Arizona Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-18)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Arizona Wildcats (1-0) are traveling to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023 where they will attempt to beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0). Arizona opens this game as 18-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 57.5.

The Arizona Wildcats head into this game 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats played the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and took home the win by a score of 38-3. Jayden De Laura connected on 18/24 with 285 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rate of 207.7 and finished the game with 1 pick. Michael Wiley was the rushing leader for the Wildcats with 10 totes for 52 yards (5.2 yards per attempt). The Arizona Wildcats ended up rushing 27 times and accumulated 186 yds, which earned them an average of 6.9 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they had 53 plays for 478 yards. Arizona surrendered 18 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 186 yards, and a completion percentage of 62.1%. On the ground, the Wildcats gave up 78 yards on 41 attempts, which averages out to 1.9 yards per rush allowed.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Arizona Wildcats are averaging 38.0 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 186.0 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 46th in college football. The Wildcats have racked up 478 total yards for this campaign. With reference to getting in the endzone, Arizona has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. Arizona has a total of 23 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 11 penalties for 91 yards. They have turned the football over 2 different times.

In terms of passing yardage, the Wildcats have conceded 186 yards which has them ranked 54th in D-1. They have conceded 186.0 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 62.1%. In total, they have allowed 264.0 yards per outing putting them 39th in D-1. They have relinquished no touchdowns via the pass as well as no touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 1.9 yards per run and 78.0 yards on the ground per contest on the year. For the season, they have conceded 78 rushing yards through 1 game. The Wildcats rank 7th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 3.0 PPG.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last played, the Bulldogs got the victory with a final of 48-7 against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Will Rogers (2 TDs) ended the contest with 227 yards on 20/29 through the air while his quarterback rate was 157.5. He didn't throw any picks and his average yards per attempt was 7.8. Jo'quavious Marks ran the ball 19 times for 127 yds, finishing the game with 6.7 yards per attempt for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs finished with 525 yds and they ran 68 plays (7.7 yds per play). Mississippi State ran the football for 7.6 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 298 yds on 39 carries. Mississippi State surrendered 26 run attempts for 83 yards (3.2 yards per rush). The Bulldogs passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 57.1%, surrendering 125 yds on 16 for 28 passing.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs hold an average of 525.0 yards/contest, which is good for 19th in the country. The Mississippi State offense has racked up 15 penalty yds on 1 infraction, which ranks 129th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown no interceptions while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 23 1st downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Bulldogs are ranking 20th in D-1 by tallying 48.0 points per game.

Mississippi State has given up a total of 83 rushing yards in addition to no touchdowns rushing this season. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass and 125.0 yards/outing, which has them in 19th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble recovery and no interceptions on the season. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 54 plays, which is good for 21st in Division 1. The Bulldogs are allowing 7.0 PPG, which has them ranked 20th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 7 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -18

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