Free College Football Picks 11/29/2024
Ball St vs. Ohio College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Ball St at Ohio 12PM ET—Ball St drops to 3-8 following their 38-13 home defeat to Bowling Green. The Cardinals gained 254 yards with 43 rushing for 1.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 362 yards to the Falcons with 259 passing on 30 attempts. Kadin Semonza completed 19 of 37 for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Ohio improved to 8-3 with their 24-7 road win at Toledo. The Bobcats put up 367 yards with 238 rushing for 4.4 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 212 yards to the Rockets with 39 rushing on 25 attempts. Parker Navarro went 11 of 19 for 129 yards and a pick. He rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
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Ball St road defense has been poor as they surrender 45.3 points per game with six yards per run and 320 passing yards for 9.9 yards per pass attempt. They have struggled on the road with both running and pass. Ohio defense has held opponents to 12.4 points per game and outscoring their opponents by 20 points per game. The Bobcats at home rush for 4.9 yards per carry and complete 71% for 9.5 yards per pass attempt. Ohio has covered four of five at home. Play Ohio -15.
Miami Ohio vs. Bowling Green College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Miami Ohio at Bowling Green 12PM ET—Miami Ohio improved to 7-4 with their 20-9 home win to Northern Illinois. The Redhawks gained 324 yards with 87 rushing for 3.1 yards per run. On defense they allowed 242 yards to the Huskies with 114 passing on 35 attempts. Brett Gabbert went 14 of 23 for 207 yards and an interception. Bowling Green is 7-4 with their 38-24 road win at Ball St. The Falcons put up 362 yards with 103 rushing for 2.5 yards per run. On defense they allowed 254 yards to the Cardinals with 43 rushing on 24 carries. Connor Bazelak hit 18 of 29 for 255 yards and two touchdowns.
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The Redhawks in their past three games are holding opponents to 12.3 points per game with 2.7 yards per run and 5 yards per pass attempt. They have rushed for 4.9 yards a carry with 8.3 yards per pass attempt in this span. The Falcons have two home losses this season. It is a six-game win streak for the Redhawks. They are 4-1 to the spread on the road against winning teams. Bowling Green is 0-2 to the spread at home facing teams with a .600-to-.750-win percentage. Play Miami Ohio +2.
Oklahoma St vs. Colorado College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Oklahoma St at Colorado 12PM ET—Oklahoma St drops to 3-8 following their 56-48 home defeat to Texas Tech. The Cowboys gained 508 yards with 155 rushing for five yards per run. On defense they allowed 543 yards to the Red Raiders with 404 passing on 53 attempts. Maealiuaki Smith completed 26 of 36 for 326 yards with two touchdowns and a pick. The true freshman had a rushing touchdown in his starting debut. Colorado fell to 8-3 after their 37-21 road defeat at Kansas. The Buffs put up 308 yards with 42 rushing for 3.2 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 521 yards to the Jayhawks with 331 rushing for 5.8 yards per run. Shedeur Sanders hit 23 of 29 for 266 yards and three touchdowns.
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Oklahoma St form poor as in their past three games are allowing 45 points per game with 71% completions for 8.4 yards per pass attempt. Opponents are passing for 334 yards per game in this period against the Cowboys. Oklahoma St has failed to cover seven of eight against the Big 12 with Colorado 7-1 to the spread against the conference. The Buffs against the Big 12 have held teams to 3.9 yards per run and 58% completion rate. Play Colorado -16.5.
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Minnesota at Wisconsin 12PM ET—Minnesota fell to 6-5 following their 26-25 home defeat to Penn St. The Golden Gophers gained 281 yards with 106 rushing for 2.9 yards per run. On defense they allowed 361 yards to the Nittany Lions with 244 passing on 28 attempts. Max Brosmer completed 15 of 23 for 175 yards with a touchdown and pick. Wisconsin is 5-6 after their 44-25 road defeat at Nebraska. The Badgers produced 407 yards with 115 rushing for 4.6 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 473 yards to the Cornhuskers with 293 passing on 38 attempts. Braedyn Locke hit 20 of 30 for 292 yards with three touchdowns an interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
Wisconsin is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Golden Gophers offense has been poor on the road as they rush for 2.6 yards a carry with 5.8 yards per pass attempt. The Badgers at home hold opponents to 19.8 points per game. Play Wisconsin -2.
Oregon St vs. Boise St College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Oregon St at Boise St 12PM ET—Oregon St improved to 5-6 after their 41-38 home win to Washington St. The Beavers gained 584 yards with 170 rushing for 4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 384 yards to the Cougars with 250 passing on 23 attempts. Ben Gulbranson completed 22 of 34 for 294 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He had a rushing touchdown. Boise St is 10-1 with their 17-13 road win at Wyoming. The Broncos put up 352 yards with 185 rushing for 6.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 319 yards to the Cowboys with 203 passing on 27 attempts. Maddux Madsen went 14 for 26 for 167 yards.
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The Beavers in their past three games are averaging 237 yards passing per game with 7.6 yards per pass attempt. The Broncos in this period are allowing 294 yards passing for 8.5 yards per pass attempt. The Beavers are one win away from bowl eligibility. Play Oregon St +18.
Navy vs. East Carolina College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Navy at East Carolina 12PM ET—Navy fell to 7-3 following their 35-0 home defeat to Tulane. The Midshipmen gained 113 yards with 100 rushing for 2.9 yards per run. On defense they allowed 358 yards to the Mean Green with 220 rushing for 4.6 yards per run. Quarterback Blake Horvath suffered an injury and is questionable. Braxton Woodson in relief went 3 of 10 for 13 yards and an interception. He rushed for 24 yards on 13 carries. East Carolina is 7-4 after their 40-28 road win at North Texas. The Pirates posted 553 yards with 255 rushing for 4.5 yards per run. On defense they allowed 447 yards to the Mean Green with 181 rushing for 5 yards per run. Katin Houser was 16 of 23 for 298 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
Quarterback injury to Horvath a massive concern here for Navey. The Pirates have won four straight. At home ECU averages 39 points per game as they rush for 4.5 yards a carry and throw for 298 yards with 9.7 yards per pass attempt. At home they limit opponents to 18.4 points per game with 2.9 yards per run. In their past three games the Midshipmen are averaging 12.7 points per game with 4.2 yards per run and 4.4 yards per pass attempt. ECU has covered four of five at home. Play East Carolina -2.5.
Texas St vs. South Alabama College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Texas St at South Alabama 3:30PM ET—Texas St fell to 6-5 following their 52-44 home defeat to Georgia St. The Bobcats gained 459 yards with 157 rushing for 4.2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 504 yards to the Panthers with 285 passing on 26 attempts. Jordan McCloud completed 28 of 44 for 302 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. South Alabama sits at 6-5 with their 35-14 road win at Southern Miss. The Jaguars put up 380 yards with 187 rushing for 6.9 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 306 yards to the Golden Eagles with 137 passing on 36 attempts. Gio Lopez went 15 of 24 for 193 yards with three touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Bobcats on the road have put up 32 points per game with 5.1 yards per run with 7.2 yards per pass attempt. In their past three games they have put up 47 points per game. The Jaguars pass defense in their past three games are allowing 68% completion rate. The Jaguars are 1-4 to the spread at home against a winning team. Play Texas St -1.
Mississippi St vs. Mississippi College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Mississippi St at Ole Miss 3:30PM ET—Mississippi St fell to 2-9 following their 39-20 home defeat to Missouri. The Bulldogs gained 338 yards with 147 rushing for 6.7 yards per run. On defense they allowed 372 yards to the Tigers with 268 passing on 20 attempts. Michael Van Buren completed 16 of 28 for 191 yards and a touchdown. Ole Miss fell to 8-3 after their 24-17 road defeat at Florida. The Rebels posted 464 yards with 141 rushing for 4 yards per carry. Defensively they allowed 344 yards to the Gators with 180 passing on 18 attempts. Jaxson Dart went 24 of 41 for 323 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He rushed for 71 yards.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Bulldogs in their past three games are averaging 26 points per game with 6.3 yards per run. Defensively in this period they allow 4 yards per run. Ole Miss pass defense in poor form as in their past three games allowing 66% completions for 9.5 yards per pass attempt. This all opens up a path to cover this big number. Mississippi St has covered three of four on the road. Ole Miss is 7-9 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Mississippi St +26.
Liberty vs. Sam Houston St College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Liberty at Sam Houston ST 3:30PM ET—Liberty improved to 8-2 following their 38-21 home win to Western Kentucky. The Flames gained 556 yards with 419 rushing for 6.7 yards per rush. On defense they allowed 368 yards to the Hilltoppers with 262 passing on 34 attempts. Kaidon Salter hit 6 of 11 for 108 yards and a touchdown. He rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Sam Houston fell to 8-3 after their 21-11 road defeat to Jacksonville ST. The Bearkats put up 159 yards with 175 rushing for 4.5 yards a carry. Hunter Watson completed 13 of 25 for 84 yards. He rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.
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Liberty has been efficient offensively against CUSA with 5.8 yards per run and 8 yards per pass attempt. Their offensive form in the past three games is producing better numbers. Sam Houston has struggled to generate offense in the conference. Their offensive form is worse the past three games as they average 14 points per game with 4.2 yards per run and 5 yards per pass attempt. Liberty is 5-1 to the spread on the road against winning teams. The Bearkats are 3-6 to the spread at home. Play Liberty -3.
Utah St vs. Colorado St College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Utah St at Colorado St 3:30PM ET—Utah St improved to 4-7 following their 41-20 home victory to San Diego St. The Aggies gained 488 yards with 322 rushing for 6.4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 412 yards to the Aztecs with 188 rushing for 4.9 yards per run. Spencer Petras is questionable with an injury. Bryson Barnes in relief completed 13 of 15 for 139 yards with three touchdowns. He rushed for 193 yards and a touchdown. Colorado St drops to 7-4 after their 28-22 road defeat at Fresno St. The Rams posted 402 yards with 100 rushing for 3.3 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 333 yards to the Bulldogs with 152 rushing for 4.8 yards a carry. Brayden Fowler Nicolosi was 23 of 45 for 283 yards with a touchdown. He rushed for a touchdown.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Aggies offensive form good as in their past three games averaging 41.3 points per game with 7 yards per run and 69% completions. The Rams average only 24 points per game at home. The Rams lost control of a berth into Mountain West title game with that loss at Fresno St. They now need help. Play Utah St +6.
Stanford vs. San Jose St Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Stanford at San Jose St 4PM ET—Stanford drops to 3-8 after their 24-21 road defeat at California. The Golden Bears gained 371 yards with 72 rushing for 2.4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 259 yards to the Cardinal with 118 rushing for 3 yards per run. Ashton Daniels completed 14 of 26 for 139 yards. He rushed for 63 yards. San Jose St sits at 6-5 following their 27-16 home defeat to UNLV. The Spartans posted 112 yards with 31 rushing on 25 carries. Defensively they held the Rebels to 338 yards with 207 rushing for 3.2 yards per rush. Walker Eget went 4 of 22 in a rainstorm for 81 yards and a touchdown.
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The Cardinal in their past three games is allowing 39 points per game with 5.4 yards per run and 70% completion rate. With better weather forecast the Spartans passing attack can return to form. The Spartans at home throw for 309 yards per game with 8.2 yards per pass attempt. They held opponents at home to 3.3 yards per run. Stanford is 1-7 to the spread on the road facing a team that averages 5.9 yards per play or greater. Play San Jose St -3.
Nebraska vs. Iowa Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Nebraska at Iowa 7:30PM ET—Nebraska improved to 6-5 following their 44-25 home win to Wisconsin. The Cornhuskers gained 473 yards with 180 rushing for 5 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 407 yards to the Badgers with 292 passing on 30 attempts. Dyland Raiola completed 28 of 38 for 293 yards with a touchdown. Iowa is 7-4 with their 29-13 road win at Maryland. The Hawkeyes gained 374 yards with 268 rushing for 4.6 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 227 yards to the Terrapins with 129 passing on 31 attempts. Cade McNamara returned to practice and hoped to be cleared to play. McNamara completes 60.5% of his passes for 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
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Iowa in Big Ten play has defended well by allowing 19.3 points per game with 5.8 yards per pass attempt. They are running for 5.2 yards per carry against the conference. Nebraska on the road is putting up only 18 points per game with 4 yards per rush and only 5.7 yards per pass attempt. The Cornhuskers pass defense on the road is poor by allowing 76% completions for 8.8 yards per pass attempt. Play Iowa -4.
Georgia Tech vs. Georgias Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Georgia Tech at Georgia 7:30PM ET—Georgia Tech is 7-4 following their 30-29 home win to NC State. The Yellow Jackets gained 391 yards with 119 rushing for 3.3 yards per run. On defense they allowed 400 yards to the Wolfpack with 253 rushing for 8.7 yard per run. Haynes King completed 3 of 3 passes for seven yards. He rushed for 18 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Philo saw the bulk work going 19 of 33 for 265 yards and a touchdown. He rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown. Georgia sits at 9-2 with their 59-21 home win to Massachusetts. The Bulldogs posted 550 yards with 208 rushing for 5.6 yards per run. On defense they allowed 351 yards to the Minutemen with 226 rushing for 5.7 yards per carry. Carson Beck completed 20 of 31 for 297 yards and four touchdowns.
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The Bulldogs in their past three games are allowing 22 points per game with 4.5 yards per run and 7.1 yards per pass attempt. Georgia Tech in this period is putting up 6 points per game with 4.9 yards per run and 68% completions for 9.3 yards per pass attempt. They have defended well in this span by allowing 16.7 points per game with 3.4 yards per run and 6.3 yards per pass attempt. Georgia has failed to cover four of five at home this season. Play Georgia Tech +19.
Utah vs. UCF Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2024
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Utah at UCF—Utah fell to 4-7 following their 31-29 home defeat to Iowa St. The Utes gained 224 yards with 95 rushing for 3.4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 405 yards to the Cyclones with 282 passing on 39 attempts. Luke Bottari completed 5 of 9 passes for 55 yards. He rushed for 47 yards. Four Utes quarterbacks are injured so Bottari gets the start. UCF drops to 4-7 after their 31-21 road defeat at West Virginia. The Knights put up 348 yards with 176 rushing for 5.2 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 318 yards to the Mountaineers with 200 rushing for 3.7 yards per run. Dylan Rizk hit 11 of 21 for 172 yards and a touchdown.
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UCF in their past three games is putting up 36 points per game with 5.7 yards per run and 8.7 yards per pass attempt. In this period, they are holding opponents to 2.7 yards per run. The Utes offense in this period is poor with 3.1 yards per run and 6 yards per pass attempt. In his span they are allowing 7.4 yards per pass attempt. Utah has failed to cover four of five on the road. Quarterback situation the issue for the Utes. Play UCF -9.5.