Arkansas State Red Wolves vs South Alabama Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/14

College Football Preview

In Week 8 of the 2025 NCAA Football season, the Arkansas State Red Wolves travel to face the South Alabama Jaguars. The game will take place at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the game kicks off at 7:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Arkansas State enters the game with a 2-4 record this season, struggling on the road with a 0-3 record. They share the Sun Belt Conference with South Alabama, who currently stands at 1-5. The Jaguars have a slightly better home record of 1-2, and both teams look to improve their standing in the conference.

Arkansas State Team Preview

The Arkansas State Red Wolves have had a mixed season so far. In their most recent game, they won 31-30 against Texas State Bobcats at home. The team managed 248 passing yards and 152 rushing yards in that game.

Earlier in the season, the Red Wolves faced a tough time away from home. They lost 28-16 to Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and 28-21 to Kennesaw State Owls. In those games, they struggled with their rushing game, gaining only 17 yards against Louisiana-Monroe.

Quarterback Jaylen Raynor is a key player for the Red Wolves. He has thrown for 1,454 yards and eight touchdowns this season. The team is dealing with several injuries, including running back Ja’Quez Cross, who is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Arkansas State vs South Alabama Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. South Alabama Jaguars
  • Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL
  • Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Arkansas State +232, South Alabama -286

South Alabama Team Preview

South Alabama Jaguars have had a tough season so far. They have lost their last five games. The most recent loss was against Troy Trojans with a score of 31-24.

Offensively, the Jaguars rank 64th in points for with 150 points. They have 1,215 rushing yards, placing them 29th in that category. Their passing game is ranked 103rd with 1,068 yards.

The Jaguars have several players listed as questionable due to injuries. Key players include Daniel Foster-Allen and Wesley Miller. These injuries might affect their performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the game between Arkansas State and South Alabama, the pick against the spread is South Alabama to cover -7.5. South Alabama’s rushing attack ranks 29th this season, which could be a challenge for Arkansas State’s defense, ranked 113th in points against. The projected score is South Alabama 34, Arkansas State 24, giving South Alabama a comfortable margin to cover.

The recommended pick for the total is under 58.5 points. Both teams have allowed 190 points each this season, and their offenses rank in the middle range. With a projected total score of 58, the under looks like the safer option.