Free College Football Picks 12/14/2024
Navy vs. Army College Football Pick Prediction 12/14/2024
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Navy vs. Army 3PM ET—Game played outdoors in Landover Maryland. Navy improved to 8-3 following their 34-20 road win at East Carolina. The Midshipmen gained 458 yards with 293 rushing for 5.5 yards per run. On defense they allowed 350 yards to the Pirates with 131 rushing for 3.9 yards per run. Blake Horvath missed the game due to a back injury and is questionable. Braxton Woodson went 12 of 19 for 165 yards and a touchdown. He rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Army is 11-1 with their 35-14 home win to Tulane. The Black Knights put up 352 yards with 335 rushing for 5.9 yards per run. On defense they allowed 324 yards to the Green Wave with 115 rushing for 4 yards per run. Bryson Daily was 2 of 2 passing for 17 yards. He rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
Blake Horvath is expected to play. He is completing 59% of his passes with 9.8 yards per pass attempt. He has rushed for 6.8 yards per carry in the year. Navy defense was in great form in their past three games by allowing 3.8 yards per run with 59.6% completions. The Black Knights in their past three games have allowed 29 points with 6 yards per run and 8.5 yards per pass attempt. Navy is coming off a bye week with Army playing last week. The Black Knights have failed to cover four of six. Play Navy +6.
South Alabama vs. Western Michigan College Football Pick Prediction 12/14/2024
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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan 9PM ET—Salute to Veterans Bowl played in Montgomery Alabama. South Alabama is 6-6 after their 45-38 home defeat to Texas St. The Jaguars closed the season by winning four of their final six games. Quarterback Gio Lopez announced his intent to return to South Alabama in 2025 and is expected to play. Western Michigan finished at 6-6 after their 26-18 home win to Eastern Michigan to become bowl eligible. This broke a three-game losing streak.
The Pick with the Explanation
Jaguars freshman running back Fluff Bothwell has entered the portal and led the team in rushing this season with 834 yards and 7.4 yards per rush. He is expected to be a hot commodity in the portal and is doubtful to play. The Jaguars away from home averaged only 25.5 points per game. Over their past three games they allowed 67% completions for 7 yards per pass attempt. Hayden Wolff is a senior quarterback for Western Michigan and had his most efficient numbers in his career with 67% completions with 7.8 yards per pass attempt. He will have his top wide receivers and running backs available. Play Western Michigan +9.