South Alabama Jaguars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK

TV: BIG12|ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (-9)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

Boone Pickens Stadium is the location where the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-0) will take on the South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023. South Alabama opens as 9-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 47.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars head into this game 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Jaguars took the field against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions and walked away with a win by a score of 35-17. Carter Bradley went 19/26 with 258 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 161.4 and ended the game with 1 pick. Kentrel Bullock was the rushing leader for the Jaguars with 14 totes for 82 yards (5.9 yds per carry). For the game, they had 62 plays for 509 yds. The South Alabama Jaguars rushed the ball a total of 35 times and amassed 248 yds, which came out to an average of 7.1 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Jaguars conceded 62 yds on 26 attempts, which is 2.4 yds per run surrendered. South Alabama surrendered 25 pass completions on 36 attempts for 350 yds, and a completion rate of 69.4%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 26.0 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 161.5 yards on the ground which is 69th in college football. The Jaguars have earned 774 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, South Alabama has compiled 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. South Alabama has tallied 41 first downs offensively, and they have committed 13 infractions for 140 yds. They have surrendered the ball 6 times.

The Jaguars rank 91st in Division 1 in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 27.0 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.2 yards per run and 102.0 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. For the season, they have given up 204 yards via the running game in 2 games. When it comes to passing yardage, the Jaguars have given up 644 yds which puts them in 117th in D-1. They have allowed 322.0 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 76.5%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 424.0 yards/contest which has them sitting 111th in D-1. They have given up 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cowboys went home victorious with a score of 27-15 against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Alan Bowman finished the contest with 113 yds on 11/16 passing while his quarterback rate was 128.1. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 7.1. Ollie Gordon carried the rock 9 times for 53 yds, ending the game with 5.9 yds per carry for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys finished the game with 304 yds while running 63 plays (4.8 yards per play). Oklahoma State ran the ball for 3.6 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 113 yds on 31 attempts. Oklahoma State relinquished 34 running attempts for 110 yds (3.2 yds per carry). The Cowboys secondary allowed a completion percentage of 55.2%, relinquishing 167 yards on 16 out of 29 passing.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 378.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 78th in D-1. The Oklahoma State offense has racked up 103 yards of penalties on 14 infractions, ranking them 43rd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 131.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 262 yards in total. They have thrown 1 pick while allowing opponents to recover 0 fumbles and they have been able to earn 40 1st downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Cowboys are sitting 84th in college football with an average of 27.0 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cowboys have thrown for a total of 495 yards through the air as well as an average of 247.5 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 59th in the country.

Oklahoma State has yielded a total of 233 rushing yards (116.5 yards/game) in addition to 1 touchdown by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air and 217.5 yards per game, which puts them in 71st in college football. They have 1 fumble and 1 interception this year. The Cowboys defense has been on the field for 128 plays, which ranks them 55th in Division 1. The Cowboys are giving up 14.0 points per contest, which puts them 30th in Division 1. Overall, they have given up 28 total points.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Cowboys college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys -9

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