San Diego State Aztecs vs Hawaii Warriors Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs Hawaii Warriors

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Warriors (+5)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Hawaii Warriors (2-4) will try to defeat the San Diego State Aztecs (2-4) at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Hawaii opens as 5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 52.

The San Diego State Aztecs head into this game 2-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Aztecs stepped onto the field against the Air Force Falcons and went home with a loss by a final score of 49-10. Kenan Christon was the best rusher for the Aztecs with 14 attempts for 58 yds (4.1 yards per attempt). Jalen Mayden went 13/24 with 122 yards through the air and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 102.3 and ended the contest with 1 interception. In the running game, the Aztecs gave up 287 yds on 52 attempts, which averages out to 5.5 yds per rush surrendered. San Diego State conceded 6 pass completions on 7 attempts for 189 yards, and a completion rate of 85.7%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 55 plays for 227 yds. The San Diego State Aztecs ran the rock 30 times and tallied 105 yards, which had them averaging 3.5 yards per attempt.

When talking about scoring points, the San Diego State Aztecs are averaging 19.3 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 143.7 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 86th in college football. The Aztecs have earned 1,958 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, San Diego State has totaled 5 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns. San Diego State has amassed 105 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 35 infractions for 284 yds. They have turned the ball over 11 times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Aztecs are allowing 1,532 yds which has them sitting in 112th in Division 1. They have allowed 255.3 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 52.8%. In total, they have relinquished 439.7 yards per contest ranking them 119th in the nation. They have conceded 10 touchdowns by air and 12 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 5.2 yards per rush and 184.3 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,106 yards on the ground through 6 contests. The Aztecs rank 105th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 30.8 points per contest.

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The Warriors step onto the field holding a record of 2-4 for this year. For their last game, the Warriors walked away with a loss by a score of 44-20 when they played the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Brayden Schager (2 TDs) ended the game with 313 yds on 22/35 through the air while his quarterback rating was 151.1. He threw 1 interception and his Y/A was 8.9. Jordan Johnson carried the rock 7 times for 33 yards, walking away from the game with 4.7 yds per carry for Hawaii. The Warriors ended up finishing with 359 yds and they ran 61 plays (5.9 yards per play). Hawaii ran for 1.8 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 46 yards on 26 carries. Hawaii conceded 47 run attempts for 307 yards (6.5 yards per rush). The Warriors pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.4%, surrendering 142 yards on 11 out of 21 passing.

The Hawaii Warriors are averaging 337.2 yards/outing, which has them sitting 109th in D-1. The Hawaii offense has accrued 390 yards of penalties on 44 infractions, which has them sitting 18th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 58.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 351 yards in total. They have given away 7 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 114 first downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Warriors rank 104th in the country with an average of 22.2 points per game. For the year so far, the Warriors have compiled 1,672 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 278.7 passing yards per outing, ranking them 30th in college football.

Hawaii has conceded a total of 1,035 yards on the ground (172.5 yards per outing) in addition to 10 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have allowed the opposition 13 touchdowns through the air and 208.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 41st in D-1. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 1 pick on the campaign. The Warriors defense has taken the field for 373 plays, which is good for 60th in college football. The Warriors are conceding 34.7 points per contest, which has them 124th in college football. In total, they have given up 208 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Aztecs/Warriors college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Aztecs -5

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