FIU Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

AmFirst Stadium is where the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (6-3) will attempt to defeat the FIU Panthers (3-6) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. FIU opens this game as 13.5-point dogs. The betting total is set at 58.

The FIU Panthers come into this game with a record of 3-6 this season. In their last game, the Panthers played the New Mexico State Aggies and earned the victory with a final of 34-13. In the running game, the Panthers gave up 216 yards on 43 tries, which is 5.0 yards per run surrendered. FIU surrendered 7 pass completions on 19 tries for 30 yds, and a completion percentage of 36.8%. In all, they ran 62 plays which gave them 438 yards. The FIU Panthers ran the football 35 different times and compiled 100 yds, which is an average of 2.9 yards per attempt.

The Panthers currently have 2,906 total yards this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, FIU has totaled 16 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 times. FIU has tallied 153 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 50 infractions for 415 yds. As a unit they're averaging 103.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 121st in D-1. Concerning scoring points, the FIU Panthers have an average of 24.9 points per outing.

When talking about passing yardage, the Panthers are allowing 1,502 yards which has them ranked 11th in D-1. They are allowing 166.9 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 59.8%. During the season, they have surrendered 363.4 yards per outing which ranks them 63rd in Division 1. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 21 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 196.6 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,769 yards via the running game in 9 contests. The Panthers rank 70th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 24.9 PPG.

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The Gamecocks step onto the field holding a record of 6-3 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Gamecocks went home victorious with a score of 44-37 when they faced the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Jacksonville State rushed for 3.2 yards per carry, totaling 191 yards on 59 attempts. The Gamecocks finished with 391 yds while running 90 plays (4.3 yds per play). The Gamecocks pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 72.7%, surrendering 266 yds on 16 out of 22 passing. Jacksonville State gave up 48 attempts on the ground for 144 yds (3.0 yards per carry).

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Gamecocks currently rank 9th in D-1 by scoring 39.2 PPG. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 456.7 yards/outing, which has them ranked 12th in the country. The Jacksonville State offense has 564 yds of penalties on 59 infractions, which is good for 52nd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 5 picks while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have obtained 219 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Gamecocks have racked up 1,762 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 195.8 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 102nd in the country. They are averaging 260.9 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 2,348 yards in total.

Jacksonville State has surrendered a total of 1,672 yards on the ground (185.8 yards/game) in addition to 15 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have surrendered 16 touchdowns via the pass as well as 221.9 yards per game, ranking them 71st in the country. They have tallied 7 fumbles recovered and 11 interceptions on the year. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 636 plays, which is 98th in Division 1. The Gamecocks are surrendering 29.2 points per contest, ranking them 99th in the country. This year, they have conceded 263 total points.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Gamecocks college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Gamecocks -13.5

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