Venue: AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
Broadcast: ESPN2
Betting Line: Gamecocks -20.5 points
Over/Under Total: 64.5 points
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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This Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the AmFirst Stadium will host a clash between the MTSU Blue Raiders (2-5) and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-3), with Jacksonville State entering the game as a 20.5-point favorite according to Bovada Sportsbook. The game’s over/under is set at 64.5 points.
The MTSU Blue Raiders are looking to improve their season record of 2-5. In their most recent outing, they secured a victory against the Kennesaw State Owls with a score of 14-5. On the ground, MTSU allowed 131 rushing yards on 34 attempts, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. They limited the Owls to 10 completions on 27 throws, amassing 103 passing yards with a completion rate of 37%. Overall, the Blue Raiders ran 70 plays for a total of 284 yards. Rushing the ball, MTSU had 36 attempts, resulting in 85 yards, averaging 2.4 yards per carry.
Defensively, MTSU ranks 122nd in the country, allowing 35.4 points per game. Opposing teams have been effective on the ground, averaging 4.7 yards per carry and totaling 162.6 rushing yards against them each game. Throughout the season, they have surrendered a total of 1,138 rushing yards across 7 games. In terms of passing defense, the Blue Raiders have allowed 2,027 yards, placing them last at 130th in the nation, with an average of 289.6 passing yards allowed per game and a completion rate of 68.7%. They have conceded 452.1 total yards per game, ranking them 125th in Division 1, including 19 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this matchup with a 3-3 record after a dominant win against the New Mexico State Aggies, final score 54-13. In that game, the Gamecocks allowed 42 rushing attempts for 206 yards (averaging 4.9 yards per carry). Their passing defense had a completion rate of 46.2%, yielding 144 yards on 12 completions out of 26 attempts. Jacksonville State finished with 530 total yards from 67 plays, averaging 7.9 yards per play, and they were impressive on the ground with an average of 6.8 yards per carry for a total of 334 yards on 49 carries.
Jacksonville State boasts an average of 447.7 total yards per game, ranking them 26th in Division 1 football. Their offense has committed 39 penalties for a total of 362 yards, placing them 93rd for free yards given. Rushing efficiency has been key, averaging 226.0 rushing yards per game with a total of 1,356 yards this season. Despite having thrown 4 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles, they have managed 140 first downs. This scoring unit ranks 16th nationally, averaging 39.3 points per game. The Gamecocks also report 1,330 passing yards, averaging 221.7 yards per game, which ranks them 77th in Division 1.
Defensively, Jacksonville State allows 30.8 points per game, placing them 108th in college football. They have conceded 1,188 rushing yards (averaging 198.0 yards per game) and 11 rushing touchdowns this season, yielding a total of 185 points. Against the pass, they have allowed 10 touchdowns and 214.5 passing yards per game, ranking 63rd in the sport. The Gamecocks have participated in 428 defensive plays, placing 29th overall, and have recorded 6 fumble recoveries and 9 interceptions this season.
Free Prediction: Middle Tennessee +20.5
