JONESBORO, Ark. | The South Alabama Football team became bowl eligible and stayed in the hunt for the Sun Belt Conference West Division title Saturday as the Jags picked up a 31-3 league victory over Arkansas State at Allison Field at Centennial Bank Stadium.
With the win, South Alabama (6-2, 3-1 SBC) became eligible for the postseason with the win and moved to a half game behind Troy and tied with Southern Miss for second in the divisional standings. Arkansas State feel to 2-7 overall and 1-5 in conference play with the loss.
La'Damian Webb rushed for a career-high 162 yards on 28 carries and three scores and averaged 5.