Free College Football Picks For Today 11/17/2022
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SMU vs. Tulane College Football Pick Prediction 11/17/2022
SMU at Tulane—SMU moves to 6-4 with their 41-23 road win at USF. Mustangs gained 553 yards with 273 rushing on 41 carries. Defensively, SMU allowed nearly 4.5 yards per rush to the Bulls with 202 passing on 34 attempts. Tanner Mordecai completed 70.4% with 10.4 yards per attempt. He passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns. On the year, Mordecai a 63.3% completion rate with 8.5 yards per attempt. Tulane fell to 8-2 after their 38-31 home defeat to UCF. Green Wave gained 391 yards with 155 rushing on 27 carries. Defensively, they limited the UCF passing attack but allowed 336 rushing on 54 carries. Michael Pratt completed 59% with 6.1 yards per attempt. He did pass for 236 yards and three touchdowns. On the year, Pratt a 65.5% completion rate with 8.3 yards per attempt. Mustang offense on a roll right now. Past three games they are averaging 554 yards, 5.1 yards per rush and 323 passing with 10.5 yards per attempt. Play SMU +3.5.
Miami vs. Clemson College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Miami at Clemson—Miami improved to 5-5 with their 35-14 road win at Georgia Tech. Hurricanes gained 353 yards with 217 rushing on 44 carries. On defense, Miami allowed nearly five yards per rush with 234 passing on 43 attempts. Jacurri Brown completed 73.7% with 7.2 yards per attempt. He threw for 136 yards and three touchdowns. This season, Brown a 61.3% completion rate with 5.6 yards per attempt. Clemson improved to 9-1 with their 31-16 home win to Louisville. Tigers gained 439 yards with 248 rushing on 45 carries. On defense, they allowed five yards per rush to the Cardinals with 250 passing on 37 attempts. DJ Uiagalelei completed 70.4% with 6.9 yards per attempt. This year, Uiagalelei a 65.1% completion rate with 7.2 yards per attempt. Hurricanes have struggled against the strong quarterback play behind Florida St and Duke. Tigers have struggled in run defense past three games allowing 5.1 yards per attempt. Would expect Miam to keep this on the ground. Play Miami +19.
FAU vs. Middle Tennessee St College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
FAU at Middle Tennessee St—FAU is 5-5 with their 52-7 road win at FIU. Owls posted 385 yards with 281 rushing on 60 carries. Defensively, they limited FIU passing game to 74 yards and allowed 203 rushing on 36 carries. N’Kosi Perry completed 63.6% of his throws for 4.7 yards per attempt. He threw for 104 yards and two touchdowns plus rushed for two touchdowns. Perry on the season, a 57.1% completion rate with 7.1 yards per attempt. Middle Tennessee St improved to 5-5 with their 24-14 home win to Charlotte. Blue Raiders gained 306 yards with 103 rushing on 34 carries. Defensively, MTSU held the 49ers to nearly 3.5 yards per rush with 277 passing on 49 attempts. Nicholas Vattiato completed 75.9% of his passes with 7 yards per attempt. He threw for 203 yards with an interception and fumble. On the season, Vattiato a 65.2% completion rate with 6.4 yards per attempt. Starting Chase Cunningham has missed the last game and reason was undisclosed. Back to back road games for FAU. They have put together back to back wins as they defeated UAB at home two weeks ago. Last three games FAU is allowing six yards per rush attempt. Would believe that the Blue Raiders may look to run more with their backup under center. Play Middle Tennessee St +6.
Ohio St vs. Maryland College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Ohio St at Maryland—Ohio St improved to 10-0 with their 56-14 home win to Indiana. Buckeyes gained 662 yards with 340 rushing 43 carries. On defense, they did allow over 3.5 yards per run to the Hoosiers with 119 passing on 29 attempts. CJ Stroud completed 60.7% in the win with 10.6 yards per attempt. He threw for 297 yards and five touchdowns. This year, Stroud a 67.1% completion rate with 9.9 yards per attempt. Maryland fell to 6-4 with their 30-0 road defeat at Penn St. Terrapins gained a season low 134 yards with 60 rushing on 37 carries. On defense, the Terrapins allowed nearly six yards per rush with 164 passing on 30 attempts. Taulia Tagovailoa completed 50% with 3.4 yards per attempt. This season, Tagovailoa a 68.3% completion rate with 7.7 yards per attempt. Maryland back home where the weather should be better. At home, the Terrapins are moving the football for 437 yards, 5.1 yards per rush and 261 passing with 7.9 yards per attempt. Buckeyes offense past three games averaging 465 yards, 6.2 yards per run and 8.4 yards per pass attempt. Play Ohio St and Maryland over 62.5.
Louisiana Tech vs. Charlotte College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Louisiana Tech at Charlotte—Louisiana Tech fell to 3-7 with their 51-7 road defeat to UTSA. Bulldogs gained 259 yards with 112 rushing on 31 carries. On defense, they surrendered nearly six yards per run to the Road Runners with 226 passing on 30 carries. Landry Lyddy completed 53.8% with 5.3 yards per attempt. He threw for 138 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. This season, Lyddy a 64.1% completion rate with 6.1 yards per attempt. The freshman played for Parker McNeil who has completed 57.5% with 8.9 yards per attempt. Charlotte is 2-9 after their 24-14 road defeat at Middle Tennessee St. 49ers gained 383 yards with 106 rushing on 30 carries. On defense, they held the Blue Raiders to three yards per rush with 203 passing on 29 attempts. Chris Reynolds completed 57.1% with 5.7 yards per attempt. He passed for 277 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. This year, Reynolds 63.3% completions with 7.9 yards per attempt. Louisiana Tech defense giving up 500 yards on the road and Charlotte 529 at home. 49ers do a good job of moving the football through the air at home. Play Louisiana Tech and Charlotte over 64.5.
Iowa vs. Minnesota College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Iowa at Minnesota—Iowa improved to 6-4 with their 24-10 home win to Wisconsin. Hawkeyes gained just 146 yards with 52 rushing on 45 carries. On defense, they limited the Badgers to less than two yards per rush with 176 passing on 35 attempts. Spencer Petras completed 60.9% with 4.1 yards per attempt. This season, Petras a 56.2% completion rate with 6 yards per attempt. Minnesota improved to 7-3 with their 31-3 home win to Northwestern. Golden Gophers posted 366 yards with 302 rushing on 58 carries. On defense, they held the Wildcats to under four yards per run with 206 passing on 32 attempts. Tanner Morgan doubtful. Athan Kaliakmanis completed 53.8% with 4.9 yards per attempt. On the year, Kaliakmanis a 46.6% completion rate with 7.9 yards per attempt. Both defenses in great form but Iowa better against the run past three games. But backup QB for Minnesota facing this good Hawkeyes defense. Play Iowa +2.5.
Western Kentucky vs. Auburn College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Western Kentucky at Auburn—Western Kentucky sits at 7-4 with their 45-10 home win to Rice. Hilltoppers put up 495 yards with 118 rushing on 22 carries. Defensively they allowed four yards per rush to the Owls with 161 passing on 29 attempts. Austin Reed completed 69.7% with 11.4 yards per attempt. He threw for 377 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Season to date, Reed a 68% completion rate with 8.1 yards per attempt. Auburn is 4-6 with their 13-10 home win to Texas A&M. Tigers gained 330 yards with 270 rushing on 55 carries. Defensively, they limited the Aggies to nearly four yards per rush with 121 passing on 36 attempts. Robby Ashford completed 46.2% with 4.6 yards per attempt. He threw for 60 yards with a touchdown and interception. On the year, Ashford 50% completions with 6.9 yards per attempt. Tigers offense has struggled this season. Even in the non-conference they beat San Jose St only 24-16 at home. On the road, Western Kentucky offense averaging 494 yards and their defense holding teams to 3.5 yards per rush. Play Western Kentucky +6.
Cincinnati vs. Temple College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Cincinnati at Temple—Cincinnati is 8-2 with their 27-25 home win to East Carolina. Bearcats gained 310 yards with 66 rushing on 26 carries. Defensively, they allowed over 5.5 yards per rush to ECU with 280 passing on 46 attempts. Ben Bryant completed a season low 46.7% with 8.1 yards per attempt. He threw for 244 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. On the year, Bryant a 61.9% completion rate with 7.9 yards per attempt. Temple is 3-7 after their 43-36 road defeat at Houston. Owls posted 533 yards with 47 rushing on 26 carries. Defensively they surrendered nearly eight yards per run to the Cougars with 289 passing on 40 attempts. E.J. Warner completed 71.2% with 8.2 yards per attempt. He passed for 486 yards and three touchdowns. On the year, Warner a 58.7% completion rate with 6.8 yards per attempt. Bearcats defense not as good as in season’s past. On the road they allow 374 yards with 6.6 yards per attempt. Freshman quarterback for the Owls has shown improvement. Play Temple +17.
FIU vs. UTEP College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
FIU at UTEP—FIU moved to 4-6 with their 52-7 home defeat to FAU. Golden Panthers gained 277 yards with 203 rushing on 38 carries. Defensively, they surrendered 4.5 yards per run to the Owls with 104 passing on 34 attempts. Grayson James completed 34.6% with a season low 2.2 yards per attempt. On the year, James a 59.5% completion rate with 5.6 yards per attempt. UTEP fell to 4-6 after their 37-30 road defeat at Rice. Miners posted 313 yards with 154 rushing on 36 carries. Gavin Hardison injured his leg and left the game. On the season, Hardison a 52.1% completion rate with 6.5 yards per attempt. Calvin Brownholtz completed 70% in relief with 5.6 yards per attempt. This season, Brownholtz a 66.7% completion rate with 6.3 yards per attempt. Golden Panthers defense past three games allowing 483 yards, 4.7 yards per run and 7.8 yards per pass attempt. UTEP pass defense surrendering 254 yards and 9.8 yards per attempt. Play FIU and UTEP over 51.
Arkansas St vs. Texas St College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Arkansas St at Texas St—Arkansas St improved to 3-7 with their 35-33 home win to Massachusetts. Red Wolves gained 275 yards with 133 rushing on 24 carries. On defense, Arkansas St allowed over three yards per rush with 307 passing on 43 attempts. James Blackman completed 55.6% with 7.9 yards per attempt. He threw for 142 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. On the year, Blackman a 66.5% completion rate with 7.4 yards per attempt. Texas St drops to 3-7 after their 38-21 road defeat at South Alabama. Bobcats produced 230 yards with 87 rushing on 25 carries. Defensively, they allowed under three yards per run to the Jaguars with 274 passing on 34 attempts. Layne Hatcher completed 57.1% with a season low 3.4 yards per attempt. He finished with 143 passing yards, a touchdown and interception. On the year, Hatcher a 63.1% completion rate with 6.1 yards per attempt. Prefer Blackman of these two quarterbacks and his form is better. Past three games Bobcats gaining only 280 yards with 2.7 yards per rush. Play Arkansas St +6.