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South Alabama Falls 52-38 to Mean Green - Recap
Chandler Morris threw for 415 yards to lead the Mean Green over South Alabama 52-38 on Saturday in Week 1 action at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Mean Green were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 62.0.
Chandler Morris completed 32 of 41 pass attempts for 415 yards for the Mean Green in the win.
Gio Lopez rushed for 62 yards for South Alabama, while Fluff Bothwell added 30 yards. Gio Lopez threw for 432 yards for the Jaguars, while receivers Jamaal Pritchett and Jeremiah Webb had 197 and 63 yards respectively.
North Texas lost the offensive yardage battle to South Alabama 582-550 yards in Saturday's game. South Alabama had more first downs as that total ended up 29-28.
South Alabama led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:28-29:32 split in that important category.
North Texas heads into a 2 battle against Stephen F. Austin. South Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ohio.