Free College Football Picks For Today, Saturday 8/24/2024
Florida St vs. Georgia Tech College Football Pick Prediction 8/24/2024
Florida St vs. Georgia Tech—Game played in Dublin Ireland. Five starters return on each side of the football for the Seminoles. DJ Uiagalelei will get the start at quarterback. He transfers in from Oregon St and has three years’ experience starting under center with good numbers. Haynes King will start at quarterback for Georgia Tech. He completed 61.6% of passes last year but had 16 interceptions. The Yellow Jackets return eight starters on offense and five to the defense.
The Pick:
Haynes accuracy was poor in key conference games against Miami, Boston College and Clemson. He combined for nine interceptions against those teams. FSU quarterback Mike Norvell is in his fifth season and reloaded an elite defensive team this year. The Seminoles are experienced on the offensive line. The Yellow Jackets are inexperienced in the front seven. They would have had a losing record if not for a coaching miscue by Mario Cristobal in their game against Miami. Play Florida St -10.5.
SMU vs. Nevada College Football Pick Prediction 8/24/2024
SMU at Nevada—SMU returns eight starters on offense with seven to the defense. Preston Stone returns under center. He returns from a broken leg suffered late in the season. Road accuracy was a concern for Stone last year with a 55.6% completion rate. Two first year starters are on the offensive line. Brendon Lewis to start at quarterback for Nevada. He is a threat to run the ball compiling 495 rushing yards. He had a good start last season and struggled down the stretch. Six starters return on both sides of the football.
The Pick:
Nevada gave Kansas a scare at home with a seven-point loss early last season. Lewis showed signs early last year that he can keep the Wolf Pack competitive here. Play Nevada +27.5.