Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1) will compete against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-2) at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Eastern Michigan opens this game as 2.0-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 49.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game with a record of 0-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Gamecocks faced the Louisville Cardinals and went home with a loss by a final score of 49-14. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ended up rushing 32 times and compiled 130 yds, which earned them an average of 4.1 yds per attempt. For the game, they tallied 60 plays which converted into 290 yds. Jacksonville State relinquished 23 pass completions on 35 attempts for 377 yds, and a completion rate of 65.7%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Gamecocks conceded 233 yards on 36 tries, which is 6.5 yards per run surrendered.

The Gamecocks have tallied 647 total yards for the year. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Jacksonville State has compiled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 4 different times. Jacksonville State has accrued 35 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 12 penalties for 114 yds. As a team they have an average of 126.5 yards in the run game which ranks them 94th in the nation. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks hold an average of 20.5 PPG.

When talking about passing yards, the Gamecocks are giving up 635 yards which has them sitting in 129th in Division 1. They are allowing 317.5 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 65.5%. Overall, they have surrendered 581.0 yards per game which has them ranked 133rd in the nation. They have granted 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 8 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 5.7 yards per run and 263.5 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 527 rushing yards through 2 games. The Gamecocks are ranked 134th in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, giving up 52.0 PPG.

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The Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles walked away with a loss by a score of 30-9 when they faced the Washington Huskies. The Eagles finished the contest with 204 yds while they ran 64 plays (3.2 yards per play). Eastern Michigan rushed for 2.0 yds per attempt, totaling 75 yards on 37 attempts. Eastern Michigan relinquished 28 rush attempts for 185 yds (6.6 yds per carry). The Eagles secondary conceded a completion percentage of 82.8%, relinquishing 316 yds on 24 out of 29 through the air.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles maintain an average of 289.5 yards/contest, which is good for 117th in the country. The Eastern Michigan offense has totaled 124 penalty yards on 11 violations, which ranks 78th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 104.5 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 209 yards overall. They have thrown no picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have tallied 38 first downs. When discussing how much they score, the Eagles are 110th in Division 1 averaging 18.5 PPG. During the season so far, the Eagles have thrown for a total of 370 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 185.0 throwing yards per game, which has them sitting 99th in D-1.

The Eagles are surrendering 22.0 points per contest, which puts them 78th in the nation. Eastern Michigan has conceded a total of 337 yards via the ground game (168.5 yards/game) in addition to 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. This season, they have relinquished 44 pts. They have allowed 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 246.5 yards per game, which puts them in 102nd in the country. The Eagles defense has taken part in 128 plays, which is good for 67th in college football. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble recovery and no interceptions for the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Gamecocks +2.0

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