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Louisville vs. NC State College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/29/2023
Louisville at NC State 7PM ET—Louisville is 4-0 with their 56-28 home victory to Boston College. Cardinals rushed for 194 yards. They allowed over four yards per run to the Eagles with 295 passing on 41 attempts. Jack Plummer completed 18 of 21 for 388 yards with five touchdowns. He had a rushing touchdown. NC State moves to 3-1 with their 24-21 road win at Virginia. Wolfpack rushed for nearly four yards a carry. They held the Cavaliers to under three yards per carry but 271 yards passing on 30 attempts. Brennan Armstrong completed 15 of 30 for 180 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He averaged 6 yards per pass attempt plus rushing fifteen times for 64 yards. The concern for the Wolf Pack is the amount of passing yardage and efficiency allowed against a freshman quarterback last week. Louisville is fifth in the nation in total offense with strong performance in both the running and passing game. NC State gives up big plays in the passing game by allowing 13.9 yards per completion and 8.1 yards per pass attempt. Play Louisville -3.5.
Utah vs. Oregon St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/29/2023
Utah at Oregon St 9PM ET—Utah improved to 4-0 with their 14-7 home victory to UCLA. Utes rushed for just over two yards a carry. They limited the Bruins to nine rushing yards with 234 passing on 35 attempts. Cameron Rising hasn’t played as he is recovering from his ACL surgery and remains questionable. Nate Johnson completed 9 of 17 for 117 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt and was sacked four times. On defense they recorded seven sacks. Oregon St is 3-1 after their 38-35 road defeat at Washington St. Beavers rushed for 242 yards. They allowed 3.5 yards per run to the Cougars with 422 passing on 35 attempts. Clemson transfer DJ Uiagalelei was 17 of 14 for 198 yards with a touchdown and interception. He rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown. Beavers won their previous home meeting against Utah 42-34. Beavers are holding opponents to 2.4 yards per rush. Utes complete only 56.3% of their throws and bottom half 7.2 yards per attempt. Quarterback situation catches up here for Utah. Utes running back Jackson and tight end Kuithe are questionable on this short week with travel. Play Oregon St -3.5.
Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/29/2023
Louisiana Tech at UTEP 9PM ET—Louisiana Tech is 2-3 after their 28-14 road defeat to Nebraska. Bulldogs rushed for just over two yards a carry. They surrendered 312 yards rushing to the Cornhuskers but only 107 passing on 18 attempts. Hank Bachmeier missed the game with a shoulder injury. He will be a game time decision as he is evaluated during practice. Jack Turner went 27 of 42 for 292 yards with a touchdown and interception. He averaged 7 yards per attempt. He was efficient the week prior against North Texas. UTEP fell to 1-4 with their 45-28 home defeat to UNLV. Miners rushed for under three yards a carry. They surrendered 307 yards rushing to the Rebels with 190 passing on 27 attempts. Gavin Hardison hit 14 of 31 for 225 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. He averaged 7.3 yards per attempt but had two rushing touchdowns. UTEP allowed five sacks and had a -2 turnover margin. Hardison is listed as probable despite missing practice on Monday. Louisiana Tech running backs Crosby and Thornton are questionable. Miners are surrendering 5.3 yards per rush and the Bulldogs are running for 4.8 yards a carry. UTEP is giving up big plays in the passing game by allowing 12.5 yards per completion and 7.8 yards per attempt. The Miners passing game completing just 56.5%. Play Louisiana Tech +1.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. BYU Cougars College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/29/2023
Cincinnati at BYU 10:15PM ET—Cincinnati fell to 2-2 with their 20-6 home victory to Oklahoma. Bearcats rushed for 141 yards. They did limit the Sooners to three yards per rush but 322 yards passing on 38 attempts. Emory Jones completed 22 of 41 for 235 yards and two interceptions. He averaged 5.7 yards per run and ran for 42 yards. BYU fell to 3-1 with their 38-27 road defeat to the Kansas Jayhawks. The Cougars rushed for nine yards a carry. They surrendered 221 yards rushing to the Jayhawks with 130 passing on 19 attempts. BYU had a -3-turnover margin. Kedon Slovis hit on 30 of 51 for 357 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged 7 yards per attempt and on of his interception was returned for a touchdown. This is not an experienced Bearcats team with only three starters returned on offense. Respect the Cougars win at Arkansas. Tough spot last week in back to back road games. Cougars defense holding opponents to 327 yards per game with good work against the pass. Cincinnati is giving up big plays in the passing game allowing 15 yards a completiong plus 8 yards per pass attempt. Play BYU +1.
Iowa St vs. Oklahoma College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/30/2023
Iowa St at Oklahoma 7PM ET—Iowa St improved to 2-2 after their 34-27 home victory to Oklahoma St Cowboys. Cyclones rushed for under three yards a carry. They surrendered 131 yards to the Cowboys for over five yards per rush and allowed 278 passing yards on 48 attempts. Rocco Becht hit 27 of 38 for 348 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 9.2 yards per attempt. Iowa St had a +2-turnover margin. Oklahoma is 4-0 after their 20-6 road victory to Cincinnati. Sooners rushed for three yards a carry. They allowed 141 rushing yards to the Bearcats with 235 passing on 42 attempts. Dillon Gabriel hit on 26 of 38 for 322 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt and had a rushing touchdown. Iowa St is 121st in total offense. Sooners defense has been outstanding holding teams to 2.7 yards per rush and only 6.1 yards per pass attempt. Iowa St rushes for only 2.9 yards per attempt. Oklahoma is 10th in total offense averaging 507 yards a game. Sooners have won and covered three straight against the Cyclones. Sooners have covered all four games. Play Oklahoma -18.5.
Troy vs. Georgia St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/30/2023
Troy at Georgia St 7PM ET—Troy improves to 2-2 after their 27-24 home victory to Western Kentucky. The Trojans rushed for 172 yards. They limited the Hilltoppers to 20 rushing yards with 268 passing on 39 attempts. They had three fumbles and took two from WKU. Gunnar Watson hit 22 of 35 for 349 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 10 yards per pass attempt. Georgia St improved to 4-0 with their 30-17 road win at Coastal Carolina. The Panthers ran for 182 yards. They allowed over four yards per rush to the Chanticleers with 295 passing yards on 42 attempts. Darren Grainger completed 15 of 26 for 191 yards with a touchdown. He averaged 7.3 yards per attempt and had a rushing touchdown with 43 yards. Georgia St is 99th in total defense allowing 401 yards per game with 312 passing. Panthers give up big plays in the passing game by allowing 13 yards per completion and 8 yards per pass attempt. These are too good offensive teams, but the Trojans get the check mark with better defense. Play Troy -1.
Texas St vs. Southern Miss College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/30/2023
Texas St at Southern Miss 7PM ET—Texas St improved to 3-1 with their 35-24 home victory to Nevada. Bobcats overcame a 17-0 deficit at the half. They rushed for 276 yards. Texas St allowed 159 yards rushing to the Wolfpack with 194 passing on 33 attempts. TJ Finley hit on 25 of 31 for 295 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. The LSU/Auburn transfer averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt. An interception was returned 98 yards for a Nevada touchdown. Southern Miss is 1-3 after their 44-37 road defeat to the Arkansas St Red Wolves. Golden Eagles ran for 234 yards. They allowed 192 yards rushing to Arkansas St with 233 passing on 21 attempts. Billy Wiles hit 20 of 36 for 215 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged just 6 yards per pass attempt. Bobcats are 15th in the nation in total offense averaging 485 yards a game. They are rushing for 5.9 yards a carry and Southern Miss is allowing 5.5 yards per run. Bobcats make big plays in the passing game with 13.2 yards per completion and 9.3 per attempt. Golden Eagles give up big plays in the passing game by allowing 15.5 yards per completed pass and 8.3 per attempt. Southern Miss sits 103rd in total offense with poor results in the run and pass. Play Texas St -5.5.
Notre Dame vs. Duke College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/30/2023
Notre Dame at Duke 7:30PM ET—Notre Dame is fell to 4-1 with their 17-14 home defeat to Ohio St. Fighting Irish rushed for 176 yards. They allowed 126 yards on the ground to the Buckeyes for nearly five yards per attempt. Fighting Irish allowed 240 passing to Ohio St on 38 attempts. Sam Hartman hit 17 of 25 for 175 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 7 yards per pass attempt. Notre Dame allowed a one yard rushing touchdown in the closing seconds. Duke is 4-0 with their 41-7 road win at Connecticut. Blue Devils averaged less than three yards per run. They limited the Huskies to 89 rushing yards with 114 passing on 28 attempts. Riley Leonard went 23 of 34 for 248 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 7.3 yards per attempt and had a rushing touchdown. Notre Dame’s offense is 20th in the nation by averaging 477 yards a game. They are seventh in total defense. Duke has defended well sitting 16th in college football by allowing 276 yards a game. They average 425 offensive yards per game. Notre Dame has a road win at NC State by 21 producing 456 yards. Other than Clemson the Blue Devils have played an easy schedule. But respect their 28-7 home win to Clemson to keep this close. Play Duke +5.5.
Charlotte vs. SMU College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/30/2023
Charlotte at SMU 7:30PM ET—Charlotte fell to 1-3 with their 22-7 road defeat to Florida Gators. The 49ers gained under three yards per run. They held Florida to four yards per rush with 259 yards passing on 23 attempts. Charlotte had a +2-turnover margin. Jalon Jones hit on 11 of 16 for 111 yards with 6.9 yards per rush. He ran for 65 yards and a touchdown. SMU is 2-2 with their 34-17 road defeat to TCU. Mustangs rushed for 158 yards. They surrendered 192 yards rushing to the Horned Frogs with 265 passing on 33 attempts. The team had a -2-turnover margin. Preston Stone hit on 16 of 35 for 258 yards with two interceptions. Stone averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt. Charlotte sits 123rd in total offense and struggling to protect the quarterback. The Mustangs sit 36th in total defense and have gone under in all games facing FBS opponents. The 49ers are an inexperienced offensive team with four starters back. Play Charlotte and SMU under 53.5.