Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Venue: Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: ESPN
Point Spread: Charlotte (+14.5)
Total Points: 56.5
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The Tulane Green Wave (6-2) is set to visit Jerry Richardson Stadium on Thursday, October 31, 2024, to face off against the Charlotte 49ers (3-5). The 49ers enter this game as 14.5-point underdogs. The total points for the match are set at 5.5.
Entering this contest, the Tulane Green Wave boasts a 6-2 record for the season. In their latest outing, they achieved a victory against the North Texas Mean Green with a score of 45-37. Tulane showcased their powerful running game, carrying the ball 47 times for 297 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per rush. They executed 60 plays in total, accruing 472 yards. On the defensive side, Tulane allowed 38 completions out of 57 attempts for 449 yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 66.7%. Against the run, the Green Wave restricted their opponents to 76 yards over 25 attempts, averaging 3.0 yards per carry.
This season, the Green Wave has accumulated a total of 3,400 yards. Their scoring has been impressive, with 16 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns. However, they have turned the ball over 5 times. As a team, they have recorded 173 first downs and have faced 56 penalties resulting in 482 yards. Tulane ranks 11th nationally in rushing, averaging 216.8 rushing yards per game. They have an explosive offense, averaging 40.5 points per game.
In terms of defense, the Green Wave ranks 52nd in college football, allowing 22.3 points per game. Opposing teams have averaged 4.1 yards per rush and 115.5 rushing yards per game, tallying a total of 924 rushing yards across 8 games. In the passing game, Tulane has allowed 1,810 yards, placing them 84th in Division 1, yielding an average of 226.3 yards per game with a completion percentage of 59.3%. Overall, they have allowed 341.8 yards per game, ranking them 50th nationally. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air and another 10 on the ground.
The Charlotte 49ers enter this matchup with a record of 3-5. In their most recent game, they suffered a narrow defeat to the Memphis Tigers, finishing 33-28. The 49ers averaged 3.8 yards per carry, totaling 113 yards on 30 attempts. Overall, Charlotte managed 303 yards from 52 offensive plays, averaging 5.8 yards per play. Their pass defense saw a completion percentage of 62.5% against them, allowing 212 yards on 20 completions out of 32 attempts. Additionally, Charlotte’s defense permitted 48 rushing attempts yielding 212 yards at an average of 4.4 yards per rush.
The Charlotte 49ers are averaging 345.1 yards per game, which is ranked 105th in Division 1. Their offense has incurred 529 penalty yards over 66 infractions, ranking 9th in college football for penalties. They average 126.0 rushing yards per contest, totaling 1,008 rushing yards this season. The 49ers have thrown 10 interceptions, allowed 5 fumbles to be recovered by opponents, and recorded 140 first downs. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 23.6 points per game, placing them 99th nationally. To date, they have accumulated 1,753 passing yards, averaging 219.1 yards per game, which ranks 77th in the country.
Defensively, the 49ers rank 119th in Division 1, allowing 34.3 points per game. They have given up 1,475 rushing yards (averaging 184.4 yards per game) and have surrendered 17 rushing touchdowns. Overall, Charlotte has allowed 274 total points this year, with 14 passing touchdowns against them and allowing an average of 230.8 yards per game through the air, ranking them 91st in college football. The 49ers’ defense has been involved in 533 plays, placing them 85th nationally and they have recorded 1 fumble and 8 interceptions this season.
Who will triumph in tonight’s college football clash between the Green Wave and the 49ers?
Free Pick: Bet on Tulane -14.5
