Free College Football Picks Week 6 Part 2-10/5/2024
Purdue vs. Wisconsin College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Purdue at Wisconsin 12PM ET—Purdue fell to 1-3 following their 28-10 home defeat to Nebraska. The Boilermakers gained 224 yards with 50 rushing for under two yards per run. On defense they allowed 405 yards to the Cornhuskers with 244 passing on 26 attempts. Hudson Card hit 18 of 25 for174 yards with a touchdown and interception. Wisconsin drops to 2-2 with their 38-21 road defeat to USC. The Badgers put up 286 yards with 106 rushing for 4.1 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 469 yards to the Trojans with 308 passing on 45 attempts. Braedyn Locke hit 13 of 26 for 180 yards with a touchdown and pick.
The Pick:
The Boilermaker’s defense is allowing 5.5 yards per run. In their lone road they dropped a 38-21 decision at Oregon St. Purdue gives up big plays in the passing game by allowing 7.7 yards per pass attempt. The Boilermakers have been outscored 132-38 by their FBS opponents. Play Wisconsin -14.
Tulane vs. UAB College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Tulane at UAB 1PM ET—Tulane improved to 3-2 after their 45-10 home win to USF. The Green Wave posted 528 yards with 198 rushing for nearly four yards per rush. On defense they limited the Bulls to 201 yards with 26 rushing on 25 carries. Darian Mensah went 18 of 22 for 326 yards and three touchdowns. UAB fell to 1-3 with their 41-28 home defeat to Navy. The Blazers 395 yards with 193 rushing for 4.5 yards a carry. Defensively they surrendered 452 yards to the Midshipmen with 225 passing on 11 attempts. Jacob Zeno hit 14 of 22 for 202 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Pick:
The Green Wave offense if flowing well with 4.9 yards per run and 64.7% completion rate for 9.7 yards per pass attempt. They are allowing 4.4 yards per run. The Blazers are giving up 205 yards rushing for game with 4.8 yards per rush. UAB struggles in pass defense by allowing 7.2 yards per pass attempt. They have an experienced quarterback that completes 68.9% with 6.9 yards per pass attempt. Play Tulane and UAB over 55.5.
Western Michigan vs. Ball St College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Western Michigan at Ball St 2PM ET—Western Michigan drops to 1-3 following their 27-20 road defeat to Marshall. The Broncos put up 318 yards with 192 rushing for 4.7 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 420 yards to the Thundering Herd with 243 rushing for 6.2 yards per carry. Hayden Wolff hit 15 of 29 for 126 yards with a touchdown. Ball St fell to 1-3 with their 63-7 road defeat to James Madison. The Cardinals gained 250 yards with 77 rushing for 2.3 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 522 yards to the Dukes with 286 passing on 29 attempts. Kadin Semonza completed 22 of 35 for 169 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions.
The Pick:
Ball St is a rebuilding team. They are dealing with injuries to the running back and receiver position. The Broncos are running for five yards a carry and making plays in the passing game with 7.7 yards per pass attempt. Ball St defense is giving up 7.2 yards pe rush with 69.7% completion rate with 10.2 yards per pass attempt. WMU is 7-1 to the spread in their road conference games. Play Western Michigan -9.
East Carolina vs. Charlotte College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
East Carolina at Charlotte 3:30PM ET—East Carolina improved to 3-2 following their 30-20 home defeat to UTSA. The Pirates put up 339 yards with 47 rushing for just over one yard per carry. On defense they allowed 456 yards to the Roadrunners with 170 passing for 4.5 yards a carry. Jake Garcia hit 17 of 35 for 294 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Charlotte is 2-3 after their 21-20 road win at Rice. The 49ers gained 304 yards with 67 rushing for two yards a carry. On defense they allowed 463 yards to the Owls with 209 rushing for 6.7 yards a carry. Max Brown has listed the past three games to injury. Trexler Ivey hit 8 of 21 for 54 yards and an interception. Freshman third string Deshawn Purdie saw action and completed 10 of 15 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns and a candidate to start.
The Pick:
The 49ers should switch to Purdie based on that comeback last week. The Pirates run game produces only 3.3 yards per carry and has accuracy issues at quarterback. They are defending well. Charlotte’s defense poor but are averaging 7 yards per pass attempt. Charlotte has played the tougher schedule. ECU has not played a power four school. Play Charlotte +9.
Auburn vs. Georgia College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Auburn at Georgia 3:30PM ET—Auburn fell to 2-3 following their 27-21 home defeat to Oklahoma. The Tigers put up 482 yards with 144 rushing for 3.3 yards a carry. On defense they held the Sooners to 291 yards with 161 passing on 15 attempts. Payton Thorne completed 21 of 32 for 338 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. Georgia falls to 3-1 with their 41-34 road defeat to Alabama. The Bulldogs posted 519 yards with 80 rushing for three yards a carry. On defense they allowed 547 yards to the Crimson Tide with 374 passing on 33 attempts. Carson Beck hit 27 of 50 for 439 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Pick:
Auburn is getting production offensively with 5.5 yards a carry and 10 yards per pass attempt. The Tigers defend well limiting opponents to 3.4 yards per run and only 54.1% completions with 6.6 yards per pass attempt. Alabama had success passing on the Bulldogs. Georgia is allowing 65.3% completion rate with 6.6 yards a carry. The Bulldogs are 5-8 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Auburn +24.
Mississippi vs. South Carolina College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Ole Miss at South Carolina 3:30PM ET—Ole Miss drops to4-1 after their 20-17 home defeat to Kentucky. The Rebels put up 353 yards with 92 rushing for 3.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 336 yards to the Wildcats with 243 passing on 28 attempts. Jaxon Dart completed 18 of 27 for 261 yards with a touchdown. South Carolina improved to 3-1 with their 50-7 home win to Akron. The Gamecocks put up 549 yards with 273 rushing for 5.2 yards a carry. On defense the held the Zips to 154 yards with 117 passing on 30 attempts. LaNorris Sellers missed the game due to an ankle injury. He returned to practice on Tuesday and probable.
The Pick:
South Carolina passing game is moving the football downfield with 8.3 yards per pass attempt. They defend well by limiting opponents to 3.1 yards a carry and only 54.4% completions for 5.1 yards per pass attempt. Ole Miss has faced a weak schedule until Kentucky came to town. South Carolina was competitive at home to LSU and pounded Kentucky on the road. Play South Carolina +9.5.
Miami Ohio vs. Toledo College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Miami Ohio at Toledo 3:30PM ET—Miami Ohio improved to 1-3 following their 23-20 home win to Massachusetts. The Redhawks gained 349 yards with 168 rushing for 4.7 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 344 yards to the Minutemen with 173 passing on 22 attempts. Brett Gabbert hit 16 of 25 for 181 yards with a touchdown and pick. Toledo fell to 3-1 after their 26-21 road defeat at Western Kentucky. The Rockets put up 325 yards with 125 rushing for 3 yards a carry. Defensively they held the Hilltoppers to 313 yards with 242 passing on 30 attempts. Tucker Gleason completed 19 of 33 for 200 yards with two touchdowns and two picks.
The Pick:
Miami Ohio has an experienced quarterback behind Gabbert. On defense they are allowing 202 yards rushing per game for 5.7 yards per pass attempt. Toledo is making plays downfield in the passing game by completing 63% of their passes for 8.3 yards per pass attempt. But defensively they are allowing 66% completions with 7.1 yards per pass attempt. The Rockets are 9-5 to the over as a home favorite. Play Miami Ohio and Toledo over 43.5.
Appalachian St vs. Marshall College Football Pick Prediction 10/5/2024
Appalachian St at Marshall 3:30PM ET—Appalachian St fell to 2-2 following their 48-14 home defeat to South Alabama. The Mountaineers gained 385 yards with 119 rushing for 4.3 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 474 yards to the Jaguars with 320 rushing for 7.4 yards a carry. Joey Aguilar completed 21 of 40 for 266 yards with a touchdown and interception. Marshall improved to 2-2 with their 27-20 home victory to Western Michigan. The Thundering Herd put up 420 yards with 243 rushing for 8.8 yards a carry. Stone Earle completed 15 of 25 for 177 yards with three touchdowns. He rushed for 53 yards.
The Pick:
Marshall is rushing effectively with 5.5 yards a carry. On defense they hold opponents to 4.6 yards a carry and only 59.6% completion rate for 6.4 yards a carry. Appalachian St has defended poorly this year. They are giving up 5.8 yards per run with 69.4% completions for 8.7 yards per pass attempt. App St is 2-7 to the spread on the road against the Sun Belt. Play Marshall -3.