Free College Football Picks 12/20/2024
Ohio vs. Jacksonville St College Football Pick Prediction 12/20/2024
Ohio vs. Jacksonville St Profiles
Ohio vs. Jacksonville St 12PM ET—The Cure Bowl in Orlando Florida. Ohio is 10-3 following their 38-3 victory to Miami Ohio in the MAC Title Game. The Bobcats have won six straight and eight of their past nine games. They have six straight covers as well. Jacksonville St sits at 9-4 after their 52-12 home victory in the CUSA championship game to Western Kentucky. They have won eight of nine.
The Pick with the Explanation
Temperatures expected to be 70 degrees with light wind. Jacksonville St head coach Rich Rodriguez is headed to West Virginia and the Gamecocks have several players hit the portal. Ohio starting quarterback Parker Navarro will start and he will have his playmakers healthy and available. The indications are that Jacksonville St quarterback Tyler Huff will play with Smothers listed as the backup. His top receiver is questionable. Jacksonville St defensively in their past three games have held opponents to 14 points per game with 3.7 yards per run and 5.2 yards per pass attempt. Ohio’s defensive form is even better as they have held opponents to 10 points per game and 1.9 yards per run in this span. These are two very high-volume running teams facing defenses that can stop the run. Play Ohio and Jacksonville St under 57.5.
Tulane vs. Florida Football Pick Prediction 12/20/2024
Tulane vs. Florida Profiles
Tulane vs. Florida 3:30PM ET—The Gasparilla Bowl held in Tampa Florida. Tulane is 9-4 after their 35-14 defeat at Army in the AAC Championship Game. It is two straight losses for the Mean Green with the 10-point home defeat to Memphis. This came after an eight-game win streak. Florida is 7-5 after their 31-11 road win at Florida St. It is three straight wins for the Gators with the victories coming against LSU and Ole Miss at home. They have road losses at Texas, Georgia and Tennessee which is all three playoff teams.
The Pick with the Explanation
The temperature will be 68 degrees with light wind. Tulane will be without their starting quarterback as he has committed to Duke. Backup Ty Thompson gets the start before he transfers out as well. An Oregon transfer that has battled accuracy issues but a threat to run the football. He will have his playmakers available. Quarterback DJ Lagway is in line to start for Florida and will have his playmakers available. Tulane’s defense has unraveled the past two games allowing 34 to Memphis and 35 points to Army. Their head coach stays with the school. Must respect the Gators late season wins and schedule strength and will face a backup QB for Tulane. Play Florida -10.
Indiana vs. Notre Dame College Football Pick Prediction 12/20/2024
Indiana vs. Notre Dame Profiles
Indiana at Notre Dame 8PM ET—This is a First Round Playoff Game. Indiana is 11-1 following their 66-0 home win to Purdue. Their lone loss came at Ohio St the week prior 38-15. The Hoosiers faced a weak non-conference schedule. They avoided Oregon and Penn St on their schedule. A notable win as a 20-15 victory at home to Michigan but failing to cover as a 14.5 favorite. Notre Dame is 11-1 with their 49-35 road win at USC. Their loss came to Northern Illinois in Week 2 and have not lost since. They faced no playoff teams and had a ten-point road win early at Texas A&M.
The Pick with the Explanation
Temperatures expected to be 28 degrees with light wind and a 13% chance of snow. The Trojans were able to move the football on the Fighting Irish for 557 yards. If it were not for their mistakes the margin of victory would have been closer. USC threw for 360 yards with their backup quarterback and put up 35 points. The Hoosiers had a +13-turnover margin. The Hoosiers defense in their past three games have allowed 2.3 yards per run and 5 yards per pass attempt. Play Indiana +7.