand as 7pt. underdogs
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Posted: 9/16/2026 6:36 AM
Depth chart in game notes is unchanged.
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Posted: 9/16/2026 8:23 AM
Doc Bobcat wrote:expand_more
I recall the pithy saying, “ If you have two QB’s you don’t have any” BUT if #1 and # 2 are expected to be out for the game(s) I would think QB by committee is acceptable if they #3 & #4 have decidedly different strengths. No film on one and very little on two in is not something the opponents can easily game plan.
Nice to have Grand as the backup…but from what I see from Davis we should be ok. He is a game changer.
On your first snap when you shake a DE and go scampering to the GL, you are gonna be alright.

I'm not saying he's Poulos or Vezza, but as he grows he might be the next great one.
Last Edited: 9/16/2026 8:24:10 AM by OLineGuy74
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Posted: 9/16/2026 3:44 PM
The spread started @ -4.5 now -7.0. what's going on here. Do the bookies know something we don't?




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Posted: 9/16/2026 3:49 PM
71 BOBCAT wrote:expand_more
The spread started @ -4.5 now -7.0. what's going on here. Do the bookies know something we don't?
I think it is just due to a very impressive loss by South Alabama and unimpressive win by Ohio.
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Posted: 9/16/2026 7:17 PM
Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
The spread started @ -4.5 now -7.0. what's going on here. Do the bookies know something we don't?
I think it is just due to a very impressive loss by South Alabama and unimpressive win by Ohio.
A little. I think that it has more to do with the likelihood of of us starting a third string QB and being without numerous other starters.
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