Colorado State Rams vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 9/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

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

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (-2)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Colorado State Rams (0-2) are traveling to Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, September 23, 2023 where they will try to defeat the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-2). MTSU is 2-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 53.5.

The Colorado State Rams step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 for this year. In their last matchup, the Rams faced off with the Colorado Buffaloes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 43-35. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi went 34/47 with 367 yds passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rating of 146.2 and finished the game with 3 interceptions. Kobe Johnson was the leader on the ground for the Rams with 15 carries for 54 yds (3.6 yards per carry). The Colorado State Rams ran the football 39 different times and accumulated 102 yards, earning them an average of 2.6 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 87 plays which gave them a total of 499 yds. Colorado State allowed 38 pass completions on 47 attempts for 348 yards, and a completion rate of 80.9%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Rams conceded 70 yards on 25 tries, which calculates to 2.8 yds per rush surrendered.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Colorado State Rams have an average of 29.5 points per outing. As a team they hold an average of 69.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 127th in the country. The Rams have earned 856 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Colorado State has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 0 touchdown on the ground. Colorado State has accrued 42 first downs, and they have been hurt by 21 infractions for 222 yards. They have turned the football over 6 different times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Rams have conceded 814 yds which puts them in 107th in the country. They have relinquished 407.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 78.4%. During the season, they are granting 487.0 yards per game ranking them 128th in the country. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns by air in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 2.6 yards per rush and 80.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 160 yards via the ground game in 2 games. The Rams rank 132nd in the country regarding team defense, giving up 46.5 points per contest.

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The Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Blue Raiders got the victory with a final of 35-14 against the Murray State Racers. Jaiden Credle carried the ball 11 times for 132 yards, finishing the contest with 12.0 yds per carry for MTSU. Nicholas Vattiato (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 291 yds on 28/34 through the air while his QB rating was 167.8. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 8.6. MTSU allowed 38 attempts on the ground for 207 yards (5.4 yds per rush). The Blue Raiders secondary conceded a completion rate of 71.9%, relinquishing 194 yards on 23 out of 32 through the air. The Blue Raiders finished the game with a total of 508 yards while they ran 60 plays (8.5 yds per play). MTSU ran the ball for 8.3 yards per carry, finishing with 217 yds on 26 carries.

The MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 334.7 yards/contest, which ranks them 104th in the country. The MTSU offense has racked up 236 penalty yds on 27 infractions, which ranks them 10th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 120.3 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 361 yards for the season. They have thrown 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have obtained 49 first downs. In terms of the points being put on the board, the Blue Raiders are sitting 110th in the country with an average of 20.3 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Blue Raiders have a total of 643 passing yards as well as holding an average of 214.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 88th in D-1.

The Blue Raiders are relinquishing 31.0 points per game, which has them 113th in D-1. MTSU has conceded a total of 524 yards rushing (174.7 yards per outing) in addition to 7 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 93 points in total. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 208.0 yards per outing, ranking them 64th in Division 1. The Blue Raiders defense has been on the field for 199 plays, which ranks them 76th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles and 0 picks this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders -2

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