Free College Football Picks 12/26/2024
Pittsburgh vs. Toledo College Football Pick Prediction 12/26/2024
Pittsburgh vs. Toledo Team Profiles
Pittsburgh vs. Toledo 2PM ET—Pittsburgh fell to 7-5 following their 34-23 road defeat at Boston College. The Panthers have lost five straight after starting the season at 7-0. Toledo moved to 7-5 after a 21-14 road defeat to Akron. It is two straight losses for the Rockets as they were held to 7 points at home to Ohio.
The Pick with the Explanation
Game Above Sports Bowl is played in Ford Field in Detroit. Pittsburgh quarterback Holstein is dealing with an ankle injury and is questionable. The backup transferred out so their third string could be starting here. David Lynch is a redshirt freshman who threw nine passes this season. Two of his four receivers are unlikely to play. Toledo junior quarterback Tucker Gleason expected to play. He averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt and a threat to run. The Panthers offense struggled down the stretch as in their past three games averaged 2.2 yards per run with 6.3 yards per pass attempt. The Rockets defense played well this season and was in good form at the close. Play Toledo +7.
Rutgers vs. Kansas St College Football Pick Prediction 12/26/2024
Rutgers vs. Kansas St Team Profiles
Rutgers vs. Kansas St 5:30PM ET—Rutgers improved to 7-5 with their 41-14 road win at Michigan St. The Scarlet Knights won three of their final four games. Kansas St dropped to 8-4 after their 29-21 road defeat to Iowa St. The Wildcats were among the Big 12 title favorites to begin the season, and they lost four against conference foes. They have lost three of four.
The Pick with the Explanation
Looks like Rutgers will be without three starters on defense along with their defensive coordinator. A running back and corner opt out for Kansas St to ready for the NFL draft. The Scarlet Knights offensively on the road averaged only 3.3 yards per run with 56.5% completions. The Wildcats defense finished in good form by allowing 4.4 yards per run with 50% completions allowed in their past three games. Rutgers coaching and player loss on defense will be too much to overcome based on a subpar offense. Play Kansas St -7.
Rate Bowl is played at Chase Field in Phoenix.
Arkansas St vs. Bowling Green College Football Pick Prediction 12/26/2024
Arkansas St vs. Bowling Green Team Profiles
Arkansas St vs. Bowling Green 9PM ET—Arkansas St fell to 7-5 following their 40-31 home defeat to Old Dominion. The Red Wolves lost three games against the Sun Belt surrendering 55 at Louisiana, 41 at Texas St in addition to the 40 they gave up at the Monarchs. Bowling Green drops to 7-5 after their 28-12 home defeat to Miami Ohio. They dropped two games in the MAC with a 17-7 defeat at home to Northern Illinois in addition to that loss to the Redhawk’s. They had a 41-26 win at Toledo.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Ventures Bowl is played in Mobile Alabama. The temperature will be 60 degrees with light wind and an 8% chance of precipitation. Bowling Green transfers are expected to play. Arkansas St is expected to have starters available to play. The Red Wolves’ defense was in poor form away from home where they allowed 5.7 yards per run with 257 yards passing for 8.7 yards per pass attempt. Their offensive in their past three games put p 29 points per game with 4.7 yards per run and 6.7 yards per pass attempt. The Falcons offense away from home averaged 29 points per game with accurate and efficient quarterback play. Connor Bazelak has been four years starting. The Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor has two years starting experience. Play Arkansas St and Bowling Green over 53.