Coaches often talk of the need to run the ball effectively to win, but good offenses take what opposing defenses give them. And few defenses have been as “giving” in the passing game as South Alabama and Appalachian State.

South Alabama steamrolled FCS-member Northwestern State 87-10, setting the school’s scoring record and giving new coach Major Applewhite his first victory last week.

Week four of the college season kicks off as we continue our college football odds series with a South Alabama-App State prediction and pick.

The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-1) and Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

Analyzing Saturday’s NC State at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.