Hawaii Warriors (3-10 last season) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (5-7 last year)
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors vs Vanderbilt Commodores 8/26/2023 – The Hawaii Warriors scored 19.8 points per game on average. They averaged 137.2 yards on the run, ranking 86th in Division 1. Over the previous year, the Warriors acquired 4,456 total yards. Hawaii’s offense totaled 244 first downs, but they suffered from 73 penalties, adding up to 653 yards. Twenty times, they passed the ball to the enemy.
The Commodores maintained an average of 24.6 points per game, placing them 89th in Division 1 in their ability to score points. The Commodores were ranked 112th in Division 1 last year with 2,248 passing yards total and an average of 187.3 yards per game. The Vanderbilt Commodores were ranked 101st in the US, averaging 347.3 yards per game. The Vanderbilt offense committed 64 penalties for 553 yards, which placed them 104th in the country in terms of aiding the opposition. For free expert college football picks, consider these statistics.
Rainbow Warriors vs. Commodores Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 26, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | FirstBank Stadium, TN |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | N/A |
Warriors QB Brayden Schager and Commodores QB AJ Swann
Brayden Schager completed 25 of 45 passes for 230 yards and one touchdown. His quarterback rating was 105.8, and he finished the game without throwing an interception. The Warriors’ 191 yards on 40 attempts against the run translate to 4.8 yards per attempt. Hawaii gave up 208 yards and 17 completions on 26 attempts for a completion percentage of 65.4%. They totaled 71 plays for a total of 273 yards on the day. The Hawaii Warriors carried the ball 26 times for 43 yards or an average of 1.7 yards per carry.
The Commodores lost to the Tennessee Volunteers by a score of 56-0 the previous time they played on the field. AJ Swann finished the game with 79 yards on 11 of 17 passes and a quarterback rating of 103.7. He threw no picks and had a Y/A of 4.6. For Vanderbilt, Re’Mahn Davis ran the ball 21 times for a total of 60 yards, averaging 2.9 yards per carry for the duration of the game. The final total for the Commodores was 254 yards on 77 plays (3.3 yards per play).
Odds/Point Spread: Vanderbilt Commodores -17.5, Total Odds: 56
Last year, Vanderbilt allowed 2,050 running yards (170.8 yards per game) and 25 rushing touchdowns. Their 29 pass touchdowns and 290.5 passing yards per game placed them 128th in NCAA football. The Commodores’ defense saw action on 796 plays, ranking them 18th in the country. The Commodores were ranked 125th in the country for their 36.0 points per game defense. They lost 432 total points last season.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Trends
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 matches. The total went UNDER in 9 of Hawaii’s last 12 matches. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are 0-6 SU in their last 6 matches on the road. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches against an opponent in the Southeastern Conference.
Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt’s last 6 matches. The Vanderbilt Commodores are 2-6 SU in their last 8 matches. The Vanderbilt Commodores are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 matches at home. The Vanderbilt Commodores are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches played in August. The total went UNDER in 7 of Vanderbilt’s last 9 matches played in week 1.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors vs Vanderbilt Commodores 8/26/2023 Betting Picks
The Vanderbilt Commodores broke through last season with two SEC Conference victories against Florida and Kentucky. The Commodores ranked near the bottom of the conference in passing offense and averaged 24.6 points per game. Sophomore QB A.J. Swann (10 TD) showed some promise last season in limited action and is ready to take the next step. Senior WR Will Sheppard (776 rec yds) will be the top option in the passing game, after catching 60 balls and finding the end zone nine times a season ago.
These two teams faced each other to open up last year, and Vanderbilt scored 35 unanswered points in the third quarter to run away with a 63-10 road victory. The Commodores rushed for 404 yards on 44 attempts and forced two turnovers. Look for Vanderbilt to win at home in a game that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Vanderbilt Commodores win 31-14. For free expert sports picks and predictions, consider this prediction.
Free Pick and Prediction: Vanderbilt Commodores will win 31-24.