Game: Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: UB Stadium in Buffalo, NY

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Bulls (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Toledo Rockets (4-1) head to UB Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024, where they will attempt to defeat the Buffalo Bulls (3-2). Buffalo opens this matchup as the oddsmakers’ 9.5-point underdog. The bet total is set at 44.

The Toledo Rockets go into this matchup 4-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Rockets faced off against the Miami RedHawks and earned a victory with a score of 30-20. When it came to stopping the run, the Rockets gained 54 yards on 23 attempts, an average of 2.3 yards per rush allowed. Toledo recorded 23 completions for 296 yards on 46 attempts and a 50.0% completion rate. When the final whistle blew, they had 76 plays for a total of 396 yards. The Toledo Rockets ran the Rock 37 times and gained 78 yards, giving them an average of 2.1 yards per carry.

The Rockets have totaled 1,879 yards this campaign. In terms of scoring, Toledo has scored 14 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns. They gave the ball away seven times. Toledo totaled 107 1st downs as a unit and was hurt by 34 infractions for 265 yards. As a unit, they average 124.4 yards on the ground, ranking 103rd in college football. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Toledo Rockets are averaging 35.8 points per contest.

When it comes to passing yards, the Rockets allow 1,277 yards, which ranks them 100th in college football. They allow 255.4 yards per game via the pass and give up a completion rate of 61.6%. Overall, they have given up 342.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 58th nationally. They scored 7 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns with the ball. They are giving up 2.8 yards per rushing attempt and 86.6 yards on the ground per contest this season. In total, they have conceded 433 rushing yards in five contests. The Rockets rank 35th in Division 1 in team defense, giving up 19.2 points per game.

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The Bulls go into this matchup 3-2 this season. The last time the Bulls were on the gridiron, they suffered a loss by a final score of 47-3 when they faced the Connecticut Huskies. Buffalo conceded 46 rushing attempts for 257 yards (5.6 yards per carry). The Bulls’ pass defense allowed a 57.6% completion rate and 280 yards on 19 of 33 through the air. The Bulls finished the contest with 198 total yards on 63 plays (3.1 yards per play). Buffalo managed 2.8 yards per carry and finished with 75 yards on 27 carries.

In terms of their ability to score, the Bulls rank 122nd in the country with 18.0 PPG. The Buffalo Bulls average 253.6 yards per game, ranking 129th in D-1. The Buffalo offense committed 271 penalty yards on 26 infractions, which ranks 104th in college football in margin of error. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles, and they have recorded 68 1st downs. So far this season, the Bulls have thrown for a total of 665 yards through the air, not to mention an average of 133.0 yards per game, which ranks them 128th nationally. They averaged 120.6 yards per game on the ground and ran for 603 total yards.

The Bulls concede 24.2 points per game, ranking 73rd in D-1. Buffalo has allowed a total of 792 yards on the ground (158.4 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns rushing so far this year. This year they have given up a total of 121 points. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 207.6 yards/game, which ranks them 62nd in the country. The Bulls defense has taken the field for 377 games, ranking 106th nationally. Their defense has recovered 1 fumble and 5 picks so far this season.

Who will win the Rockets/Bulls college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony’s pick: Take the Bulls +9.5

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