Former MLB outfielder Bubba Thompson, who played for eight years as a professional baseball player with the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds, could take an unexpected turn in his career and continue it as an football player. The baseball player aims to earn his spot as the new quarterback.

The news was confirmed by AL.com journalist Creg Stephenson, who highlighted that Thompson already has experience in the position, as he was an all-state quarterback at Mobile’s McGill-Toolen Catholic School in 2016.

“Bubba Thompson has enrolled at South Alabama and has joined the Jaguars football team as a walk-on, AL.com has learned,” Stephenson reported. “Thompson, who will turn 27 in June, was an all-state quarterback at Mobile’s McGill-Toolen Catholic School in 2016, but has spent the last eight seasons playing professional baseball.”

“He was a first-round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2017, and played parts of the last three seasons as an outfielder at the major-league level with the Rangers and Cincinnati Reds,” Stephenson also added.

Baseball players’ backgrounds in NCAAF

The news of Bubba Thompson’s arrival at the South Alabama Jaguars may seem unusual to some, given that the player comes from a completely different sport, although he does have experience playing football.

Despite this rare occurrence, it’s interesting to note that a similar case recently happened with Josh Magee, who was a player for the Houston Astros before eventually becoming a wide receiver at UAB and South Alabama.

“Various other former professional baseball players have later moved on to football over the years, including Hoover native Josh Magee, who played three seasons in the Houston Astros’ organization before becoming a standout wide receiver at UAB and South Alabama,” Stephenson stated.

The Jaguars played well for most of the 2022 season with a 10-2 record and the second spot in the West Division (Sun Belt), they shared the divisional championship with Troy.

The Hilltoppers won eight games during their 13-week season, the most recent victory coming against Florida Atlantic on November 26, they won that last regular season game by 32-31 (OT).

South Alabama vs WKU: Kick-Off Time

South Alabama and WKU play for the 2022 New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday, December 21 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Australia: 12:00 PM (AEDT) December 22
Canada: 9:00 PM (EST)
China: 10:00 AM (GMT) December 22
Germany: 4:00 AM (CET) December 22
Ireland: 2:00 AM (GMT) December 22
Mexico: 8:00 PM (CST)
US: 9:00 PM (ET)
UK: 2:00 AM (GMT) December 22

South Alabama vs WKU: TV Channel and Live Streaming

The College Football season is available on Television, Radio and Live Streaming on the Internet, this New Orleans Bowl matchup and other games will be broadcast in the United States by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone.

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South Alabama vs WKU: Predictions And Odds

South Alabama Jaguars are favorites with -4 spread and 1.55 moneyline that will pay $155 bucks for a $100 bet on BetMGM, they have a strong winning streak from regular season. WKU Hilltoppers are underdogs at +4 ATS and 2.50 moneyline. The totals are offered at 57 points. The best pick for this COLLEGE BOWL is: Over 57.

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The Jaguars settled for the co-championship in the Sun Belt’s West Division, winning seven of eight conference games to close out the season at 10-2 overall.

The Hilltoppers did not win any titles during the 2022 season, but they too had winning records at 6-2 (C-USA) and 8-5 overall. The last game in November was a win for the Hilltoppers against Florida Atlantic 32-31 (OT).

South Alabama vs WKU: Date

South Alabama and WKU play for the 2022 New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday, December 21 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Both teams had good seasons but the Jaguars were more impressive this year.

South Alabama vs WKU: Time by state in the US

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch South Alabama vs WKU at the 2022 New Orleans Bowl

This game for the 2022 New Orleans Bowl, South Alabama and WKU at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Wednesday, December 21, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN.

Althoughtheseprograms aren’t powerhouses in football, the expectation around this game is enormous for both schools. South Alabama has a 5-1 record and is on first place in the Sun Belt’s West Division. Their only loss was an epic last-second 32-31 final against UCLA, which now is the No.9 ranked team in the country. For the first time in school’s history, South Alabama will be on National TV for three straight weeks. Not so bad for the Jaguars which are 3-point favorites at home.

Meanwhile, Troy are on a four-game winning streak: Marshall, Western Kentucky, Southern Mississippi and Texas State. Remember that Marshall had the biggest upset of the season after beating Notre Dame on Week 2. This is a crucial battle for the Trojans considering they’re just one game behind South Alabama in the fight for the division. Troyhave won the last four meetings.

South Alabama vs Troy:Date

The South Alabama Jaguars host the Troy Trojans inWeek 8of the2022 NCAA College FootballSeasononThursday, October 20at 7:30PM (ET). The game will be played at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile.

South Alabama vs Troy: Time by State in the US

ET:7:30PM
CT:6:30PM
MT:5:30PM
PT:4:30 PM

How to watch South Alabama vs Troy in the US

This Sun Belt matchup between the Troy Trojansand the South Alabama Jaguars inWeek 8of the2022 NCAA College FootballSeasonwill be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US. Another option if you don’t want to miss the game in the United Statesis ESPNU.