Sep 19, 2024; Boone, North Carolina, USA; South Alabama Jaguars quarterback Gio Lopez (7) runs for a touchdown past cornerback Ethan Johnson (2) and linebacker Kyle Arnholt (56) during the second quarter at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

South Alabama Quarterback Gio Lopez OUT For Salute To Veterans Bowl Game

Originally posted on G5 Football on SI | By Kevin Barral | Last updated Dec 14, 2024 8:26 PM ET

Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, South Alabama redshirt freshman quarterback Gio Lopez will be out for tonight's bowl game against Western Michigan. Redshirt sophomore Bishop Davenport is set to get the start against the Broncos. In 2024, Lopez completed 206 passes for 2,559 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Lopez finished sixth in the Sun Belt passing yards and fifth in passing touchdowns. Lopez received a Sun Belt honorable mention. With Lopez as the quarterback, South Alabama has the fifth best passing offense in the conference, averaging 240.8 passing yards per game. Per Craig Stephenson of AL.com, Lopez has been dealing with turf toe fror the majority of the season. Davenport, Saturday night's starting USA quarterback has appeared in ten games, completing 33 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown. He's also rushed for 82 yards on 26 attempts. The South Alabama Jaguars and Western Michigan Broncos are set to face off in the Salute To Veterans Bowl on ESPN at 9:00 pm ET. Army Head Coach Jeff Monken Wins

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