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South Alabama at Louisiana: Week 10 preview

• South Alabama (4-4) visits Louisiana (5-3) on Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM ET. The line is Louisiana −7.5 with a total of 57.5.
• SP+ power ratings: South Alabama -11.5 (115th), Louisiana 0.4 (68th). SP+ projects Louisiana by 14.4, including 2.5 points of home field.
• The South Alabama offense ranks 40th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.17); the Louisiana defense ranks 20th (−0.01 allowed). Biggest South Alabama edges: sack rate, rushing success rate, second-level yards per carry. The Louisiana defense holds the edge in power success rate, passing success rate.
• The Louisiana offense ranks 84th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.08); the South Alabama defense ranks 126th (+0.27 allowed). Biggest Louisiana edges: EPA per rush, rushing explosiveness, rushing success rate. The South Alabama defense holds the edge in passing explosiveness.
• Schedule so far (average FBS opponent SP+): South Alabama −6.2 (114th toughest), Louisiana −8.2 (129th toughest).
• Weather: Cloudy, 69°F at kickoff (feels like 63°), 0% chance of rain, wind N 11 mph gusting to 24.