Charlotte at Eastern Michigan College Football Picks & Predictions 9/1/2017

Friday, September 1, 2017

Rynearson Stadium

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The Charlotte 49ers head to Rynearson Stadium to play the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Friday, September 1, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Eastern Michigan as 12.5 point favorites. The 49ers were 5-7-0 against the spread last season and their over/under record was 6-6-0. The Eagles were 10-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark was 4-9-0.

Valuable Charlotte 49ers Betting Trends

The Charlotte 49ers were 6-6-0 against the over/under last season

The Charlotte 49ers were 5-7-0 against the spread last year

Important Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends

The Eastern Michigan Eagles were 4-9-0 against the over/under last season

The Eastern Michigan Eagles were 10-3-0 against the spread last year

Key Charlotte 49ers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Eastern Michigan Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Charlotte 49ers were 90th in the country in points scored with 302 last season. They ran 898 plays last year for 2,314 yards, which ranked them 98th in Division 1 in total offense. The 49ers averaged 4.9 yards per play, which was 110th in the nation. As a team they accumulated a total of 238 1st downs last season, ranking them 94th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Charlotte ran for 2,122 yards, which ranked 69th in college football. They ran 484 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The 49ers were penalized on offense 88 times for 818 yards last year, which had them 35th in the country in penalties. Hasaan Klugh passed for 1,356 yards last year. He completed 120 throws while attempting 224 passes for a completion percentage of 53.6%. His quarterback rating last season was 116.5. He averaged 6.3 adjusted yards per throw and 6.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Charlotte was 92nd in the country in points surrendered on defense with 415 last year. They gave up a total of 5,440 yards on D, which was 77th in D-1. The 49ers were 79th in yards per play allowed with 6. Opponent offenses completed 310 throws on 496 attempts against the Charlotte 49ers defense last season, ranking them 116th and 114th in the nation. The Charlotte pass defense also surrendered a total of 3,718 yards in the air, which was 113th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense gave up 406 attempts for 1,721 yards last season, putting them in 22nd place in the country against the run. The 49ers had 89 penalties for 800 yards on defense last year. That placed them 97th in college football.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Eagles ran for 2,068 yards as a team last year, which ranked 73rd in college football. They ran 480 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eastern Michigan Eagles were penalized on offense 75 times for 741 yards last season, which had them 70th in the country in penalties. They were 56th in the nation in points scored with 385. They ran 998 plays last season for 3,849 yards, which ranked them 17th in Division 1 in total offense. Eastern Michigan averaged 5.9 yards per play, which was 53rd in college football. As a team they accumulated a total of 303 1st downs last year, placing them 25th overall as an offensive unit. Brogan Roback averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 7.4 adjusted yards per throw last season. He completed 219 passes on 372 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.9%. His quarterback rating last year was 131.9. He threw for 2,694 yards.

Defensive Statistics

The Eastern Michigan Eagles rush defense allowed 502 attempts for 2,178 yards last year, putting them in 57th place in D-1 against the run. Eastern Michigan committed 73 penalties for 705 yards on the defensive side of the ball last season. That ranked them 71st in college football. They were 79th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 387. They surrendered a total of 5,625 yards on D, which was 92nd in the country. The Eagles were ranked 64th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Opposing offenses completed 280 passes on 462 attempts against the Eastern Michigan defense last season, placing them 102nd and 93rd in Division 1. The Eastern Michigan Eagles pass defense also gave up a total of 3,448 yards through the air, which was 101st overall in total pass defense.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles -12.5

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