Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
TV: ESPN
Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh (-3.5)
Total/Over-Under: 58
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The Pittsburgh Panthers (5-0) are hosting the California Golden Bears (3-2) at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. California opens as 3.5-point dogs. The total is set at 58.
The California Golden Bears come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this season. In their recent game against the Miami Hurricanes, the Golden Bears suffered a narrow loss of 39-38. They managed to gain 370 yards from 49 plays. The California Golden Bears rushed 25 times for 73 yards, averaging 2.9 yards per attempt. They allowed 138 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. Through the air, they allowed 437 yards on 35 completions out of 53 attempts with a completion rate of 66.0%.
The Golden Bears have accumulated 1,866 total yards this season, scoring 7 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns while turning the ball over 4 times. They have 91 first downs and 44 penalties for 336 yards. With an average of 131.2 rushing yards per game, they rank 97th in the nation. The California Golden Bears average 26.0 points per game in terms of scoring.
In terms of defense, the Golden Bears have allowed 1,166 passing yards, ranking 78th in college football. They have given up an average of 233.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 55.7%. Overall, they have allowed 345.0 yards per game, placing them 60th in the nation. They have allowed 5 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns, averaging 3.4 yards per rush and 111.8 rushing yards per game. They have given up 559 rushing yards over 5 games. The Golden Bears rank 25th in Division 1 in opponent scoring, allowing an average of 18.0 points per game.
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The Panthers have a perfect record of 5-0 this season. In their last game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, the Panthers emerged victorious with a score of 34-24. Pittsburgh rushed for 139 yards on 35 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. They accumulated 520 total yards and ran 77 plays, averaging 6.8 yards per play. Their pass defense allowed 269 yards on 24 completions out of 45 attempts, with a completion percentage of 53.3%. Pittsburgh allowed 147 rushing yards on 35 attempts, averaging 4.2 yards per rush.
The Panthers rank 6th in Division 1 in scoring with 45.6 points per game. They average 522.2 yards per game, ranking 4th in the country. Pittsburgh has 330 penalty yards on 35 infractions, throwing 3 interceptions and losing 1 fumble. They have recorded 130 first downs. The Panthers have thrown for 1,702 passing yards this season, averaging 340.4 passing yards per game, ranking 6th in Division 1. They also average 181.8 rushing yards per game with a total of 909 rushing yards for the year.
Defensively, the Panthers allow 25.2 points per game, placing them 78th in college football. They have allowed 588 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, averaging 117.6 rushing yards per game. Pittsburgh has given up 126 points in total, allowing 10 passing touchdowns and 239.2 passing yards per game, ranking them 96th in Division 1. Their defense has forced 3 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Who will win tonight’s Golden Bears/Panthers college football game against the spread?
Free Pick: Take the California +3.5
