UTSA Roadrunners vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 9/30/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Friday, September 30, 2022

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is where the MTSU Blue Raiders (3-1) will take on the UTSA Roadrunners (2-2) on Friday. UTSA opens as 6.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 62.5.

The UTSA Roadrunners head into this matchup 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Roadrunners played the Texas Southern Tigers and took home the win by a score of 52-24. Frank Harris connected on 20/31 with 392 yds passing and 4 TDs. He had a QB rating of 213.3 and walked away from the game without throwing an interception. Brenden Brady led the offense in rushing for the Roadrunners with 14 totes for 49 yards (3.5 yds per attempt). The UTSA Roadrunners ended up rushing 27 different times and accumulated 112 yards, which earned them an average of 4.1 yds per carry. Overall, they ran 61 plays which converted into 553 yards. UTSA gave up 17 pass completions on 32 tries for a total of 229 yards, and a completion rate of 53.1%. On the ground, the Roadrunners gave up 235 yds on 50 attempts, which averages out to 4.7 yards per run surrendered.

Regarding putting points on the board, the UTSA Roadrunners hold an average of 37.0 PPG. As a team they average 127.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 101st in D-1. The Roadrunners have attained 1,914 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, UTSA has earned 12 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns via the ground. UTSA has earned 104 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 31 infractions for 239 yds. They have turned the ball over 4 times.

The Roadrunners are sitting in 113th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 35.0 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.6 yards per run and 213.0 rushing yards per game for the year. In total, they have conceded 852 yards on the ground through 4 contests. Regarding passing yardage, the Roadrunners are allowing 900 yards which ranks them 72nd in the country. They have allowed 225.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.9%. Overall, they are giving up 438.0 yards/game putting them 112th in the nation. They have granted 7 touchdowns by air in addition to 9 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last game, the Blue Raiders took home the win by a final score of 45-31 against the Miami Hurricanes. Chase Cunningham (3 touchdowns) ended the contest with 408 yards on 16/25 through the air while his quarterback rating was 232.7. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per attempt was 16.3. Frank Peasant carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards, walking away from the game with 3.9 yards per carry for MTSU. The Blue Raiders finished the contest with a total of 507 yds while they ran 61 plays (8.3 yds per play). MTSU ended up running for 2.8 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 99 yds on 36 attempts. MTSU allowed 38 rushing attempts for 60 yards (1.6 yds per rush). The Blue Raiders secondary conceded a completion percentage of 51.0%, surrendering 307 yds on 26 for 51 passing.

When looking at how much they score, the Blue Raiders are 53rd in the nation averaging 33.8 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Blue Raiders have thrown for a total of 993 passing yards as well as an average of 248.3 passing yards per game, which is ranked 69th in college football. The MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 359.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 100th in Division 1. The MTSU offense has racked up 234 penalty yards on 24 infractions, which ranks 79th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team.

MTSU has surrendered a total of 372 rushing yards (93.0 yards per game) and 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have conceded 11 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 249.8 yards/outing, which puts them in 90th in D-1. The Blue Raiders defense has been on the field for 294 plays, which ranks 101st in the nation. The Blue Raiders are giving up 25.0 points per game, which has them sitting 69th in Division 1. This season, they have surrendered 100 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Roadrunners/Blue Raiders college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Roadrunners -6.5

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