Charlotte 49ers vs SMU Mustangs Prediction, 9/30/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Charlotte 49ers vs SMU Mustangs

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Mustangs (-22)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Charlotte 49ers (1-3) are hitting the road to Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday, September 30, 2023 where they will attempt to beat the SMU Mustangs (2-2). Charlotte opens as 22-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 56.5.

The Charlotte 49ers come into this game with a record of 1-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the 49ers went up against the Florida Gators and took a loss by a final of 22-7. Jalon Jones led the offense in rushing for the 49ers with 20 totes for 65 yards (3.3 yds per attempt). Jalon Jones finished 11/16 with 111 yards through the air. He had a quarterback rating of 127 and walked away from the game with no picks. Against the run, the 49ers gave up 111 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 3.2 yds per run surrendered. Charlotte conceded 21 completions on 24 attempts for 284 yards, and a completion rate of 87.5%. On the day, they had 53 plays which totaled 210 yds. The Charlotte 49ers ran the ball 28 times and recorded 77 yds, which earned them an average of 2.8 yds per carry.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Charlotte 49ers are averaging 19.0 points per contest. As a team they're maintaining an average of 127.5 yards rushing which ranks them 100th in the country. The 49ers have earned 1,225 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Charlotte has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. Charlotte has compiled 63 1st downs, and they have committed 27 penalties for 196 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 different times.

Regarding passing yards, the 49ers are conceding 1,096 yards which has them ranked 112th in Division 1. They have conceded 274.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 72.0%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 415.3 yards/contest ranking them 108th in the country. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 3.9 yards per running attempt and 141.3 yards on the ground per game on the year. During the season, they have given up 565 yards via the ground game in 4 outings. The 49ers sit in 81st in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 26.0 points per game.

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The Mustangs come into this game with a record of 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Mustangs walked away with a loss by a score of 34-17 against the TCU Horned Frogs. Preston Stone finished the contest with 258 yards on 16/35 through the air while his QB rating was 96.2. He had 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 7.4. Camar Wheaton ran the ball 16 times for 73 yards, walking away from the game with 4.6 yds per carry for SMU. The Mustangs finished with 416 yards while they ran 74 plays (5.6 yards per play). SMU rushed for 4.1 yards per tote, finishing the game with 158 yds on 39 attempts. SMU relinquished 44 running attempts for 192 yds (4.4 yds per rush). The Mustangs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 72.7%, surrendering 265 yards on 24 for 33 passing.

Concerning their ability to score points, the Mustangs are ranked 46th in the nation averaging 33.8 points per contest. The SMU Mustangs hold an average of 451.3 yards/contest, ranking them 29th in the nation. The SMU offense has accrued 145 yds of penalties on 19 violations, which is 103rd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 95 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Mustangs have compiled 1,145 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 286.3 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 25th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 165.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 660 yards for the year.

The Mustangs are allowing 19.0 points per game, which has them sitting 42nd in college football. SMU has allowed a total of 503 rushing yards (125.8 yards per outing) as well as 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 76 points. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 186.0 yards per game, ranking them 33rd in D-1. The Mustangs defense has been on the field for 265 plays, which is 71st in college football. They have 0 fumbles recovered and 1 interception this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Mustangs -22

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