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Jaguars Fall 34-16 Against LA Tech - Game Recap

J'mar Smith sliced and diced the Jaguars defense for 317 yards as LA Tech handed South Alabama a 34-16 defeat on Saturday at Joe Aillet Stadium.

LA Tech won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -11.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 57.5.

J'mar Smith completed 24 of 39 pass attempts for 317 yards for the Bulldogs in the win.

Xavier Johnson rushed for 89 yards for South Alabama, while Tra Minter added 17 yards. Cole Garvin threw for 235 yards for the Jaguars, while receivers Jamarius Way and Sam Harris had 67 and 59 yards respectively.

South Alabama was outgained by LA Tech 479-333 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 26-16 by the Bulldogs.

LA Tech led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:06-27:54 split in that important category.

LA Tech looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against UAB. South Alabama will aim to get back on the winning track at Troy.