Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/point distribution: Gamecocks (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-3) host the MTSU Blue Raiders (2-5) at AmFirst Stadium on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Jacksonville State opens as a 21.0-point favorite among Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under was set at 63.5.

The MTSU Blue Raiders come into this game 2-5 this year. The last time they took the field, the Blue Raiders took on the Kennesaw State Owls and earned a victory by a score of 14-5. In the running game, the Blue Raiders gained 131 yards on 34 attempts, an average of 3.9 yards per rush given up. MTSU gave up 10 pass completions on 27 attempts for a total of 103 yards and a completion rate of 37.0%. When the final whistle blew, they had 70 plays, giving them 284 yards. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the football 36 times and gained 85 yards, an average of 2.4 yards per attempt.

The Blue Raiders have totaled 2,347 yards on the season. As for reaching the end zone, MTSU scored 7 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They turned the football over twelve times. Offensively, MTSU racked up 124 1st downs and was rushed for 50 infractions for 411 yards. As a team, they average 78.0 yards rushing, which ranks them 129th nationally. When it comes to getting to the end zone, the MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 16.4 PPG.

The Blue Raiders rank 122nd nationally in scoring opponents, giving up 35.4 PPG. They are allowing teams to average 4.7 yards per run on the ground and 162.6 rushing yards per game so far this year. This season they have given up 1,138 rushing yards in 7 contests. When it comes to pass length, the Blue Raiders allow 2,027 yards, which ranks them 130th in the nation. They allowed 289.6 yards per carry and a completion rate of 68.7%. Overall, they have given up 452.1 yards per game, ranking 125th in D-1. They threw 19 touchdowns via the pass and 14 touchdowns via the rock.

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The Gamecocks enter this game 3-3 this season. In their last game, the Gamecocks won against the New Mexico State Aggies by a final score of 54-13. Jacksonville State received 42 rush attempts for 206 yards (4.9 yards per rush). The Gamecocks’ pass defense yielded a 46.2% completion rate and 144 yards on 12 for 26 through the air. The Gamecocks finished the game with 530 yards on 67 plays (7.9 yards per play). In the end, Jacksonville State ran for 6.8 yards per carry and finished with 334 total yards on 49 carries.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks average 447.7 yards per game, ranking 26th in D-1. The Jacksonville State offense has racked up 362 penalty yards on 39 infractions, which ranks 93rd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 226.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,356 yards this year. They threw 4 picks, lost 2 fumbles and had 140 1st downs. When it comes to this team’s ability to score points, the Gamecocks are currently ranked 16th nationally with an average of 39.3 points per game. So far this season, the Gamecocks have thrown for 1,330 passing yards and maintained an average of 221.7 passing yards per game, good for 77th in D-1.

The Gamecocks are allowing 30.8 PPG, which ranks them 108th in college football. Jacksonville State has totaled 1,188 rushing yards (198.0 yards/game) and 11 rushing touchdowns on the season. They gave up 185 points over the course of the season. They allowed opponents 10 passing touchdowns and 214.5 yards per game, which ranks them 63rd in college football. The Gamecocks defense has played in 428 games, ranking 29th nationally. They have recovered 6 fumbles and 9 picks this season.

Who will win the Blue Raiders/Gamecocks college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh’s pick: Take the Blue Raiders +21.0

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