Game 7
South Alabama (4-2, 2-0 SBC) at Marshall (3-3, 0-2 SBC)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Huntington, W.V. (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
Watch: ESPN2
Listen: Jags Radio Network
Social: @SouthAlabamaFB

NOTES

• The South Alabama offensive line was named to the Joe Moore Midseason Honor Roll on Oct. 14, which highlights the top offensive line units in the country. The Jags were the only Sun Belt school on the 25-team list and only one of five Group of 6 programs.
• The South Alabama offense exploded for 50-plus points in back-to-back games against ULM (52) and Arkansas State (56). The 56 points against Arkansas State was the most by the program in a Sun Belt league game. It was the third time South Alabama scored 50-plus in back-to-back games and the first time since scoring 55 in games against Southern Miss and ULM in 2023. The Jags' other time was during the 2009 season. 
• South Alabama has scored on its opening possession in five of its six games, including a touchdown in four of those contests. 
• Keenan Phillips, PJ Martin and Trae'von Dunbar have combined for 1,146 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Against Arkansas State, Phillips led the bunch with 157 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. Phillips also added a 100-yard kick return, which was the first one in almost 10 years for the Jags. He finished with 264 all-purpose yards and four scores.
• Cole Blaylock leads South Alabama with 42 tackles, including 11 tackles at Kentucky and 10 at Arkansas State. The Jaguar defense has forced 11 turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery against Arkansas State. Masey Lewis, who recovered a fumble against ULM, had an interception and a forced fumble in the Arkansas State game. 
• South Alabama has scored on 23 of its 26 trips to the red zone for an 88.5 percent clip

ABOUT MARSHALL

• Marshall is 3-3 overall and 0-2 in Sun Belt play after losing its last outing against Coastal Carolina. The Herd fell behind 27-0 before scoring 21 unanswered points over the final 16 minutes of game time. Coastal Carolina held the ball for the final 2:13 as the Herd were unable to complete the comeback. 
• Tony Gibson is in his second season as Marshall's head coach. 
• The Herd are averaging 22.0 points and 406.5 yards of total offense per game. Opponents are averaging 33.7 points and 447.3 yards per game through six contests. 

SERIES HISTORY

• South Alabama is 1-0 all-time against Marshall. 
• The 2023 meeting resulted in a 28-0 win at Hancock Whitney Stadium for the Jags, while La'Damien Webb rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown. Carter Bradley threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns as Caullin Lacy hauled in nine catches for 126 yards. 
• This is the first time South Alabama has played in the state of West Virginia. 

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