Game: Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Roadrunner (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The Florida Atlantic Owls (2-4) travel to the Alamodome to face the UTSA Roadrunners (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Florida Atlantic opens as a 3.5 point dog. The bet amount is set at 55.5.

The Florida Atlantic Owls take the field holding a 2-4 record this season. The last time the Owls took the field, they faced the North Texas Mean Green and ended up losing 41-37. The Florida Atlantic Owls ran the rock 43 times, accumulating 168 yards, giving them an average of 3.9 yards per tote. In total, they ran 74 plays, which gave them 519 yards. Florida Atlantic allowed 27 completions on 45 attempts for 336 yards and a 60.0% completion rate. In the running game, the Owls gave up 148 yards on 26 attempts, which equates to 5.7 yards per rush allowed.

The Owls have totaled 2,244 yards on the season. When it comes to getting into the end zone, Florida Atlantic compiled 5 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns. They gave up football nine times. Florida Atlantic recorded 121 first downs as a team and was warned for 51 violations for 379 yards. As a team, they average 179.8 yards on the ground game, ranking 50th in Division 1. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Florida Atlantic Owls are averaging 24.5 points per game.

In terms of passing yards, the Owls have allowed 1,008 yards, which ranks them 16th in D-1. They have given up 168.0 passing yards per game in addition to a 51.6% completion rate. Over the course of this season, they allowed 378.0 yards per game, which ranks them 83rd in D-1. They have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing an average of 5.3 yards per rush on the ground and 210.0 rushing yards per game on the season. During this campaign, they have given up 1,260 yards in the running game in 6 contests. The Owls rank 86th in D-1 in points scored by their opponents, giving up 26.5 points per game.

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The Roadrunners enter this game with a record of 2-4 this season. The last time they played, the Roadrunners lost to the Rice Owls 29-27. UTSA managed 3.9 yards per carry for a total of 138 yards on 35 attempts. The Roadrunners finished the game with 394 yards rushing on 78 plays (5.1 yards per play). The Roadrunners’ pass defense yielded a 64.1% completion rate and lost 347 yards on 25 of 39 through the air. UTSA gave up 21 rushing attempts for 42 yards (2.0 yards per carry).

When it comes to their ability to score, the Roadrunners rank 106th nationally with 22.8 points per outing. The UTSA Roadrunners average 396.5 yards per effort, ranking 67th in Division 1. The UTSA offense has totaled 524 penalty yards on 59 infractions, which ranks 5th nationally in terms of assisting the other team represents. They gave up 5 interceptions, recovered 4 fumbles and had 121 1st downs. On the season so far, the Roadrunners have accumulated 1,533 yards through the air and averaged 255.5 passing yards per contest, ranking them 45th in D-1. They are averaging 141.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 846 yards this season.

UTSA has given up a total of 572 rushing yards (95.3 yards per contest) and 10 touchdowns during the ground game on the campaign. They allowed opponents 13 passing touchdowns and 284.3 yards per game, which ranks them 128th nationally. They recovered four fumbles and four interceptions on the season. The Roadrunners’ defense has appeared in 394 games, which ranks 64th in college football. The Roadrunners are giving up 31.2 points per game, ranking 109th in D-1. This season they have given up 187 points.

Who will win the Owls/Roadrunners college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony’s choice: Take the Owls +3.5

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