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Auburn football vs. South Alabama: predictions, picks, odds
The Auburn Tigers are set to play its first day game of the young season this Saturday when it faces the South Alabama Jaguars for an 11:45 a.m. CT kickoff on SEC Network live from Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The Tigers promoted a more balanced attack in last week’s 42-3 win over Ball State by passing for 271 yards and rushing for an additional 224. Jeremiah Cobb had a breakout game by rushing for 121 yards on 11 carries with two touchdowns, which will forever go down as his first 100-yard, multi-touchdown performance. Through two games, he has gained 195 yards on 27 carries, which nearly exceeds his overall total from his first two season’s on the Plains.
This week, Cobb will be asked to carry a bulk of the load again as UConn transfer Durell Robinson has been ruled out due to what Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze called a “freak injury” following the Tigers win over Ball State. Robinson’s injury, along with the “game time decision” status of Damari Alston, could give Cobb another opportunity to prove that he deserves steady carries within the Tigers run game. He could also smash through the South Alabama defense that allows 211 rushing yards per game through the first two contests of the season.
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How will this week’s action shake out? Here is a look at the latest odds and expert predictions for Auburn football’s second home test against the South Alabama Jaguars.
Auburn vs. South Alabama odds, money line, over/under
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Sept. 11
- Moneyline: Auburn (-5000) | South Alabama (1350)
- Spread: Auburn by 24.5
- Over/under: 55.5
Auburn vs. South Alabama predictions, picks for college football Week 3
Taylor Jones, Auburn Wire
“I expect South Alabama to provide Auburn with its toughest run challenge yet. The Jags average 191 yards per contest, with running back Kentrel Bullock carrying the load with 234 yards and three scores. However, Auburn’s run game could smother South’s defense that allows 211 yards per game. Expect Jeremiah Cobb and Jackson Arnold to slice up the Jags defense on Saturday, with Connor Gibbs showing off his boot with a field goal of 40+ yards.”
Auburn 45 South Alabama 13
Brian Hauch, Auburn Wire
“Auburn comes into this contest against South Alabama with 90 points scored through two weeks. South Alabama has a high powered attack of their own, although the problem is the Jaguars have given up 54 points. USA quarterback Bishop Davenport is talented enough to give the Tigers a slight scare, but the home team’s supremacy on defense will prove to be the difference.”
Auburn 40 South Alabama 21
Phillip Jordan, Auburn Wire
“Despite the Tigers having some injuries at running back Jeremiah Cobb should have a big day against the Jaguars rush defense that is allowing 211 rushing yards per game. That will open chances for big plays in the passing game for Jackson Arnold. Auburn should have the advantage on the line of scrimmage on both sides. A big key for the defense will be not allowing South Alabama wide receiver Devin Viosin to have a big game.”
Auburn 38 South Alabama 10
Guest expert: David Schultz, Locked On Sun Belt
“South Alabama covers (24.5) and the game goes over (55.5) South Alabama’s strength is on the offensive side of the ball with Davenport (QB), Bullock (RB) & Voisin (WR). They can move the ball & put up some points. Defensively, is another issue. They lost their top 5 DBs to the portal. So while talented, they are inexperienced. Auburn better not be looking ahead to Oklahoma or the Jaguars may just sneak up & bite them.“
Auburn 42 South Alabama 24
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For the first time in five years, Alabama is heading to the SEC Softball Tournament championship.
The No. 2-seeded Crimson Tide (49-6) is coming off a 9-1 run-rule win over No. 3 seed Florida (48-10) on Friday, May 8. Alabama first opened tournament play with a 7-1 win over No. 7 Arkansas (42-11) on Thursday.
The Crimson Tide will face No. 4 Texas, which is coming off a walkout 5-4 win over No. 9 Georgia.
Alabama had not reached the SEC Tournament championship game since 2021, when it won its last conference championship.
Here’s what to know about how to follow the Crimson Tide against Texas in the SEC Tournament title game.
When does Alabama softball play vs Texas in SEC Tournament?
- Location: John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky.
- Game time — 4 p.m. CT Saturday, May 9
First pitch in the Alabama softball vs. Texas matchup is set for 4 p.m. CT Saturday, May 9 for the championship title.
What channel is Alabama softball vs Texas in SEC Tournament?
The 2026 SEC Softball Tournament conference championship game will air on ESPN.
How to listen to Alabama softball vs Texas in SEC Tournament
You can tune into each Alabama softball game on Catfish 100.1 FM.
2026 SEC Softball Tournament bracket
Click here to see the full 2026 SEC Softball Tournament bracket.
2026 SEC softball standings, conference records
All conference records are as of entering the SEC Softball Tournament.
- Oklahoma (20-4)
- Alabama (19-5)
- Florida (17-7)
- Texas (16-8)
- Tennessee (16-8)
- Texas A&M (16-8)
- Arkansas (15-9)
- LSU (12-11)
- Georgia (12-12)
- Mississippi State (9-15)
- Missouri (9-15)
- South Carolina (7-17)
- Ole Miss (6-18)
- Auburn (4-19)
- Kentucky (1-23)
Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com.
Alabama softball dominated all the way in its win to advance to its first SEC Tournament championship in five years.
The No. 2-seeded Crimson Tide (49-6) didn’t trail once in its 9-1 run-rule win over No. 3 seed Florida (48-10) on Friday, May 8. Alabama first opened tournament play with a 7-1 win over No. 7 Arkansas (42-11, 15-10) on Thursday.
Here are our three biggest takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s win over the Gators.
Alabama softball offense is starting to click at the right time
Alabama did not have to wait until the middle innings to find its offense this time.
Freshman Ambrey Taylor opened the scoring with a leadoff solo home run in the bottom of the second inning. It was Taylor’s 11th home run of the season and her second in as many days after also going deep against Arkansas in the quarterfinals.
Alabama continued to build from there. With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the second, Ana Roman singled to right field to bring in another run. Marlie Giles followed with a two-run single, pushing Alabama ahead 4-0 before the inning ended.
Jena Young doubled to drive in two more runs, with one coming across on a fielding error, at the bottom of the third. Alexis Pupillo followed with an RBI single to stretch Alabama’s lead to 6-1 by the end of the inning.
Pupillo shot an RBI-double off the wall and Audrey Vandagriff doubled to score another, extending Alabama’s lead to 8-1, threatening run-rule territory with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, securing the run rule with an RBI single by Taylor.
After needing a later-than-preferred power surge to pull away from Arkansas, Alabama’s lineup looked more comfortable early against Florida. The Crimson Tide finished with nine runs on 13 hits.
Vic Moten handles early pressure in first SEC Tournament appearance
Vic Moten’s first SEC Tournament appearance did not start easily, but the freshman pitcher kept Florida from taking advantage of the new kid on the block.
Moten walked two batters in the first inning but answered by striking out three straight Gators to keep the game scoreless heading into the bottom half.
Her pitch count climbed quickly. Moten threw more than 30 pitches in each of the first two innings and more than 20 in the third, reaching 87 pitches after just three. But after battling through traffic early, she settled in with a seven-pitch 1-2-3 fourth inning.
Alabama’s lead gave Moten margin for error, but Florida’s offense still had enough firepower to threaten a comeback. Moten ended the complete-game effort striking out four and one run on three hits with seven walks. Not bad for the freshman’s first postseason appearance.
Alabama moves one win away from SEC Tournament history
Alabama’s win over Florida moved the Crimson Tide one step closer to separating itself in SEC Softball Tournament history.
Both No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 Florida entered Friday tied with six SEC Softball Tournament championships apiece. With the semifinal win, Alabama will now have a chance to become the first program in conference history to win a seventh SEC Tournament title.
The Crimson Tide had won only two of its last seven meetings against the Gators entering Friday, including a loss to Florida in the 2024 Women’s College World Series. This was the first postseason meeting between the two programs since then.
Alabama had not reached the SEC Tournament championship game since 2021, when it won the tournament title.
When does Alabama softball play again?
After beating No. 7 Arkansas and No. 3 Florida on back-to-back days, the Crimson Tide will face the winner of No. 4 Texas vs. No. 9 Georgia in the SEC Softball Tournament championship game at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 9.
Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com.
Does that animal have rabies? Here are signs and symptoms to look for
Rabies is an infectious disease that affects the central nervous system in mammals. Here’s what to look for in pets.
The Republic
State health officials are urging people to keep their pets vaccinated for rabies after a fox in Elmore County and a raccoon in Lee County tested positive for the virus.
On May 1, the raccoon was spotted acting strangely near Auburn, and the fox emerged from a wooded area and attacked a person in Tallassee, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. The person has sought medical treatment.
“Rabies is not seasonal, and we continue to see cases year-round, but late spring is a time when activity peaks, particularly in wildlife,” said Dr. Dee Jones, state veterinarian for the ADPH, “The primary risk of rabies from wildlife is our pets, and keeping them up to date on rabies vaccine is critical.”
Alabama state law requires that dogs, cats and ferrets 12 weeks of age and older be current with rabies vaccination. In addition to vaccination, area residents are advised to take the following precautions to avoid possible exposure to rabies:
- Do not leave uneaten pet food or scraps near your residence.
- Do not allow pets to run loose; confine them within a fenced-in area or with a leash.
- Do not illegally feed or keep wildlife as pets.
- Do not go near wildlife or domestic animals that are acting in a strange or unusual manner.
- Caution children not to go near any stray or wild animal, regardless of its behavior.
Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com. To support his work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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