Connecticut Huskies vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Connecticut Huskies vs Tennessee Volunteers

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN

TV: SEC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Volunteers (-34)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Connecticut Huskies (1-7) are headed to Neyland Stadium on Saturday, November 4, 2023 where they will go up against the Tennessee Volunteers (6-2). Tennessee opens this matchup as 34-point favorites. The total comes in at 53.5.

The Connecticut Huskies come into this game with a record of 1-7 this season. In their last contest, the Huskies took the field against the Boston College Eagles and took a loss by a final of 21-14. Ta'Quan Roberson connected on 11/24 with 130 yds passing. He had a QB rating of 91.3 and walked away from the game without throwing a pick. Camryn Edwards was the best rusher for the Huskies with 16 carries for 89 yds (5.6 yds per carry). For the game, they tallied 43 plays which totaled 222 yds. The Connecticut Huskies ran the ball a total of 19 different times and accrued 92 yards, which earned them an average of 4.8 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Huskies gave up 246 yards on 54 attempts, which averages out to 4.6 yds per run surrendered. Connecticut conceded 20 pass completions on 29 tries for a total of 187 yds, and a completion percentage of 69.0%.

The Huskies have earned 2,527 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Connecticut has totaled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 11 times. Connecticut has earned 136 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 49 penalties for 465 yds. As a unit they average 134.9 yards via the ground game which ranks them 92nd in D-1. In terms of scoring, the Connecticut Huskies have an average of 19.8 points per contest.

The Huskies are sitting in 97th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 29.3 PPG. They are giving up 4.3 yards per rush and 167.3 rushing yards per game this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 1,338 rushing yards through 8 contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Huskies are giving up 1,898 yds which puts them in 84th in the country. They are allowing 237.3 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 65.7%. Overall, they have relinquished 404.5 yards/outing which puts them 104th in Division 1. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns by air and 18 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Volunteers head into this game 6-2 for this year. In their last game, the Volunteers took home the win by a final score of 33-27 against the Kentucky Wildcats. Joe Milton (1 touchdown) walked away from the game with 228 yards on 18/21 through the air while his quarterback rating was 192.6. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 10.9. Jaylen Wright carried the rock 11 times for 120 yds, walking away from the contest with 10.9 yds per carry for Tennessee. Tennessee rushed for 5.4 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 253 yds on 47 attempts. The Volunteers finished the game with 481 yds while running 68 plays (7.1 yards per play). The Volunteers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 71.8%, surrendering 372 yards on 28 for 39 passing. Tennessee relinquished 24 run attempts for 72 yards (3.0 yds per rush).

The Tennessee Volunteers have an average of 443.5 yards/outing, which ranks them 28th in D-1. The Tennessee offense has accrued 540 penalty yds on 65 infractions, which is good for 8th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 221.8 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,774 yards overall. They have thrown 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 174 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Volunteers sit 45th in the nation averaging 31.8 points per outing. Over the course of the season to this point, the Volunteers have a total of 1,774 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 221.8 throwing yards per game, ranking them 75th in college football.

Tennessee has given up a total of 841 yards on the ground (105.1 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 222.4 yards/game, ranking them 62nd in the nation. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions for the season. The Volunteers defense has been on the field for 538 plays, which is good for 73rd in college football. The Volunteers are relinquishing 20.4 points per contest, which puts them 32nd in Division 1. This year, they have surrendered 163 points.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Volunteers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +34

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