Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-2) are welcoming the Florida Gators (1-2) at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Florida opens as 5.0-point favorites. The total is set at 58.

The Florida Gators step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Gators faced the Texas A&M Aggies and went home with a loss by a final score of 33-20. On the day, they had 54 plays for 301 yds. The Florida Gators ended up rushing 25 different times and compiled 52 yds, which is an average of 2.1 yds per carry. In the running game, the Gators gave up 310 yds on 55 attempts, which is an average of 5.6 yds per rush allowed. Florida surrendered 11 completions on 17 attempts for a total of 178 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.7%.

Concerning scoring points, the Florida Gators are averaging 27.3 points per outing. As a team they average 119.0 yards on the ground which is 102nd in D-1. The Gators have tallied 1,194 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Florida has compiled 5 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Florida has compiled 58 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 16 infractions for 167 yds. They have turned the ball over 6 times.

The Gators rank 95th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 27.0 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.2 yards per attempt on the ground and 171.7 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. For the year, they have allowed 515 rushing yards through 3 games. When talking about passing yards, the Gators have given up 707 yards which has them sitting in 95th in D-1. They have relinquished 235.7 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 68.6%. Overall, they are granting 407.3 yards per contest which puts them 106th in college football. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Bulldogs went home defeated by a final of 41-17 when they played the Toledo Rockets. Mississippi State ran the ball for 2.4 yds per attempt, finishing with 66 yards on 27 attempts. The Bulldogs finished the contest with a total of 385 yards while they ran 67 plays (5.7 yds per play). The Bulldogs passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 82.1%, surrendering 285 yards on 23 out of 28 through the air. Mississippi State conceded 45 rush attempts for 169 yards (3.8 yds per rush).

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 375.7 yards per outing, which has them sitting 82nd in college football. The Mississippi State offense has 154 penalty yards on 17 infractions, which ranks 71st in the country in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 97.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 293 yards in total. They have thrown 1 interception while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have obtained 58 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Bulldogs are ranked 59th in Division 1 holding an average of 32.0 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 834 passing yards along with an average of 278.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 43rd in D-1.

The Bulldogs are allowing 26.0 PPG, which has them ranked 90th in the country. Mississippi State has allowed a total of 641 yards rushing (213.7 yards per contest) and 4 touchdowns on the ground on the year. In total, they have given up 78 total points. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns from the passing game and 174.3 yards per game, which has them in 45th in Division 1. The Bulldogs defense has taken the field for 226 plays, which is good for 124th in the country. Their defense has compiled 1 fumbles and 1 interception on the campaign.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Gators -5.0

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