Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Washington Huskies Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Washington Huskies

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA

TV: PAC12

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-35)

Total/Over-Under: 64

The Washington Huskies (1-0) are welcoming the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) at Husky Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Washington is 35-point favorites. The betting total is set at 64.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last contest, the Golden Hurricane went up against the Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions and took home the win by a score of 42-7. Jordan Ford was the rushing leader for the Golden Hurricane with 19 attempts for 110 yds (5.8 yds per attempt). Cardell Williams went 13/14 with 233 yds passing and 3 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 303.4 and ended the game with no picks. On the ground, the Golden Hurricane conceded 102 yds on 43 tries, which averages out to 2.4 yards per run allowed. Tulsa allowed 15 pass completions on 26 tries for 150 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.7%. When all was said and done, they ran 69 plays which totaled 517 yds. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ran the ball a total of 49 times and amassed 260 yds, which had them averaging 5.3 yards per tote.

Regarding scoring, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane hold an average of 42.0 points per outing. As a team they average 260.0 yards in the run game which is 16th in college football. The Golden Hurricane have tallied 517 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Tulsa has amassed 4 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Tulsa has amassed 26 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 4 penalties for 44 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Golden Hurricane have given up 150 yards which has them sitting in 39th in college football. They are giving up 150.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 57.7%. Over the course of this year, they have yielded 252.0 yards per outing which puts them 35th in the country. They have yielded no touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.4 yards per rushing attempt and 102.0 yards on the ground per contest on the year. During this campaign, they have conceded 102 running yards through 1 game. The Golden Hurricane sit in 25th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 7.0 points per game.

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The Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Huskies got the victory with a final of 56-19 when they played the Boise State Broncos. Michael Penix Jr. (5 TDs) finished the game with 450 yds on 29/40 through the air while his QB rate was 208.3. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 11.3. Will Nixon carried the ball 6 times for 48 yds, finishing the game with 8.0 yds per attempt for Washington. Washington ran for 4.1 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 78 yards on 19 carries. The Huskies finished with a total of 568 yards on 61 plays (9.3 yards per play). The Huskies pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 46.8%, surrendering 264 yards on 22 out of 47 through the air. Washington relinquished 28 attempts on the ground for 138 yards (4.9 yards per rush).

The Washington Huskies have an average of 568.0 yards per game, which ranks them 10th in D-1. The Washington offense has totaled 60 penalty yards on 5 violations, which is 73rd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown no picks while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have recorded 22 1st downs. In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Huskies rank 13th in D-1 holding an average of 56.0 points per game.

The Huskies are surrendering 19.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 66th in D-1. Washington has allowed a total of 138 yards rushing in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground on the campaign. Overall, they have given up 19 points. They have allowed 1 touchdown via the pass and 264.0 yards/outing, ranking them 96th in the nation. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 75 plays, which ranks 97th in D-1. Their defense has tallied no fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Huskies -35

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