CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Ohio
Offensive efficiency (PPA)72th pct.
Offensive success rate83th pct.
Explosiveness10th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)30th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed51th pct.
Havoc rate67th pct.
South Alabama
Offensive efficiency (PPA)80th pct.
Offensive success rate53th pct.
Explosiveness87th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)7th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed1th pct.
Havoc rate62th pct.
Ohio · Returning production
Overall (PPA)62.5%
Passing93.7%
Rushing100.4%
Receiving16.8%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 15-10 · O/U 12-13 · avg. margin +8.4
South Alabama · Returning production
Overall (PPA)78.6%
Passing95.1%
Rushing61.7%
Receiving80.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 9-13 · O/U 10-12 · avg. margin -0.9
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026Ohio 36–41 South Alabama
2024South Alabama 20–27 Ohio
Venue & conditions
Hancock Whitney Stadium · Mobile, AL
94°F · 7.8 mph wind · 4% precip. chance