Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisville Cardinals Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisville Cardinals

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, KY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (-28.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-1) are traveling to L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will take on the Louisville Cardinals (1-0). Louisville is 28.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 58.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks head into this game 0-1 this season. In their last matchup, the Gamecocks faced the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and went home with a loss by a final score of 55-27. On the ground, the Gamecocks conceded 294 yds on 57 tries, which averages out to 5.2 yds per run allowed. Jacksonville State allowed 13 completions on 20 tries for a total of 258 yds, and a completion rate of 65.0%. Overall, they had 57 plays which gave them a total of 357 yds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ended up rushing 30 times and compiled 123 yards, which had them averaging 4.1 yards per tote.

The Gamecocks have earned 357 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Jacksonville State has totaled 1 touchdown through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 times. Jacksonville State has accrued 16 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 7 penalties for 59 yds. As a unit they are averaging 123.0 yards rushing ranking this team at 92nd in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an average of 27.0 points per game.

In terms of yards through the air, the Gamecocks are conceding 258 yds which has them ranked 103rd in Division 1. They have given up 258.0 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 65.0%. Over the course of this season, they have yielded 552.0 yards per contest putting them at 126th in Division 1. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing an average of 5.2 yards per rush and 294.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 294 running yards through 1 game. The Gamecocks are sitting in 130th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 55.0 PPG.

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The Cardinals step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals took home the win by a final score of 62-0 when they faced the Austin Peay Governors. Louisville ran the ball for 10.5 yards per attempt, totaling 293 yards on 28 carries. The Cardinals finished with 571 yards and they ran 62 plays (9.2 yds per play). The Cardinals passing defense conceded a completion rate of 58.3%, relinquishing 72 yds on 14 for 24 passing. Louisville allowed 34 run attempts for 34 yards (1.0 yards per rush).

The Louisville Cardinals hold an average of 571.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 17th in D-1. The Louisville offense has compiled 30 yards of penalties on 4 infractions, which is good for 88th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 293.0 yards per game on the ground. They have thrown no picks while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 23 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Cardinals are ranked 8th in the nation with 62.0 points per outing. During the season so far, the Cardinals have thrown for a total of 278 yards through the air, which has them ranked 46th in the country.

The Cardinals are giving up 0.0 points per contest, which puts them 6th in the country. Louisville has conceded a total of 34 rushing yards and no touchdowns via the rush so far this season. This year, they have conceded 0 total points. They have allowed no touchdownss via the pass as well as 72.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 6th in D-1. The Cardinals defense has taken part in 58 plays, which is 29th in the nation. They have earned 1 fumble and 1 interception on the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cardinals -28.0

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