SMU Mustangs vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: SMU Mustangs vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (-13)

Total/Over-Under: 70.5

Memorial Stadium is the site where the Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) will go up against the SMU Mustangs (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Oklahoma opens this contest as 13-point favorites. The total is set at 70.5.

The SMU Mustangs step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Mustangs faced off with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and earned the victory with a final of 38-14. Preston Stone went 23/37 with 248 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 145.2 and finished the game without throwing a pick. LJ Johnson Jr. led the offense in rushing for the Mustangs with 14 totes for 128 yds (9.1 yards per carry). The SMU Mustangs ran the football 41 different times and accrued 209 yards, which earned them an average of 5.1 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they had 79 plays which totaled 457 yards. SMU gave up 21 pass completions on 33 attempts for 241 yards, and a completion rate of 63.6%. In the running game, the Mustangs gave up 28 yards on 24 attempts, which is an average of 1.2 yds per run allowed.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the SMU Mustangs are averaging 38.0 points per outing. As a unit they're holding an average of 209.0 yards on the ground which is 33rd in college football. The Mustangs have racked up 457 yards in total for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, SMU has earned 3 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground. SMU has accounted for 24 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 6 infractions for 42 yards. They have turned the ball over 0 different times.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Mustangs have conceded 241 yards which has them sitting in 79th in Division 1. They are allowing 241.0 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 63.6%. In total, they have relinquished 269.0 yards per outing which ranks them 41st in D-1. They have conceded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 1 touchdown running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 1.2 yards per running attempt and 28.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. In total, they have allowed 28 yards via the ground game in 1 game. The Mustangs rank 48th in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 14.0 points per contest.

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The Sooners come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Sooners walked away with a victory by a final of 73-0 when they faced the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Dillon Gabriel (2 TDs) ended the contest with 308 yds on 19/22 through the air while his quarterback rating was 234. He didn't toss any interceptions and his Y/A was 14.0. Jovantae Barnes ran the football 13 times for 49 yards, ending the contest with 3.8 yards per carry for Oklahoma. The Sooners finished the contest with a total of 642 yards and they ran 82 plays (7.8 yards per play). Oklahoma ended up running for 4.5 yards per carry, finishing with 220 yds on 49 attempts. Oklahoma gave up 23 rush attempts for 48 yds (2.1 yards per rush). The Sooners pass defense allowed a completion rate of 48.1%, relinquishing 160 yds on 13 out of 27 passing.

When looking at how much they score, the Sooners are sitting 2nd in the nation holding an average of 73.0 points per game. The Oklahoma Sooners hold an average of 642.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 7th in the nation. The Oklahoma offense has racked up 65 yds of penalties on 6 infractions, which is good for 62nd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed no picks while losing no fumbles and they have recorded 36 first downs.

The Sooners are conceding 0.0 PPG, which has them sitting 4th in D-1. Oklahoma has given up a total of 48 yards via the ground game and no touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. This season, they have given up 0 points in total. They have allowed no TDs via the pass and 160.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 44th in the nation. The Sooners defense has taken the field for 50 plays, which is good for 9th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble recovery and no picks so far this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Sooners -13

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