Charlotte at Kansas State College Football Picks & Predictions 9/9/2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Bill Snyder Family Stadium

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The Charlotte 49ers head to Bill Snyder Family Stadium to play the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Kansas State as 35 point favorites. The total has been set at 56. The 49ers are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 0-1-0. The Wildcats are 1-0-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-0-0.

Valuable Charlotte 49ers Betting Trends

The Charlotte 49ers are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Charlotte 49ers are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends

The Kansas State Wildcats are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Kansas State Wildcats are 1-0-0 against the spread

Key Charlotte 49ers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Kansas State Wildcats Injuries

09/04/17 2nd QB Alex Delton Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Charlotte
09/03/17 WR Dominique Heath Undisclosed missed last game, "?" Saturday vs. Charlotte
09/03/17 RB Justin Silmon Undisclosed missed last game, doubtful Saturday vs. Charlotte
08/25/17 OL Reid Najvar Undisclosed out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Charlotte 49ers are 116th in the country in points scored with 7. They have run 64 plays this year for 280 yards, which ranks them 112th in Division 1 in total offense. The 49ers average 4.4 yards per play, which is 104th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 13 1st downs this season, ranking them 112th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Charlotte has run for 166 yards as a unit, which ranks 64th in college football. They've run 35 times, averaging 4.7 yards per rush as a unit. The 49ers have been penalized on offense 11 times for 112 yards so far this year, which has them 12th in the country in penalties. Hasaan Klugh has passed for 114 yards this year. He's completed 12 throws while attempting 28 passes for a completion percentage of 42.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 74.6. He averages 1.6 adjusted yards per throw and 4.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Charlotte is 67th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 24. They have given up a total of 393 yards on D, which is 75th in D-1. The 49ers are 79th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Opponent offenses have completed 22 throws on 31 attempts against the Charlotte 49ers defense this season, ranking them 83rd and 54th in the nation. The Charlotte pass defense has also surrendered a total of 267 yards in the air, which is 85th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 41 attempts for 126 yards this season, putting them in 65th place in the country against the run. The 49ers have had 10 penalties for 70 yards on defense this year. That places them 91st in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Charlotte has returned 4 kicks for 85 yards on special teams, which puts them 36th in kick return yardage. The 49ers average 21 yards per kick return and they are 102nd in the nation in all-purpose yards with 364. The Charlotte 49ers punters have accumulated 349 yards on 8 punts, averaging 44 yards per punt. That ranks them 45th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Wildcats have run for 186 yards as a team, which ranks 57th in college football. They've run 31 times, averaging 6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Kansas State Wildcats have been penalized on offense 6 times for 58 yards so far this season, which has them 58th in the country in penalties. They are 25th in the nation in points scored with 55. They have run 47 plays this season for 519 yards, which ranks them 28th in Division 1 in total offense. Kansas State averages 11 yards per play, which is 1st in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 16 1st downs this year, placing them 96th overall as an offensive unit. Jesse Ertz averages 20.8 yards per pass attempt and 25.8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 10 passes on 16 attempts for a completion percentage of 62.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 319.8. He has thrown for 333 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Kansas State Wildcats rush defense has allowed 55 attempts for 223 yards this year, putting them in 100th place in D-1 against the run. Kansas State has committed 3 penalties for 15 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 11th in college football. They are 55th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 19. They have surrendered a total of 421 yards on D, which is 81st in the country. The Wildcats are ranked 56th in yards per play allowed with 4.7. Opposing offenses have completed 27 passes on 35 attempts against the Kansas State defense this season, placing them 105th and 76th in Division 1. The Kansas State Wildcats pass defense has also given up a total of 198 yards through the air, which is 56th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Kansas State Wildcats have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 2, which is 17th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 67%. Kansas State has accumulated 62 punt return yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 156 yards on special teams, ranking 12th in kick return yardage. The Kansas State Wildcats average 31 yards per kick return and they are 10th in the country in all-purpose yards with 737.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats -35

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