Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons Prediction, 10/23/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Bowling Green Falcons

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 50

Doyt L. Perry Stadium is where the Bowling Green Falcons (2-5) will compete against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-3) on Saturday. Eastern Michigan opens this game as 3-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 50.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Eagles played against the Ball State Cardinals and took a loss by a score of 38-31. Ben Bryant finished 35/48 with 331 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 129.4 and ended the game with 2 interceptions. Jawon Hamilton was the best rusher for the Eagles with 8 totes for 40 yds (5.0 yards per carry). The Eastern Michigan Eagles ran the football 26 times and totaled 46 yds, which earned them an average of 1.8 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 75 plays for 385 yards. Eastern Michigan conceded 28 pass completions on 36 tries for 233 yards, and a completion rate of 77.8%. Against the run, the Eagles gave up 200 yds on 40 attempts, which is an average of 5.0 yds per run allowed.

The Eagles have racked up 2,526 total yards this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, Eastern Michigan has amassed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 17 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times. Eastern Michigan has tallied 153 first downs, and they have been called for 26 infractions for 227 yards. As a team they have an average of 114.0 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 110th in the nation. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Eastern Michigan Eagles are sitting at 29.6 points per game.

Concerning passing yardage, the Eagles are allowing 1,429 yards which ranks them 76th in the nation. They have relinquished 204.1 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 58.0%. For the season, they are granting 396.0 yards per game which puts them 94th in the nation. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 14 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 191.9 yards on the ground per game so far this season. During this campaign, they have given up 1,343 running yards through 7 contests. The Eagles are ranked 80th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, allowing 25.0 PPG.

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The Falcons head into this game 2-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Falcons walked away with a loss by a score of 34-26 when they faced the NIU Huskies. Matt McDonald (1 TD) ended the contest with 235 yds on 16/41 through the air while his QB rating was 95.2. He didn't toss any interceptions and his Y/A was 5.7. Taron Keith carried the ball 11 times for 39 yards, finishing the contest with 3.5 yds per carry for Bowling Green. The Falcons finished the contest with 396 yds and they ran 69 plays (5.7 yds per play). Bowling Green rushed for 5.8 yards per carry, totaling 161 yards on 28 attempts. Bowling Green gave up 59 rushing attempts for 319 yds (5.4 yds per carry). The Falcons secondary gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 38 yards on 4 out of 8 through the air.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Falcons are sitting 118th in college football holding an average of 18.9 points per contest. During the season so far, the Falcons have earned 1,641 passing yards not to mention an average of 234.4 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 65th in D-1. The Bowling Green Falcons maintain an average of 308.4 yards/game, which has them ranked 122nd in Division 1. The Bowling Green offense has totaled 489 penalty yds on 55 infractions, ranking them 12th in the country in terms of making mistakes.

The Falcons are relinquishing 25.1 points per game, which has them ranked 81st in D-1. Bowling Green has allowed the opposition a total of 1,389 yards on the ground (198.4 yards/game) and 15 touchdowns rushing on the season. This year, they have relinquished 176 pts. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air and 147.6 yards per game, which puts them in 14th in the nation. The Falcons defense has been on the field for 505 plays, which is good for 132nd in the country.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Falcons +3

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