Free College Football Picks For Today, Friday 9-20-2024
Stanford vs. Syracuse College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/20/2024
Stanford at Syracuse—Stanford is 1-1 after their 41-7 home win to FCS Cal Poly. They opened with the 34-27 home defeat to TCU. The Cardinal gained 279 yards with 114 rushing for 3.1 per run. On defense they allowed 450 yards to the Horned Frogs with 353 yards passing on 42 attempts. Ashton Daniels hit 17 of 35 for 163 yards with a touchdown and interception. Syracuse is 2-0 following their 31-28 home win to Georgia Tech. The Orange gained 515 yards with 134 rushing for over four yards per run. On defense they allowed 378 yards to the Yellow Jackets with 266 passing on 40 attempts. Kyle McCord completed 32 of 46 for 381 yards with four touchdowns.
The Pick:
Stanford was competitive in their home opener against TCU. They are getting efficient work at quarterback this season. Defensively they allow 68.1% completions with 7.7 yards per pass attempt. The Orange offense is efficient through the air with 69.4% completions with 8.6 yards per pass attempt. They have defended poorly by allowing 5.9 yards per run and 68.1% completions allowed. Play Stanford and Syracuse over 57.
Illinois vs. Nebraska College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/20/2024
Illinois at Nebraska—Illinois is 3-0 following their 30-9 home win to Central Michigan. The Fighting Illini put up 379 yards with 137 rushing for 4.7 yards a carry. On defense they limited the Chippewas to 309 yards with 167 passing on 29 attempts. Luke Altmyer hit 19 of 29 for 242 yards with two touchdowns. Nebraska sits at 3-0 following their 34-3 home win to FCS Northern Iowa. Two weeks ago, it was a 28-10 home win to Colorado. The Cornhuskers put up 334 yards with 149 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 260 yards to the Buffaloes with 16 rushing yards on 22 carries. Dylan Raiola completed 23 of 30 for 185 yards with a touchdown.
The Pick:
First road game for the Fighting Illini. Nebraska is running for 4.9 yards a carry. They are getting accurate and efficient work at the quarterback position. On defense they hold opponents to 2.5 yards per run and 5.7 yards per pass attempt. Play Nebraska -7.5.
San Jose St vs. Washington St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 9/20/2024
San Jose St at Washington St—San Jose St is 3-0 following their 31-10 home win to Kennesaw St. The Spartans gained 417 yards with 62 rushing for under three yards a carry. On defense they allowed 212 yards to the Owls with 128 passing on 25 attempts. Emmett Brown hit 26 of 38 for 355 yards with four touchdowns. Washington St is 3-0 after their 24-19 road win at Washington. The Cougars gained 381 yards with 136 rushing for 4.5 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 452 yards to the Huskies with 326 passing on 35 attempts. John Mateer went 17 of 34 for 245 yards with a touchdown and pick.
The Pick:
San Jose St is a one-dimensional offensive team. They run for 1.9 yards a carry. They have defended well limiting foes to 3 yards per carry with 48.8% pass completions allowed with 4.2 yards per pass attempt. The Cougar’s defense is holding opponents to 21.7 points per game as they limit opposing quarterbacks to 6.9 yards per pass attempt. Washington St is 6-3 to the under at home. Play San Jose St and Washington St under 55.5.