WMU forced South Alabama into a 4th-and-1 on its ensuing drive but running back Kentrel Bullock powered his way for a first down and on the next play, he shed through an arm tackle en route to a 22-yard touchdown for a 30-20 lead. An advantage too big for WMU to overcome.

The South Alabama Jaguars looked to cap off their 2024 college football season and their first season under head coach Major Applewhite with a bowl win. The South Alabama Jaguars took on the Western Michigan Broncos in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl game in Montgomery.

Kentrel Bullock broke free for a 22-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, lifting South Alabama to a 30-23 win over Western Michigan in the Salute to Veterans Bowl at Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday night.