Boise State Broncos vs Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, 8/31/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boise State Broncos vs Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+13)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

Allen E. Paulson Stadium is the location where the Georgia Southern Eagles (6-7 last season) will meet the Boise State Broncos (8-6 last year) on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Boise State is 13.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 56.5.

The Boise State Broncos wrapped up their season holding a 8-6 mark. The last time they took the field, the Broncos faced off with the UCLA Bruins and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 35-22. Against the run, the Broncos gave up 280 yards on 36 attempts, which is 7.8 yds per run allowed. Boise State conceded 20 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 230 yds, and a completion percentage of 71.4%. On the day, they ran 58 plays for 332 yds. The Boise State Broncos ran the ball 37 different times and compiled 215 yards, which had them averaging 5.8 yards per carry.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Boise State Broncos averaged 32.1 PPG. Offensively they averaged 214.9 yds on the ground, which had them sitting 7th in Division 1. The Broncos attained 6,105 yards in total for last season. Boise State earned 20 touchdowns via the pass and 34 rushing touchdowns. Boise State amassed 302 1st downs as a team, and they were called for 52 penalties for 448 yds. They gave the ball to the opposition 22 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Broncos gave up 3,506 yards which had them ranked 123rd in college football. In their 14 games played last year, they surrendered 250.4 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 60.6%. They granted 385.1 yards per contest putting them at 72nd in college football. They conceded 20 touchdowns via the pass as well as 22 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition ran for 4.2 yards per rushing attempt and 134.8 yards on the ground per game over the course of last year. In total, they conceded 1,887 yards via the ground game in 14 contests. The Broncos were ranked 60th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 25.6 PPG.

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The Eagles ended the year with a 6-7 mark. The last time they took the field, the Eagles walked away with a loss by a score of 41-21 against the Ohio Bobcats. The Eagles finished the game with 383 yds while running 63 plays (6.1 yards per play). Georgia Southern rushed for 1.6 yards per attempt, finishing with 33 yds on 21 carries. Georgia Southern allowed 46 run attempts for 232 yards (5.0 yards per carry). The Eagles pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 68.8%, relinquishing 120 yards on 11 for 16 passing.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Eagles had a ranking of 48th in the country holding an average of 30.2 points per outing. The Georgia Southern Eagles maintained an average of 419.5 yards per outing, which had them sitting 37th in Division 1. The Georgia Southern offense accrued 673 yards of penalties on 75 violations, which had them ranked 62nd in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They threw 20 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 10 fumbles and they earned 302 first downs. Last season, the Eagles threw for 3,929 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 302.2 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 13th in D-1. They maintained an average of 117.2 run yards per game and rushed for 1,524 yards for the season.

Georgia Southern allowed a total of 2,098 rushing yards (161.4 yards per outing) as well as 30 touchdowns via the rush last year. They surrendered 20 touchdowns through the air in addition to 234.5 yards/game, ranking them 81st in the nation. Their defense compiled 8 fumbles recovered and 13 interceptions in the previous season. The Eagles defense took the field for 850 plays, which ranked 67th in college football. The Eagles conceded 30.5 points per contest, which had them ranked 106th in college football. Over the course of the season, they relinquished 397 total points.

Who will win tonight's Broncos/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles +13.0

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