W. Kentucky, South Alabama to meet in New Orleans Bowl

South Alabama tight end DJ Thomas-Jones catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Alabama wide receiver Jalen Wayne (0) catches a touchdown pass against Old Dominion defender Tobias Harris during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley (11) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Old Dominion safety R'Tarriun Johnson (1) intercepts a pass intended for South Alabama wide receiver Jalen Wayne (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)