BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs Prediction, 9/6/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs

Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Mustangs (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The BYU Cougars (1-0) are traveling to Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the SMU Mustangs (2-0). SMU is 10.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 56.

The BYU Cougars come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last contest, the Cougars played against the Southern Illinois Salukis and notched a win by a score of 41-13. The BYU Cougars ran the rock 47 times and totaled 179 yds, earning them an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 77 plays for 527 yds. BYU surrendered 13 completions on 26 tries for 108 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. Against the rush, the Cougars conceded 123 yds on 25 attempts, which averages out to 4.9 yds per rush allowed.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the BYU Cougars hold an average of 41.0 points per game. As a unit they hold an average of 179.0 yards on the ground which is 62nd in the nation. The Cougars have earned 527 yards in total for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, BYU has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns via the ground. BYU has recorded 27 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 3 infractions for 15 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Cougars are ranked 49th in the country concerning team defense, giving up 13.0 PPG. They are giving up 4.9 yards per rush on the ground and 123.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. For the season, they have allowed 123 rushing yards through 1 game. When talking about passing yards, the Cougars have given up 108 yards which has them sitting in 19th in the country. They are allowing 108.0 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 50.0%. In total, they are allowing 231.0 yards per game which puts them 37th in D-1. They have surrendered no TD's through the air as well as 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Mustangs head into this game 2-0 for this season. When they last played, the Mustangs took home the win by a final score of 59-7 against the Houston Christian Huskies. SMU ran for 6.8 yards per carry, finishing with 369 yds on 54 attempts. The Mustangs finished the game with 595 yards while running 77 plays (7.7 yards per play). The Mustangs secondary allowed a completion percentage of 40.7%, relinquishing 123 yds on 11 for 27 passing. SMU surrendered 26 run attempts for 34 yds (1.3 yards per rush).

In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Mustangs sit 40th in D-1 maintaining an average of 44.0 points per game. The SMU Mustangs have an average of 501.5 yards per outing, ranking them 36th in the country. The SMU offense has totaled 170 yds of penalties on 17 infractions, which ranks 1st in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 1 pick while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 51 1st downs. For the season so far, the Mustangs have thrown for 534 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 267.0 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 53rd in Division 1. They maintain an average of 234.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 469 yards in total.

The Mustangs are conceding 15.5 points per game, which has them 67th in Division 1. SMU has conceded a total of 182 yards rushing and 1 touchdown on the ground for the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 31 total points. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air and 136.5 yards per outing, ranking them 44th in Division 1. The Mustangs defense has taken the field for 124 plays, ranking them 131st in D-1. They have earned 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars +10.5

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