Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Clemson Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) are traveling to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will take on the Clemson Tigers (0-1). Clemson opens this contest as 17.5-point favorites. The total is set at 52.5.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers head into this game 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Mountaineers stepped onto the field against the East Tennessee State Buccaneeers and took home the win by a score of 38-10. The Appalachian State Mountaineers ran the football 32 different times and accrued 174 yds, which had them averaging 5.4 yards per tote. In the game, they tallied 68 plays for 500 yards. Appalachian State surrendered 11 completions on 20 attempts for a total of 122 yards, and a completion percentage of 55.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Mountaineers gave up 183 yards on 40 attempts, which calculates to 4.6 yds per run allowed.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are sitting at 38.0 points per game. As a unit they have an average of 174.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 66th in college football. The Mountaineers have attained 500 total yards over the course of this season. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Appalachian State has totaled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. Appalachian State has tallied 22 first downs offensively, and they have committed 6 penalties for 60 yds. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

In terms of yards through the air, the Mountaineers have conceded 122 yards which puts them in 34th in the nation. They have yielded 122.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 55.0%. Overall, they are surrendering 305.0 yards per game putting them at 72nd in D-1. They have conceded no TD's via the pass in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.6 yards per running attempt and 183.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. In total, they have given up 183 yards via the ground game in 1 game. The Mountaineers are sitting in 41st in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 10.0 points per contest.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers walked away with a loss by a score of 34-3 against the Georgia Bulldogs. Clemson ran the football for 2.0 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 46 yards on 23 attempts. The Tigers finished with 188 yds while running 52 plays (3.6 yards per play). The Tigers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.7%, surrendering 278 yds on 23 for 33 through the air. Clemson gave up 27 rushing attempts for 169 yards (6.3 yds per rush).

The Clemson Tigers maintain an average of 188.0 yards per game, which ranks them 128th in Division 1. The Clemson offense has accrued 15 penalty yds on 3 infractions, which ranks them 119th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 46.0 yards per game. via the ground game. They have tossed 1 pick while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have been able to tally 13 first downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Tigers are ranking 129th in D-1 holding an average of 3.0 points per game. For the year thus far, the Tigers have racked up 142 yards via the pass, which has them sitting 112th in the nation.

Clemson has allowed a total of 169 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have given up 2 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 278.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 114th in the country. They have earned no fumbles recovered and no interceptions on the year. The Tigers defense has taken part in 60 plays, which ranks them 45th in the nation. The Tigers are surrendering 34.0 points per contest, which has them sitting 110th in the country. This season, they have surrendered 34 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -17.5

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