Pittsburgh Panthers vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 9/17/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Panthers vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+10)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) are hosting the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-1) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday. Pittsburgh opens this game as 10-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 54.5.

The Pittsburgh Panthers come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. In their last game, the Panthers took on the Tennessee Volunteers and ended up losing by a score of 34-27. Kedon Slovis finished 14/24 with 195 yards passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 132 and walked away from the game with 1 interception. Israel Abanikanda was the best rusher for the Panthers with 25 carries for 154 yards (6.2 yards per carry). The Pittsburgh Panthers ended up rushing 39 times and tallied 141 yds, which had them averaging 3.6 yds per carry. In all, they had 83 plays which converted into 415 yds. Pittsburgh conceded 27 completions on 42 tries for a total of 325 yards, and a completion rate of 64.3%. When it came to stopping the run, the Panthers gave up 91 yards on 35 attempts, which is 2.6 yards per run allowed.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Pittsburgh Panthers have an average of 32.5 points per outing. Offensively they maintain an average of 108.5 yards rushing which has them sitting 107th in D-1. The Panthers have tallied 799 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Pittsburgh has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. Pittsburgh has recorded 40 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 13 infractions for 104 yards. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

The Panthers are sitting in 104th in the nation concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 32.5 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 4.1 yards per tote and 140.5 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have conceded 281 yards via the ground game in 2 contests. Concerning yards via the pass, the Panthers are allowing 539 yds which has them sitting in 98th in the nation. They have given up 269.5 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.0%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 410.0 yards per contest putting them 97th in college football. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Broncos head into this game 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Broncos got the victory with a final of 37-30 when they played the Ball State Cardinals. Sean Tyler carried the ball 15 times for 108 yards, walking away from the game with 7.2 yards per carry for Western Michigan. Jack Salopek (1 TD) ended the contest with 230 yards on 25/43 passing while his quarterback rate was 106.1. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per attempt was 5.3. Western Michigan conceded 31 rush attempts for 156 yards (5.0 yards per rush). The Broncos pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 57.5%, surrendering 291 yds on 23 out of 40 through the air. The Broncos finished the contest with 437 yds while running 86 plays (5.1 yards per play). Western Michigan rushed for 4.8 yards per tote, finishing the game with 207 yards on 43 carries.

The Western Michigan Broncos hold an average of 385.5 yards/game, which is good for 81st in Division 1. The Western Michigan offense has racked up 148 yds of penalties on 15 violations, which is 55th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. During the season so far, the Broncos have thrown for 423 passing yards along with an average of 211.5 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 90th in D-1. In relation to putting points on the board, the Broncos sit 97th in D-1 averaging 25.0 PPG.

The Broncos are conceding 32.5 points per game, which has them ranked 103rd in the nation. Western Michigan has allowed a total of 353 yards via the ground game (176.5 yards per contest) and 2 touchdowns via the rush this season. This season, they have allowed 65 points. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns from the passing game and 262.0 yards per outing, ranking them 96th in Division 1. The Broncos defense has participated in 127 plays, which has them sitting 34th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers -10

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