2020 South Alabama Jaguars football team

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2020 South Alabama Jaguars football
South Alabama Jaguars wordmark.svg
Conference Sun Belt Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record4–7 (3–5 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Kenny Edenfield (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinatorGreg Stewart (3rd season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Hancock Whitney Stadium
Seasons
←  2019
2021  →
2020 Sun Belt Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 14 Coastal Carolina xy+ 8 –0   11 –1  
Appalachian State  6 –2   9 –3  
Georgia Southern  4 –4   8 –5  
Georgia State  4 –4   6 –4  
Troy  3 –4   5 –6  
West Division
No. 15 Louisiana xy+  7 –1   10 –1  
South Alabama  3 –5   4 –7  
Arkansas State  2 –6   4 –7  
Texas State  2 –6   2 –10  
Louisiana–Monroe  0 –7   0 –10  
Championship: Louisiana at Coastal Carolina (Canceled)
  • + – Conference co-champions
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Jaguars played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Steve Campbell.

Contents

This was the team's first season at Hancock Whitney Stadium, after competing for 10 years at Ladd–Peebles Stadium. After the team completed their season with a 4–7 record (3–5 in conference play), Campbell was fired on December 6, 2020.

Schedule

South Alabama had games scheduled against Florida and Grambling State, but were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] [2]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 38:00 p.m.at Southern Miss *
 CBSSN W 32–217,500
September 126:30 p.m. Tulane *
 ESPN2 L 24–276,000
September 246:30 p.m. UAB *
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
 ESPN L 10–425,766
October 1711:00 a.m. Texas State Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
 ESPNU W 30–205,142
October 246:00 p.m. Louisiana–Monroe
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
 ESPN+ W 38–145,186
October 296:30 p.m.at Georgia Southern
ESPNL 17–243,457
November 77:00 p.m.at No. 15 Coastal Carolina
ESPNUL 6–235,000
November 141:00 p.m.at No. 25 Louisiana
ESPN+L 10–385,585
November 213:00 p.m. Georgia State
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL
ESPNUL 14–315,224
November 282:00 p.m.at Arkansas State
ESPN3 W 38–314,013
December 51:00 p.m. Troy
  • Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Mobile, AL (rivalry)
ESPN3L 0–295,375

[3] [4]

Game summaries

At Southern Miss

South Alabama at Southern Mississippi
1234Total
•Jaguars13010629
Golden Eagles0103821
      
Scoring summary
113:57USAJalen Tolbert 73 yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Tanner McGee 2-pt. pass failed)
(3 plays, 75 yards, 1:03)		USA 6–0
01:30USATerrion Avery 2 yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(9 plays, 99 yards, 3:47)		USA 13–0
210:27USMDon Ragsdale 2 yard rush (Briggs Bourgeois kick)
(8 plays, 79 yards, 3:48)		USA 13–7
00:14USMBriggs Bourgeois 26 yard field goal
(13 plays, 64 yards, 5:10)		USA 13–10
310:23USAJalen Tolbert 31 yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(10 plays, 56 yards, 3:37)		USA 20–10
06:56USMBriggs Bourgeois 28 yard field goal
(10 plays, 55 yards, 3:27)		USA 20–13
02:15USADiego Guajardo 21 yard field goal
(12 plays, 85 yards, 4:41)		USA 23–13
410:20USA Kawaan Baker 52 yard pass from Chance Lovertich (Diego Guajardo kick failed)
(7 plays, 80 yards, 3:48)		USA 29–13
05:42USMNaricuss Driver 1 yard rush (Luke Baker 2-pt. pass good)
(11 plays, 75 yards, 4:38)		USA 29–21
01:40USADiego Guajardo 34-yard field goal
(8 plays, 59 yards, 4:02)		USA 32–21
Pregame lineOver/under
USM −12.555
StatisticsSouth AlabamaSouthern Miss
First downs2320
Total yards529409
Rushing yards16695
Passing yards363314
Turnovers20
Time of possession29:0830:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassing Desmond Trotter 16/27, 299 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingCarlos Davis15 carries, 85 yards
Receiving Jalen Tolbert 6 yards, 169 yards, 2 TD
Southern MissPassingJack Abraham22/32, 314 yards
Rushing Frank Gore Jr. 12 carries, 32 yards
Receiving Tim Jones 6 receptions, 139 yards

Tulane

Tulane at South Alabama
1234Total
•Green Wave0671427
Jaguars01410024
  • Date: September 12, 2020
  • Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium
    Mobile, AL
  • Game start: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 36 minutes
  • Game attendance: 6,000
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Parly Cloudy • Wind: 0 MPH
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens (play-by-play), Dustin Fox (analyst), Lauren Sisler (sideline reporter)
     
Scoring summary
210:51USAKawaan Baker 34-yard pass from Chance Lovertich (Diego Guajardo kick)
(9 plays, 80 yards, 2:46)		USA 7–0
09:27TULNCameron Carroll 6-yard rush (Merek Glover PAT failed)
(4 plays, 75 yards, 1:24)		USA 7–6
06:46USAJalen Wayne 13-yard pass from Chance Lovertich (Diego Guajardo kick)
(5 plays, 75 yards, 2:41)		USA 14–6
312:15USACarlos Davis 2-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 2:45)		USA 21–6
07:38USADiego Guajardo 49-yard field goal
(7 plays, 24 yards, 2:54)		USA 24–6
05:07TULNCameron Carroll 12-yard rush (Merek Glover kick)
(6 plays, 60 yards, 2:31)		USA 24–13
414:42TULNKeon Howard 1-yard rush (two-point conversion rush attempt failed)
(5 plays, 42 yards, 1:48)		USA 24–19
03:18TULNAmare Jones 16-yard rush (Keon Howard two-point conversion pass to Tyrick James)
(6 plays, 67 yards, 1:48)		TULN 27–24
Pregame lineOver/under
TUL −852.5 [5]
StatisticsTulaneSouth Alabama
First downs2220
Total yards394401
Rushing yards20478
Passing yards190323
Turnovers11
Time of possession26:0233:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingKeon Howard14/30, 190 yards
Rushing Tyjae Spears 11 carries, 106 yards
Receiving Jha'Quan Jackson 3 receptions, 44 yards
South AlabamaPassingChase Lovertich18/30, 249 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCarlos Davis17 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kawaan Baker 7 receptions, 129 yards, 1 TD

UAB

Alabama–Birmingham at South Alabama
1234Total
•Blazers141401442
Jaguars0100010
     
Scoring summary
113:14UABSpencer Brown 15-yard rush (Matthew Quinn kick)
(4 plays, 80 yards, 1:46)		UAB 7–0
05:26UABSpencer Brown 1-yard rush (Matthew Quinn kick)
(12 plays, 76 yards, 5:51)		UAB 14–0
214:30USAJalen Talbot 38-yard pass from Chance Lovertich (Diego Guajardo kick)
(5 plays, 70 yards, 1:18)		UAB 14–7
12:57USADeigo Guajardo 31-yard field goal
(5 plays, 28 yards, 1:36)		UAB 14–10
10:20UABSpencer Brown 20-yard rush (Matthew Quinn kick)
(7 plays, 75 yards, 2:37)		UAB 21–10
03:20UABTrea Shropshire 6-yard pass from Bryson Lucero (Matthew Quinn kick)
(6 plays, 71 yards, 2:19)		UAB 28–10
407:15UABAustin Watkins 15-yard pass from Bryson Lucero (Matthew Quinn kick)
(9 plays, 63 yards, 5:32)		UAB 35–10
03:08UAB DeWayne McBride 6-yard rush (Matthew Quinn kick)
(6 plays, 48 yards, 3:08)		UAB 42–10
Pregame lineOver/under
UAB −6.547.5 [6]
StatisticsUABSouth Alabama
First downs2218
Total yards509315
Rushing yards190147
Passing yards319168
Turnovers12
Time of possession35:0025:00
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UABPassingBryson Lucero18/28, 319 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Spencer Brown 20 carries, 105 yards, 3 TDs
Receiving Austin Watkins 7 receptions, 183 yards, 1 TD
South AlabamaPassingChance Lovertich14/29, 168 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingCarlos Davis17 carries, 105 yards
ReceivingJalen Tolbert3 receptions, 59 yards, 1 TD

Texas State

Texas State at South Alabama
1234Total
Bobcats737320
•Jaguars31401330
      
Scoring summary
106:53USADiego Guajardo 33-yard field goal
(10 plays, 50 yards, 4:04)		USA 3–0
04:07TXSTJackson Lanam 9-yard pass from Brady McBride (Seth Keller kick)
(9 plays, 65 yards, 2:46)		TXST 7–3
213:19USACarlos Davis 1-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(14 plays, 75 yards, 5:48)		USA 10–7
04:48TXSTSeth Keller 30-yard field goal
(8 plays, 27 yards, 2:30)		TIE 10–10
00:12USAJalen Tolbert 1-yard pass from Chance Lovertich (Diego Guajardo kick)
(14 plays, 75 yards, 5:48)		USA 17–10
307:57TXSTBrock Sturges 1-yard rush (Seth Keller kick)
(3 plays, 50 yards, 0:48)		TIE 17–17
414:01USADiego Guajardo 24-yard field goal
(10 plays, 54 yards, 4:34)		USA 20–17
10:30TXSTSeth Keller 41-yard field goal
(8 plays, 41 yards, 3:31)		TIE 20–20
07:10USAKawaan Baker 8-yard from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(10 plays, 75 yards, 3:20)		USA 27–20
01:09USADiego Guajardo 44-yard field goal
(10 plays, 46 yards, 4:00)		USA 30–20
Pregame lineOver/under
USA −557.5 [7]
StatisticsTexas StateSouth Alabama
First downs2224
Total yards348385
Rushing yards88132
Passing yards260253
Turnovers00
Time of possession25:5234:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas StatePassingBrady McBride28/40, 260 yards, 1 TD
RushingJahmyl Jeter5 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingJah'Marae Sheread4 receptions, 72 yards
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter18/22, 187 yards, 1 TD
RushingCarlos Davis32 yards, 113 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJalen Tolbert9 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD

Louisiana–Monroe

Louisiana–Monroe at South Alabama
1234Total
Warhawks060814
•Jaguars17014738
  • Date: October 24, 2020
  • Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium
    Mobile, AL
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2 hours and 58 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,186
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy• Wind: None
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): JD Byars (play–by–play) and Pat Greenwood (analyst)
    
Scoring summary
110:07USADevin Rockette 95-yard interception returned (Diego Guajardo kick)
(7 plays, 53 yards, 3:44)		USA 7–0
03:01USADiego Guajardo 50-yard field goal
(10 plays, 50 yards, 4:15)		USA 10–0
00:51USAKawaan Baker 80-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(2 plays, 82 yards, 0:42)		USA 17–0
203:54ULMJosh Johnson 1-yard rush (Davis Hughes PAT failed)
(8 plays, 85 yards, 3:35)		USA 17–7
304:25USADesmond Trotter 5-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(10 plays, 80 yards, 5:10)		USA 24–6
00:13USAKawaan Baker 16-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(5 plays, 49 yards, 2:43)		USA 31–6
412:26ULMJordan Carroll 4-yard pass from Colby Suits (Colby Suits two-point conversion pass to Jevin Frett)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 2:47)		USA 31–14
01:39USAKawaan Baker 5-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(16 plays, 71 yards, 10:47)		USA 38–14
Pregame lineOver/under
USA −14.557 [8]
StatisticsLouisiana–MonroeSouth Alabama
First downs2020
Total yards380415
Rushing yards98169
Passing yards286246
Turnovers21
Time of possession28:2931:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Louisiana–MonroePassingColby Suits23/34, 286 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Josh Johnson 15 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahquan Bloomfield3 receptions, 69 yards
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter8/12, 184 yards, 3 TDs
RushingCarlos Davis17 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingKawaan Baker6 receptions, 154 yards, 3 TDs

At Georgia Southern

South Alabama at Georgia Southern
1234Total
Jaguars377017
•Eagles01001424
  • Date: October 29, 2020
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 7:32 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 13 minutes
  • Game attendance: 3,457
  • Referee: Kyle Olsen
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Matt Barrie (play–by–play), Mike Golic Jr. (analyst), and Lericia Harris (sideline reporter)
   
Scoring summary
110:07USADiego Guajardo 54-yard field goal
(10 plays, 40 yards, 4:53)		USA 3–0
210:09GASOAlex Raynor 29-yard field goal
(11 plays, 81 yards, 5:56)		TIE 3–3
06:05GASOJ. D. King 13-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(6 plays, 52 yards, 3:00)		GASO 10–3
02:50USABrandon Crum 3-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(8 plays, 70 yards, 3:15)		TIE 10–10
301:39USAJalen Tolbert 12-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(6 plays, 52 yards, 2:28)		USA 17–10
412:57GASOWesley Kennedy III 14-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(7 plays, 75 yards, 3:42)		TIE 17–17
08:02GASOWesley Kennedy III 15-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(5 plays, 47 yards, 2:45)		GASO 24–17
Pregame lineOver/under
GASO −3.552 [9]
StatisticsSouth AlabamaGeorgia Southern
First downs1615
Total yards264345
Rushing yards64250
Passing yards20095
Turnovers11
Time of possession28:1931:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter20/27, 200 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCarlos Davis20 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingKawaan Baker5 receptions, 65 yards
Georgia SouthernPassingShai Werts5/9, 95 yards, 1 INT
RushingWesley Kennedy III13 carries, 91 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingMalik Murray1 reception, 38 yards

At Coastal Carolina

South Alabama at Coastal Carolina
1234Total
Jaguars33006
•No. 15 Chanticleers1430623
  • Date: November 7, 2020
  • Location: Brooks Stadium
    Conway, SC
  • Game start: 8:02 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours, 6 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,000
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: NE, 5 MPH
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Courtney Lyle (play–by–play) and Rene Ingoglia (analyst)
    
Scoring summary
110:24CCUShermari Jones 1-yard run (Massimo Biscardi kick)
(7 plays, 72 yards, 2:48)		CCU 7–0
5:06USADiego Guajardo 31-yard field goal
(11 plays, 62 yards, 5:18)		CCU 7–3
5:06CCU C. J. Marable 9-yard pass from Grayson McCall (Massimo Biscardi kick)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 2:50)		CCU 14–3
25:08USADiego Guajardo 43-yard field goal
(13 plays, 74 yards, 5:15)		CCU 14–6
0:18CCUMassimo Biscardi 26-yard field goal
(7 plays, 61 yards, 2:11)		CCU 17–6
410:47CCUMassimo Biscardi 30-yard field goal
(7 plays, 46 yards, 3:33)		CCU 20–6
6:07CCUMassimo Biscardi 27-yard field goal
(8 plays, 72 yards, 4:10)		CCU 23–6
Pregame lineOver/under
CCU −1757.5 [10]
StatisticsSouth AlabamaCoastal Carolina
First downs1618
Total yards336445
Rushing yards93236
Passing yards243209
Turnovers22
Time of possession30:1529:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter23/31, 243 yards
RushingCarlos Davis17 carries, 73 yards
Receiving Jalen Wayne 5 receptions, 91 yards
Coastal CarolinaPassing Grayson McCall 17/24, 209 yards, 1 TD
RushingReese White9 carries, 81 yards
Receiving Jaivon Heiligh 5 receptions, 95 yards

At Louisiana

South Alabama at Louisiana
1234Total
Jaguars370010
•No. 25 Ragin' Cajuns14143738
  • Date: November 14, 2020
  • Location: Cajun Field
    Lafayette, LA
  • Game start: 1:06 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 9 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,585
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy • Wind: S 10 MPH
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Dan McDonald (play–by–play) and Chris Lanaux (analyst)
    
Scoring summary
110:25LAJalen Williams 5-yard pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(9 plays, 57 yards, 3:07)		LA 7–0
08:28LAChris Smith 22-yard rush (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(3 plays, 26 yards, 0:49)		LA 14–0
01:05USADiego Guajardo 26-yard field goal
(15 plays, 52 yards, 7:14)		LA 14–3
207:54LAErrol Rogers Jr. 3-yard pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(11 plays, 75 yards, 5:05)		LA 21–3
04:04USAKawaan Baker 7-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(10 plays, 75 yards, 3:50)		LA 21–10
01:55LA Elijah Mitchell 5-yard rush (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(6 plays, 78 yards, 2:04)		LA 28–10
302:32LAKenneth Almendares 25-yard field goal
(7 plays, 82 yards, 3:54)		LA 31–10
410:59LA Trey Ragas 25-yard pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(10 plays, 80 yards, 4:16)		LA 38–10
Pregame lineOver/under
LA −14.553 [11]
StatisticsSouth AlabamaLouisiana
First downs1923
Total yards268506
Rushing yards123254
Passing yards145252
Turnovers22
Time of possession31:4728:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter15/28, 133 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTerrion Avery14 carries, 62 yards
ReceivingJalen Tolbert5 receptions, 64 yards
LouisianaPassing Levi Lewis 21/31, 252 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Chris Smith 7 carries, 99 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingNeal Johnson3 receptions, 40 yards

Georgia State

Georgia State at South Alabama
1234Total
•Panthers07141031
Jaguars707014
  • Date: November 21, 2020
  • Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium
    Mobile, AL
  • Game start: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 25 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,224
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy • Wind: ESE 7 MPH
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens (play–by–play) and Rocky Boiman (analyst)
   
Scoring summary
113:05USACarlos Davis 17-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(4 plays, 34 yards, 1:43)		USA 7-0
213:25GSUCornelious Brown IV 1-yard rush (Michael Hayes Kick)
(15 plays, 96 yards, 6:28)		TIE 7-7
36:11USAJared Wilson 7-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(8 plays, 70 yards, 1:32)		USA 14-7
5:16GSUTucker Gregg 3-yard rush (Michael Hayes kick)
(3 plays, 75 yards, 0:55)		TIE 14-14
2:05GSUTucker Gregg 33-yard rush (Michael Hayes kick)
(5 plays, 80 yards, 1:46)		GSU 21-14
411:03GSUMichael Hayes 23-yard field goal
(12 plays, 73 yards, 4:40)		GSU 24-14
5:33GSUTucker Gregg 1-yard rush (Michael Hayes kick)
(5 plays, 55 yards, 3:06)		GSU 31-14
Pregame lineOver/under
GSU –3.558.5 [12]
StatisticsGeorgia StateSouth Alabama
First downs1919
Total yards556324
Rushing yards222113
Passing yards334211
Turnovers41
Time of possession29:1630:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia StatePassingCornelious Brown IV19/28, 334 yards, 3 INTs
RushingTucker Gregg18 carries, 79 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingSam Pickney5 receptions, 176 yards
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter25/43, 211 yards
RushingJared Wilson7 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJalen Tolbert5 receptions, 75 yards

At Arkansas State

South Alabama at Arkansas State
1234Total
•Jaguars77141038
Red Wolves7107731
       
Scoring summary
108:50ARSTBrandon Bowling 3-yard pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe kick)
(9 plays, 69 yards, 3:31)		ARST 7–0
00:35USADesmond Trotter 2-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(10 plays, 72 yards, 3:57)		TIE 7–7
211:23USAKawaan Baker 26-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(8 plays, 64 yards, 3:19)		USA 14–7
01:09ARSTBrandon Bowling 25-yard pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe kick)
(8 plays, 75 yards, 3:19)		TIE 14–14
00:00ARSTBlake Grupe 35-yard field goal
(4 plays, 64 yards, 0:31)		ARST 17–14
309:55ARSTJonathan Adams Jr. 14-yard pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe kick)
(9 plays, 75 yards, 4:59)		ARST 24–14
06:39USAJalen Tolbert 42-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick)
(8 plays, 82 yards, 3:10)		ARST 24–21
00:34USAJalen Tolbert 37-yard pass from Tanner McGee (Diego Guajardo kick)
(6 plays, 73 yards, 2:38)		USA 28–24
412:03ARSTJonathan Adams Jr. 3-yard pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe kick)
(8 plays, 71 yards, 3:24)		ARST 31–28
04:56USAJalen Tolbert 51-yard pass from Tanner McGee (Diego Guajardo kick)
(5 plays, 61 yards, 1:59)		USA 35–31
01:24USADiego Guajardo 30-yard field goal
(6 plays, 19 yards, 1:56)		USA 38–31
Pregame lineOver/under
ARST –7.563.5 [13]
StatisticsSouth AlabamaArkansas State
First downs2525
Total yards486494
Rushing yards99170
Passing yards387324
Turnovers10
Time of possession31:0328:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter16/22, 242 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCarlos Davis12 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingJalen Tolbert10 receptions, 252 yards, 3 TDs
Arkansas StatePassing Logan Bonner 11/16, 183 yards, 4 TDs
RushingJamal Jones19 carries, 93 yards
Receiving Jonathan Adams Jr. 9 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TDs

Troy

Troy at South Alabama
1234Total
•Trojans3240229
Jaguars00000
  • Date: December 5, 2020
  • Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium
    Mobile, AL
  • Game start: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 2 hours and 52 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,375
  • Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NNE 6 MPH
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): J. D. Byars (play–by–play) and Pat Greenwood (analyst)
   
Scoring summary
106:02TROYEvan Legassey 22-yard field goal
(13 plays, 56 yards, 4:17)		TROY 3–0
211:06TROYKhalil McClain 15-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey kick)
(10 plays, 89 yards, 3:48)		TROY 10–0
09:26TROY Kaylon Geiger 15-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey kick)
(3 plays, 28 yards, 0:40)		TROY 17–0
03:56TROYTray Eafford 21-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey kick)
(8 plays, 68 yards, 2:51)		TROY 24–0
00:08TROYEvan Legassey 44-yard field goal
(4 plays, 29 yards, 0:23)		TROY 27–0
407:02TROYTeam Safety
(3 plays, -7 yards, 0:54)		TROY 29–0
Pregame lineOver/under
TROY –454 [14]
StatisticsTroySouth Alabama
First downs2517
Total yards414239
Rushing yards11757
Passing yards297182
Turnovers12
Time of possession31:4728:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TroyPassing Gunnar Watson 34/41, 297 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Kimani Vidal 22 carries, 76 yards
ReceivingTray Eafford4 receptions, 67 yards, 1 TD
South AlabamaPassingDesmond Trotter15/28, 144 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Caullin Lacy 4 carries, 38 yards
ReceivingJalen Tolbert5 receptions, 92 yards

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The 2020 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia and were led by fifth-year head coach Kirby Smart. For the first time since 2016, the Bulldogs did not win the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), finishing second behind rival Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by eighth-year head coach Skip Holtz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Tulane Green Wave football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Green Wave played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by fifth-year head coach Willie Fritz.

The 2020 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team represented the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Ragin' Cajuns played their home games at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Billy Napier. The Cajuns began the season with an away matchup against a preseason top-25 Iowa State and concluded their regular season at conference and in-state rival Louisiana–Monroe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. Appalachian State played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the school's Boone, North Carolina, campus, and competed as a member of the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team represented Coastal Carolina University as a member of the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by third-year head coach Jamey Chadwell, the Chanticleers compiled an overall record of 11–1 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the Sun Belt East Division title. Coastal Carolina was scheduled to play Louisiana, champion of the Sun Belt's West Division, in the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship Game on December 19, but the game was cancelled, and two teams were declared co-champions of the conference. The Chanticleers were invited to the Cure Bowl, where they lost in overtime to Liberty. Coastal Carolina played home games at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina.

The 2020 Georgia Southern Eagles football team represented Georgia Southern University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Eagles played their home games at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Chad Lunsford.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Georgia State Panthers football team</span> Georgia State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season

The 2020 Georgia State Panthers football team represented Georgia State University (GSU) in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by fourth-year head coach Shawn Elliott. This was the Panthers' eighth season in the Sun Belt Conference, third within the East Division, and 11th since starting college football. They played their home games at Center Parc Stadium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Troy Trojans football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Troy Trojans football team represented Troy University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Trojans played their home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Chip Lindsey.

The 2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team represented the University of Louisiana at Monroe in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Warhawks played their home games at Malone Stadium in Monroe, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by fifth-year head coach Matt Viator. After the team played to an 0–10 record, Viator was fired on December 7 in what was the worst season in the history of the program. Not only did the team finish winless for only the third time in its history, but that was combined with 10 losses for the most losses in a winless season. Also, the 50 point loss to Louisiana, their main rival, was the largest margin of defeat suffered in the history of the rivalry for either squad.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team represented Arkansas State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Red Wolves played their home games at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by Blake Anderson, in his seventh season as head coach. Butch Jones was hired to replace Anderson, after the team played to a 4–7 record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Texas State Bobcats football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Texas State Bobcats football team represented Texas State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats played their home games at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Jake Spavital.

The 2020 UAB Blazers football team represented the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Blazers played their final home games at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by fifth-year head coach Bill Clark.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Eagles played their home games at the M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (CUSA). Head coach Jay Hopson, who was in his fifth year, resigned after one game and was replaced by interim head coach Scotty Walden. Walden himself resigned after four games to become the head coach at Austin Peay and was replaced by Tim Billings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 UTEP Miners football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 UTEP Miners football team represented the University of Texas at El Paso in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Miners were led by third–year head coach Dana Dimel and played their home games at the Sun Bowl. They competed as members of the West Division of Conference USA (C–USA).

The 2020 Campbell Fighting Camels football team represented Campbell University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by eighth-year head coach Mike Minter and played their home games at Barker–Lane Stadium. They were third-year members of the Big South Conference.

The 2021 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Jaguars played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. They competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference.

The 2022 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama as a member of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by head coach Kane Wommack, who was coaching his second season with the team. The Jaguars played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

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  2. ↑ Talty, John. "SEC moves to conference-only 2020 schedule, pushes back start of season". AL.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
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  4. ↑ "2020 South Alabama Jaguars Schedule". fbschedules.com. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Tulane Green Wave vs South Alabama Jaguars". Odds Shark. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  6. ↑ "UAB Blazers vs South Alabama Jaguars". Odds Shark. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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