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USF vs. Tulsa College Football Pick Prediction 11/18/2022
USF at Tulsa—USF fell to 1-9 with their 41-23 home defeat to SMU. Bulls gained 381 yards with 179 rushing on 42 carries. Defensively, USF allowed over 6.5 yards per rush to the Mustangs with 280 passing on 27 attempts. Byrum Brown went 2 of 3 for 24 yards and a touchdown with the injury to Katravis Marsh. On the year, Brown a 40% completion rate with 4 yards per attempt. Tulsa moved to 3-7 after their 28-10 road defeat at Memphis. Golden Hurricane gained a season low 207 yards with 31 rushing on 23 carries. On defense, the Golden Hurricane allowed two yards per run with 262 passing on 34 attempts. Davis Brin completed only 38.5% with 3.7 yards per attempt all season lows. He passed for 48 yards and an interception. This season, Brin a 59.2% completion rate with 8.6 yards per attempt. Bulls offense on the road has been very poor as they surrender 480 yards, 6.7 yards per rush and 8.9 yards per pass attempt. Tulsa’s passing game effective at home with 278 yards and 8.4 yards per attempt. They do make big plays with 14.2 yards per completed pass. Play Tulsa -13.
San Diego St vs. New Mexico College Football Pick Prediction 11/18/2022
San Diego St at New Mexico—San Diego St improved to 6-4 after their 43-27 home win to San Jose St. Aztecs gained 425 yards with 157 rushing on 45 carries. Defensively, they stuffed the Spartans ground game to just over 1 yard per rush with 195 passing on 33 carries. Jalen Mayden completed 77.3% with 12.2 yards per pass. He threw for 268 yards, three touchdowns and a pick. This year, Mayden a 65.9% completion rate with 9.1 yards per attempt. New Mexico drops to 2-8 after their 35-3 road defeat to Air Force. Lobos gained 172 yards with 44 rushing on 25 carries. On defense, they surrendered six yards per rush to the Falcons with 42 passing on two attempts. Justin Holaday completed 10 of 21 for 128 yards. This season, Holaday a 44.8% completion rate with 3 yards per attempt. Lobos have covered six of seven at home to the Aztecs. San Diego St on the road averaging only 263 yards while giving up 366. Lobos do defend better at home. Tough to trust the Aztecs to cover over two touchdowns on the road. Play New Mexico +14.5.
Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Georgia Tech at North Carolina—Georgia Tech sits at 4-6 after their 35-14 home win to Miami. Yellow Jackets posted 363 yards with 129 rushing on 27 carries. Their defense surrendered five yards per rush to the Hurricanes with 136 passing on 19 attempts. Zach Gibson 57.1% with 5.7 yards per attempt. He had 120 passing yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Season wide, Gibson career lows 49% with 4.4 yards per pass attempt for the Akron transfer. North Carolina improved to 9-1 after their 36-34 road win at Wake Forest. Tar Heels posted 584 yards with 136 rushing on 38 carries. Defensively, they gave up over four yards per run to the Demon Deacons with 320 passing on 31 attempts. Drake Maye completed 63.3% with 9.1 yards per attempt. He threw for 448 yards and three touchdowns. This season, Maye a 70.1% completion rate with 9.5 yards per attempt. Maye has thrown 34 touchdowns and three interceptions. Tar Heels a longshot to make the playoffs but style points still will be in play here. Gibson season numbers a major concern here against Maye. Past three games Yellow Jackets pass defense allowing 8.2 yards per attempt. Play North Carolina -21.
Stanford vs. California College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Stanford at California—Stanford fell to 3-7 with their 42-7 road defeat at Utah. Cardinal gained 177 yards with 22 rushing on 26 attempts. On defense, they surrendered over seven yards per carry to Utah with 235 passing on 34 attempts. Tanner McKee completed 47.8% with 6.7 yards per attempt. This season. McKee a 59.8% completion rate with 6.9 yards per attempt. California dropped to 3-7 after their 38-10 road defeat at Oregon St. Golden Bears gained a season low 156 yards with nine rushing sixteen carries. On defense, they surrendered just under four yards per attempt with 196 passing on 27 attempts. Jack Plummer completed 64.7% with 4.3 yards per attempt. He threw for 147 yards and an interception. On the year, Plummer a 62.8% completion rate with 6.7 yards per attempt for the Purdue transfer. Past three games Cal defense allowing 488 yards and Stanford 517. Play Stanford and California over 46.
Marshall vs. Georgia Southern College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Marshall at Georgia Southern—Marshall moved to 6-4 with their 28-21 home win to Appalachian St. Thundering Hern gained 341 yards with 121 rushing on 37 carries. On defense, they limited the Mountaineers to three yards per run with 177 passing on 34 attempts. Cam Fancher hit on 57.1% with 8 yards per attempt. He threw for 225 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. On the year, Fancher a 55.2% completion rate with 6.3 yards per attempt. Georgia Southern fell to 5-5 after their 36-17 road defeat at Louisiana. Eagles gained 430 yards with 72 rushing on 25 carries. On defense, they did give up six yards per run to the Ragin Cajuns and 193 passing on 32 attempts. Kyle Vantrease completed 57.1% with 6.6 yards per attempt. He threw for 325 yards and a touchdown. On the year, Vantrease a 61.1% completion rate with 7.1 yards per attempt. Thundering Herd defense in great form as in their past three games allowing 257 yards, 2.8 yards per rush and 4.8 yards per pass attempt. Eagles defense in this span allowing 470 yards, 5.9 yards per rush and 7 yards per pass attempt. Play Marshall -4.5.
Texas Tech vs. Iowa St College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Texas Tech at Iowa St—Texas Tech is 5-5 with their 43-28 home win to Kansas. Red Raiders gained 510 yards with 264 rushing on 48 carries. On defense, they allowed eight yards per rush to the Jayhawks with 283 passing on 33 attempts. Tyler Shough completed 60.6% with 7.5 yards per attempt. He threw for 246 yards and a touchdown. This season, Shough a 53.7% completion rate with 7.3 yards per attempt. Iowa St fell to 4-6 with their 20-14 road defeat at Oklahoma St. Cyclones put up 333 yards with 59 rushing on 36 carries. They limited the Cowboys ground attack to just 1.5 yards a carry with 187 passing on 25 attempts. Hunter Dekkers completed 66.7% with 6.5 yards per attempt in the loss. He threw for 274 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. On the year, Dekkers completing 67.1% with 6.6 yards per attempt. Cyclones have defended well at home holding teams to 3.3 yards per rush and 6.7 per pass attempt. Red Raiders on the road allowing 398 yards and 4.9 yards per rush to opponents. Red Raiders on the road have lost all four games by nine points or greater. Play Iowa St -3.5.
Tennessee vs. South Carolina College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Tennessee at South Carolina—Tennessee improved to 9-1 with their 66-24 home win to Missouri. Volunteers posted 724 yards with 264 rushing on 37 carries. On defense, they allowed nearly five yards per rush to the Tigers with 217 passing on 33 carries. Hendon Hooker completed 71.4% in victory with 10.1 yards per rush. He threw for 355 yards and three touchdowns. This season, Hooker a 71.1% completion rate with 10.1 yards per attempt. Hooker has thrown for 24 touchdowns and two interceptions. South Carolina sits at 6-4 with their 38-6 road win at Florida. Gamecocks posted 237 yards, a season low, with 44 rushing on 23 carries. On defense, they limited the Gators passing game but allowed 374 rushing on 54 carries. Spencer Rattler completed 69.2% in the loss with 5.6 yards per attempt. He threw for 145 yards. On the year, Rattler 65% completion rate, 8 touchdowns, 9 picks and 7.2 yards per attempt. Volunteers are in the discussion for a playoff spot. Style points matter the rest of the way for a one loss Volunteers team that will not play in the SEC championship game. Gamecocks held to ten points or fewer in two of their past three games. Exception was their game at Vanderbilt. Play Tennessee 21.5.
Boise St vs. Wyoming College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Boise St at Wyoming—Boise St improved to 7-3 with their 41-3 road win at Nevada. Broncos put up 528 yards with 267 rushing on 47 carries. On defense, they limited the Wolf Pack to under four yards per rush with 123 passing on 31 attempts. Taylen Green completed 50% with 9.9 yards per attempt. He passed for 218 yards and a touchdown. On the season, Green a 65.8% completion rate with 8.4 yards per attempt. Wyoming improved to 7-3 following their 14-13 road win at Colorado St. Cowboys gained 236 yards with 142 rushing on 37 carries. They held the Rams to less than four yards a carry with 251 passing on 26 attempts. Jayden Clemons completed 63.6% of his throws with 8.2 yards per attempt. He came in for an injured Andrew Peasley. On the season, Clemons a 69.2% completion rate with 8.8 yards per attempt. He has thrown only 13 passes. Quarterback situation the major concern for Wyoming. Past three games Broncos holding teams to 317 yards and 3.2 yards per rush. In that period their offense moving the football for 455 yards and 9.6 yards per pass attempt. Broncos has shown huge improvement with quarterback change. Play Boise St -14.
Oklahoma St vs. Oklahoma College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Oklahoma St at Oklahoma—Oklahoma St improved to 7-3 with their 20-14 home win to Iowa St. Cowboys posted 244 yards with 57 rushing on 35 carries. On defense, they held the Sooners to under two yards per rush with 274 passing on 43 carries. Both Rangel and Sanders expected to miss the game. Freshman Gunnar Gundy completed 41.7% in the loss to the Cyclones with 8.6 yards per attempt. He threw for 103 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. On the year, Gundy a 48.7% completion rate with 6.3 yards per attempt. Oklahoma is 5-5 following their 23-20 road defeat at West Virginia. Sooners gained 426 yards with 236 rushing on 40 carries. They allowed about four yards per rush to the Mountaineers with 203 passing on 34 attempts. Dillon Gabriel completed 60.7% with 6.8 yards per attempt. He threw for 190 yards. Season to date, Gabriel a 63.9% completion rate with 8.4 yards per attempt. At home the Sooners move the football for 534 yards, 5.5 yards per rush and 304 passing for 9.1 yards per attempt. Cowboys defense on the road giving up 504 yards, 5.7 yards per rush and 282 passing for 8.1 per attempt. Oklahoma St dealing with quarterback issues with a third string probable starter in this road rivalry game. Play Oklahoma -7.
Mississippi vs. Arkansas College Football Pick Prediction 11/19/2022
Mississippi at Arkansas—Ole Miss fell to 8-2 with their 30-24 home defeat to Alabama. Rebels produced 403 yards with 191 rushing on 49 carries. Defensively, they held the Crimson Tide to three yards per run with 209 passing on 33 carries. Jaxson Dart completed 58.1% with 6.8 yards per attempt. He passed for 212 yards and a touchdown. On the season, Dart a 60.7% completion rate with 8.6 yards per attempt. Arkansas sits at 5-5 with their 13-10 home defeat to LSU. Razorbacks posted 249 yards with 133 rushing on 45 carries. On defense, they allowed nearly four yards per rush to the Tigers with 86 passing on 15 attempts. KJ Jefferson expected to return after missing the LSU game. Jefferson on the year a completion rate 66.7% with 8.9 yards per attempt. Past three games Ole Miss allowing 432 yards, 4.4 yards per rush and 7.6 yards per pass attempt. With Jefferson back, will take Arkansas +2.5.