The Jaguars will play the Eagles on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, in the annual 68 Ventures Bowl event. The matchup takes place at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN, ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The college football bowls have arrived, with South Alabama and Eastern Michigan scheduled to play at the 2023 68 Ventures Bowl held at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Be sure to bet before the game kicks off on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Carefully review how each team has played this season before placing a bet. We've compiled some key performance stats for each team from the 2023 college football regular season below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - At the conclusion of the 2023 regular season, South Alabama had a 98.33 Sun Belt Conference conference power ranking. Their 68 Ventures Bowl opponent, Eastern Michigan, had a 99.00 MAC Conference power ranking.
- Away South Alabama - Heading into this bowl game, South Alabama has a 2-4 record as an away team. This ranked them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins in 2023.
- Home Eastern Michigan - Eastern Michigan has a 5-1 record as a home team for 2023. They finished the regular season ranked 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Points Scored - At the end of the 2023 regular season, South Alabama ranked 4th (371) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Eastern Michigan winding up 5th (244) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - South Alabama comes to this bowl game ranked 6th (263) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan ranked 4th (288) in the MAC Conference for points against them during the 2023 college football season.
- Team Records - South Alabama finished the 2023 regular season with a 6-6 overall record, with Eastern Michigan tallying a 6-6 standing.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild ride as South Alabama faces Eastern Michigan in the 2023 68 Ventures Bowl game! The game will take place at Hancock Whitney Stadium, setting the stage for an intense battle between these two teams.
According to the final college football regular season SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Eastern Michigan holds a slight advantage with a 99.00 ranking, while South Alabama is close behind with a 98.33 ranking. Both teams are evenly matched, promising an exciting showdown on the field.
Finishing the season with a 6-6 standing, South Alabama is eager to prove themselves in this bowl game. On the other hand, Eastern Michigan, also with a 6-6 standing, is determined to end the season on a high note. With both teams hungry for victory, this game is sure to be a nail-biter.
As the 2023 college football season nears its end, we recommend placing a bowl game wager at BetWay, BetMGM, or BetRivers. Compare the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our partner sportsbooks below to make the most of your bet. Don't miss out on one of your last chances to bet on 2023 college football – this game is bound to be a thrilling spectacle!
Best Jaguars at Eagles Odds
| Underdog Eastern Michigan | Favorite South Alabama |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Eastern Michigan | Favorite South Alabama |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
South Alabama is a -17.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Eastern Michigan is a +17.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 44.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 44.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
South Alabama is a -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Eastern Michigan is a +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | -17.5 -110+17.5 -110 |
Underdog Eastern Michigan - Eastern Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +17.5 Eastern Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite South Alabama - South Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -17.5 South Alabama favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
South Alabama at Eastern Michigan Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
First Team To Score
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | -250+190Bet |
South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | -350+225+10000Bet |
South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
Game to Overtime
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +1550No -10000Bet |
South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
Both Teams Score 10+
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | Yes -225No +170Bet |
| BetMGM | |
South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
Both Teams Score 20+
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +310No -450Bet |
South Alabama
Eastern Michigan
Both Teams Score 30+
12/23/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +1900No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Bowls | Eastern Michigan vs South Alabama Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 68 Ventures Bowl | USA 59, EMU 10 Hancock Whitney Stadium | South Alabama by 49 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| MAC West | |||||||||
| Eastern Michigan | 4-4 | 0.500 | 6 | 7 | 254 | 347 | 5-1 | 1-6 | L1 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| South Alabama | 4-4 | 0.500 | 7 | 6 | 430 | 273 | 5-2 | 2-4 | W1 |
South Alabama & Eastern Michigan Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
South Alabama Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM South Alabama YR: futures available
Eastern Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Eastern Michigan YR: futures available
South Alabama & Eastern Michigan Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | South Alabama vs Tulane | TULN 37, USA 17 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Southeastern Louisiana vs South Alabama | USA 35, SELA 17 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | South Alabama vs Oklahoma State | USA 33, OKST 7 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Central Michigan vs South Alabama | CMU 34, USA 30 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | South Alabama vs James Madison | JMU 31, USA 23 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | South Alabama vs Louisiana-Monroe | USA 55, ULM 7 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Southern Miss vs South Alabama | USA 55, USM 3 Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Louisiana vs South Alabama | UL 33, USA 20 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | South Alabama vs Troy | TROY 28, USA 10 Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Arkansas State vs South Alabama | USA 21, ARST 14 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Marshall vs South Alabama | USA 28, MRSH 0 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | South Alabama vs Texas State | TXST 52, USA 44 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Eastern Michigan vs South Alabama 68 Ventures Bowl | USA 59, EMU 10 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Howard vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 33, HOW 23 Friday, September 1st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Michigan vs Minnesota | MINN 25, EMU 6 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | UMass vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 19, MASS 17 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Eastern Michigan vs Jacksonville State | JVST 21, EMU 0 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan | CMU 26, EMU 23 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Ball State vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 24, BALL 10 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 28, KENT 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 20, EMU 13 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | WMU 45, EMU 21 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Eastern Michigan vs Toledo | TOL 49, EMU 23 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 30, AKR 27 (2OT) Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo | EMU 24, BUFF 11 Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 |
| Bowls | Eastern Michigan vs South Alabama 68 Ventures Bowl | USA 59, EMU 10 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.