Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Falcon Stadium in USAF Academy, CO

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Air Force Falcons (1-5) welcome the Colorado State Rams (3-3) at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Air Force is 7.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 47.

The Colorado State Rams head into this matchup 3-3 this year. In their last game, the Rams took the field against the San Jose State Spartans and took home the win by a score of 31-24. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 69 plays which converted into 455 yards. The Colorado State Rams ended up running the ball 39 different times and accounted for 186 yds, which is an average of 4.8 yards per tote. Against the run, the Rams gave up 101 yards on 20 tries, which is an average of 5.1 yards per rush allowed. Colorado State gave up 30 pass completions on 44 attempts for a total of 347 yards, and a completion percentage of 68.2%.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Colorado State Rams have an average of 22.7 points per outing. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 176.5 yards on the ground ranking this team at 53rd in the country. The Rams have racked up 2,208 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Colorado State has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns via the ground. Colorado State has 109 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 35 penalties for 263 yards. They have surrendered the ball 11 different times.

The Rams rank 100th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 29.5 points per game. They are allowing an average of 4.3 yards per run and 134.3 yards on the ground per game on the year. In total, they have conceded 806 rushing yards through 6 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Rams have conceded 1,626 yds which has them sitting in 117th in the country. They have yielded 271.0 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.8%. In total, they are surrendering 405.3 yards per contest which puts them 104th in college football. They have relinquished 13 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Falcons step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Falcons walked away with a loss by a score of 52-37 when they played the New Mexico Lobos. Air Force gave up 39 run attempts for 255 yds (6.5 yards per rush). The Falcons passing defense conceded a completion rate of 73.7%, relinquishing 179 yds on 14 for 19 through the air. The Falcons finished the game with a total of 474 yards on 74 plays (6.4 yards per play). Air Force ran for 5.2 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 325 yds on 63 attempts.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Falcons sit 130th in the country holding an average of 15.7 points per contest. The Air Force Falcons are averaging 286.5 yards per game, which has them sitting 126th in Division 1. The Air Force offense has accrued 240 penalty yards on 27 infractions, which is good for 119th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 92 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Falcons have compiled 529 yards via the pass along with an average of 88.2 passing yards per outing, putting them at 134th in D-1. They maintain an average of 198.3 run yards per game and have run for 1,190 yards in total.

The Falcons are allowing 28.5 PPG, which has them sitting 95th in the country. Air Force has allowed the opposition a total of 1,151 yards rushing (191.8 yards per contest) as well as 17 touchdowns via the rush on the year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 171 pts. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 185.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 29th in the country. The Falcons defense has taken the field for 371 plays, which ranks them 33rd in Division 1. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 1 pick for the year.

Who will win tonight's Rams/Falcons college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Falcons +7.5

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