Free College Football Picks Week 9 Part 1-10/26/2024
North Carolina vs. Virginia College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
North Carolina at Virginia 12PM ET—North Carolina fell to 3-4 following their 41-34 home defeat to Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels gained 417 yards with 201 rushing for 5.9 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 505 yards to the Yellow Jackets with 371 rushing for 7.7 yards a carry. Jacolby Criswell completed 17 of 31 for 209 yards with a touchdown. He rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Virginia drops to 4-3 with their 48-31 road defeat at Clemson. The Cavaliers put up 346 yards with 68 rushing for 2.3 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 539 yards to the Tigers with 345 passing on 37 attempts. Anthony Colandrea went 15 of 26 for 159 yards with two touchdowns.
The Pick:
North Carolina offense is putting up 5.2 yards a carry with 246 passing for 7 yards per pass attempt. The do hold opponents to 4.3 yards a carry with only 54.6% completion rate. Virginia rushes for 4.2 yards a carry. Their pass defense against the ACC is surrendering 308 yards per game with 8.7 yards per pass attempt. In their past three games the Cavaliers have surrendered 422 yards per game. UNC is 3-0 to the spread as a road underdog of 7 or fewer points. Play North Carolina +5.
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech 12PM ET—Georgia Tech drops to 5-3 on the season with their 31-13 home defeat to Notre Dame. The Yellow Jackets put up 333 yards with 64 rushing for 2.2 yards a carry. On defense they surrendered 345 yards to the Fighting Irish with 168 rushing for 4.3 yards a carry. Zach Pyron completed 20 of 36 for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He rushed for 5 yards. Haynes King is expected to miss the game with an injury. Virginia Tech sits at 4-3 after their 42-21 home win to Boston College. The Hokies put up 552 yards with 368 rushing for 9.2 yards a carry. Kyron Drones hit 14 of 18 for 164 yards with a touchdown and interception. He rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
The Pick:
Georgia Tech is a good rushing team that averages 5.1 yards a carry. Pryon was able to pass for 269 yards to Notre Dame. Virginia Tech has put up good offensive numbers in the run and pass. The Hokies against the conference is allowing 7.5 yards per pass attempt. Georgia Tech is 11-5 to the spread as a road underdog. Play Georgia Tech +11.
Buffalo vs. Ohio College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Buffalo at Ohio 12PM ET—Buffalo drops to 4-3 following their 48-41 home defeat to Western Michigan. The Bulls gained 551 yards with 242 rushing for 7.1 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 489 yards to the Broncos with 280 passing on 31 attempts. CJ Ogbonna completed 22 of 34 for 309 yards with two touchdowns. Ohio fell to 4-3 after their 30-30 road defeat to Miami Ohio. The Bobcats put up 291 yards with 110 rushing for 3.3 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 328 yards to the Redhawks with 150 rushing for five yards a carry. Parker Navarro hit 13 of 22 for 88 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 38 yards.
The Pick:
The Bobcats quarterback play is the concern. Navarro is playing for his starting job with inaccurate play at quarterback. Ohio allows 64% completions for 7 yards per pass attempt. Buffalo has defended well this year by allowing 4.1 yards a carry with 6.5 yards per pass attempt. They average 7.6 yards per pass attempt against the MAC and do a good job of forcing turnovers. The Bobcats have an -8-turnover margin. Buffalo is 10-6 to the spread on the road. Play Buffalo +6.5.
Notre Dame vs. Navy College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Notre Dame vs. Navy 12PM ET—Game is played on neutral field in Met Life Stadium. Notre Dame improved to 6-1 following their 31-13 road win at Georgia Tech. The Fighting Irish gained 385 yards with 168 rushing for 4.3 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 333 yards to the Yellow Jackets with 64 rushing yards for 2.2 yards per carry. Riley Leonard hit 20 of 29 for 203 yards and an interception. He rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns. Navy is 6-0 after their 51-17 home win to Charlotte. The Midshipmen put up 288 yards with 171 rushing for 4.1 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 363 yards to the 49ers with 200 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. Blake Horvath went 7 of 13 for 117 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for 56 yards.
The Pick:
Navy is rushing for 6 yards a carry and getting production from their passing game with 152 yards per game with 11 yards per pass attempt. They hold teams to 4.5 yards a carry with only 56% completions. Notre Dame runs the football effectively with strong defensive play. The passing game generates only 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Navy is 10-6 to the spreads as an underdog. They have covered every game against an FBS team and have a 12-point win against Memphis. Play Navy +23.
Washington vs. Indiana College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Washington at Indiana 12PM ET—Washington drops to 4-3 following their 40-15 road defeat to Iowa. The Huskies gained 393 yards with 127 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 328 yards to the Hawkeyes with 220 rushing for 5.9 yards a carry. Will Rogers completed 22 of 34 for 195 yards with a touchdown and interception. Indiana improved to 7-0 with their 56-7 home win to Nebraska. The Hoosiers gained 495 yards with 215 rushing for 6.5 yards a carry. Defensively they surrendered 304 yards to the Cornhuskers with 70 rushing for 2.4 yards a carry. Kurtis Rourke is out. Tayven Jackson in relief hit 7 of 8 for 91 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 21 yards.
The Pick:
Jackson play in relief encouraging. The Hoosiers have a very good offense with 5.3 yards per carry with 73% completions for 10.8 yards per pass attempt. They defend by holding foes to 2.9 yards a carry and 5.6 yards per pass attempt. The numbers have been better at home. The Huskies in their road games are giving up 181 yards rushing per game with 5.5 yards per run. Indiana has a +7-turnover margin. Washington is 1-4 to the spread facing good defensive teams that allow 310 yards per game or lower. Play Indiana -6.5.
Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Oklahoma at Mississippi 12PM ET—Oklahoma fell to 4-3 following their 35-9 home defeat to South Carolina. The Sooners gained 291 yards with 53 rushing for 1.3 yards a carry. On defense they held the Gamecocks to 254 yards with 180 passing on 27 attempts. Michael Hawkins completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards and two interceptions. Jackson Arnold was 18 of36 for 225 yards and a touchdown. Ole Miss sits at 5-2 with their 29-26 road defeat to LSU. The Rebels put up 464 yards with 180 rushing for 4.3 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 421 yards to the Tigers with 447 passing on 51 attempts. Jaxson Dart hit 24 of 42 for 284 yards with a touchdown and interception.
The Pick:
Oklahoma offense struggles with 3.1 yards a carry and 155 yards per game. Ole Miss a strong offense with 5.2 yards per run with 67% completions rate for 10.5 yards per pass attempt. The Rebels defend well holding opponents to 2 yards a carry with 58.4% completions. Ole Miss numbers offensive and defensively better at home. The Sooners rush for 2.1 yards per carry against the conference. They have scored 12 points total in their past two games. Play Ole Miss -20.5.
Tulane vs. North Texas College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Tulane at North Texas—Tulane improved to 5-2 following their 24-10 home win to Rice. The Green Wave gained 306 yards with 154 rushing for 3.9 yards a carry. On defense they held the Owls to 344 yards with 271 passing on 46 attempts. Darian Mensah completed 12 of 25 for 152 yards and a touchdown. North Texas fell to 5-2 with their 52-44 road defeat at Memphis. The Mean Green put up 653 yards with 208 rushing for 6.3 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 526 yards to the Tigers with 207 rushing for 6.5 yards a carry. Chandler Morris went 36 of 61 for 445 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. He rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown.
The Pick:
Last season, Tulane won 35-28 and missed the cover as a 20-point home favorite. Tulane is a strong offensive team both running and passing. The team holds opponents to 4.3 yards per run with 6 yards per pass attempt. North Texas rushes for 5.4 yards a carry and passes for 360 yards with 8.4 yards per pass attempt. Defensively they allow 4.4 yards a carry with 57% completions. North Texas defense at home has been outstanding. The Green Wave passing offense has not been efficient on the road. The Mean Green is 8-1 to the spread against the AAC at home. Play North Texas +7.5.
Charlotte vs. Memphis College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Charlotte at Memphis 12PM ET—Charlotte fell to 3-4 following their 51-17 road defeat to Navy. The 49ers gained 363 yards with 200 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 288 yards to the Midshipmen with 171 rushing for 4.1 yards a carry. Max Brown completed 7 of 18 for 152 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. He rushed for 67 yards. Memphis improved to 6-1 with their 52-44 home win to North Texas. The Tigers posted 526 yards with 207 rushing for 6.5 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 653 yards to the Mean Green with 445 passing on 64 attempts. Seth Henigan went 24 of 38 for 319 yards with a touchdown. He had a rushing touchdown.
The Pick:
Charlotte struggles offensively on the ground and with quarterback accuracy. They are a poor defensive team that surrenders 5.1 yards a carry with 8.2 yards per pass attempt. Memphis rushes for 5.2 yards a carry with 65% completion rate with 269 passing. On defense they limit foes to 4 yards per run with 59% completions. The 49ers struggle with turnovers as they have committed 13 for a -5-turnover margin. Memphis has a +10-turnover margin. Play Memphis -18.5.
Nebraska vs. Ohio St College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Nebraska at Ohio St 12PM ET—Nebraska drops to 5-2 following their 56-7 road defeat at Indiana. The Cornhuskers produced 304 yards with 70 rushing for 2.4 yards a carry. On defense they gave up 495 yards to the Hoosiers with 280 passing on 30 attempts. Dylan Raiola completed 28 of 44 for 234 yards with three interceptions. Ohio St fell to 5-1 after their 32-31 road defeat at Oregon. The Buckeyes gained 467 yards with 141 rushing for 4.3 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 496 yards to the Ducks with 341 passing on 34 attempts. Will Howard hit 28 of 35 for 326 yards with two touchdowns. He had a rushing touchdown.
The Pick:
Nebraska has got efficiency at the quarterback position with 66% completions for 7.5 yards per pass attempt. They have defended well allowing 3.3 yards a carry with 6.5 yards per pass attempt. Ohio St pass defense is allowing 68% completions for 8.1 yards per attempt in their past three games. Play Nebraska +25.5.
Bowling Green vs. Toledo College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024
Bowling Green at Toledo 3:30PM ET—Bowling Green improved to 3-4 for the season with their 27-6 home win to Kent. The Falcons gained 434 yards with 121 rushing for 2.6 yards a carry. On defense they held the Golden Flashes to 204 yards with 78 passing on 29 attempts. Connor Bazelak completed 23 of 27 for 313 yards and two touchdowns. Toledo moves to 5-2 after their 13-6 road win at Northern Illinois. The Rockets put up 285 yards with 133 rushing for 3.6 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 391 yards to the Huskies with 181 rushing for 3.9 yards a carry. Tucker Gleason missed the game due to an injury. John Alan Richter hit 15 of 28 for 152 yards with a touchdown.
The Pick:
Bowling Green struggles with their run defense by allowing 4.9 yards a carry. The numbers have been worse on the road. The Rocket’s passing game has been efficient with 255 yards passing for 7.8 yards per pass attempt. Gleason has been efficient in his three appearances this season. Toledo is 5-1 to the spread at home following a road game. Play Toledo -2.5.