Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, CA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-5) will go up against the Colorado State Rams (7-3) at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Colorado State opens as 3.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 47.

The Colorado State Rams head into this matchup 7-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Rams played the Wyoming Cowboys and took home the win by a score of 24-10. The Colorado State Rams ended up rushing 44 times and accrued 248 yds, which came out to an average of 5.6 yds per carry. When all was said and done, they ran 62 plays which gave them a total of 446 yards. Colorado State surrendered 13 completions on 30 attempts for 120 yards, and a completion rate of 43.3%. In the running game, the Rams gave up 117 yards on 27 attempts, which is 4.3 yards per run allowed.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Colorado State Rams are averaging 23.6 points per outing. Offensively they average 187.6 yards via the ground game which is 32nd in Division 1. The Rams have earned 3,723 total yards for this campaign. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Colorado State has totaled 10 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns. Colorado State has a total of 170 1st downs, and they have been called for 54 infractions for 440 yds. They have turned the ball over 14 different times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Rams are giving up 2,492 yards which has them ranked 107th in Division 1. They have yielded 249.2 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 61.2%. Over the course of this year, they have yielded 391.1 yards per game which ranks them 92nd in the nation. They have conceded 15 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 141.9 rushing yards per game so far this season. Overall, they have conceded 1,419 yards on the ground through 10 games. The Rams rank 51st in the country regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 22.7 points per game.

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The Bulldogs head into this game 5-5 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bulldogs took a defeat with a final score of 36-28 against the Air Force Falcons. Fresno State rushed for -0.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with -5 yds on 12 attempts. The Bulldogs finished with a total of 284 yds on 38 plays (7.5 yds per play). The Bulldogs passing defense allowed a completion rate of 33.3%, relinquishing 14 yards on 2 for 6 passing. Fresno State surrendered 80 running attempts for 344 yards (4.3 yds per rush).

Regarding how much they score, the Bulldogs rank 68th in the country averaging 27.8 PPG. The Fresno State Bulldogs hold an average of 348.8 yards/game, which ranks them 100th in the country. The Fresno State offense has accrued 536 yds of penalties on 57 violations, which ranks 78th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 13 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 195 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Bulldogs have a total of 2,536 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 253.6 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 42nd in D-1. They average 95.2 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 952 yards in total.

The Bulldogs are allowing 25.3 PPG, which has them ranked 71st in Division 1. Fresno State has surrendered a total of 1,490 yards rushing (149.0 yards per game) and 11 touchdowns on the ground for the season. In total, they have conceded 253 points in total. They have allowed 16 touchdowns via the pass and 200.0 yards per game, which has them in 43rd in the country. The Bulldogs defense has been on the field for 712 plays, which ranks 113th in the country. They have compiled 5 fumbles and 13 interceptions this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Rams +3.0

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