Kansas Jayhawks vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas Jayhawks vs West Virginia Mountaineers

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

Milan Puskar Stadium is where the West Virginia Mountaineers (1-2) will play the Kansas Jayhawks (1-2) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Kansas opens as 2.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 57.5.

The Kansas Jayhawks head into this game 1-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Jayhawks took the field against the UNLV Rebels and went home with a loss by a final score of 23-20. When it came to stopping the run, the Jayhawks conceded 181 yards on 47 attempts, which is an average of 3.9 yds per rush surrendered. Kansas conceded 7 pass completions on 18 attempts for a total of 86 yds, and a completion percentage of 38.9%. Overall, they ran 59 plays which totaled 352 yds. The Kansas Jayhawks ran the rock 35 different times and totaled 199 yds, earning them an average of 5.7 yards per tote.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Kansas Jayhawks have an average of 28.3 points per game. Offensively they maintain an average of 236.0 yards via the ground game which is 20th in college football. The Jayhawks have racked up 1,201 yards in total over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Kansas has earned 4 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Kansas has earned 61 first downs, and they have been called for 13 infractions for 138 yards. They have turned the football over 8 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Jayhawks are giving up 405 yards which ranks them 29th in college football. They have yielded 135.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 55.5%. For the year, they have given up 246.7 yards per contest putting them 17th in the country. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air as well as 2 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.1 yards per rush and 111.7 rushing yards per game for the season. Overall, they have conceded 335 yards on the ground through 3 games. The Jayhawks sit in 45th in the country concerning team defense, giving up 16.3 points per contest.

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The Mountaineers come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 for this year. In their last game, the Mountaineers went home defeated by a final of 38-34 when they faced the Pittsburgh Panthers. West Virginia ran the ball for 4.2 yards per attempt, totaling 188 yards on 45 carries. The Mountaineers finished with a total of 398 yards while running 75 plays (5.3 yards per play). The Mountaineers passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 70.0%, relinquishing 301 yards on 21 for 30 through the air. West Virginia conceded 29 run attempts for 78 yds (2.7 yards per rush).

The West Virginia Mountaineers average 399.0 yards per contest, which is good for 71st in Division 1. The West Virginia offense has accrued 116 yards of penalties on 13 violations, which is good for 104th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 192.7 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 578 yards in total. They have given away 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 72 1st downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Mountaineers currently rank 63rd in D-1 holding an average of 31.7 PPG. Over the course of the season so far, the Mountaineers have racked up 619 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 206.3 passing yards per outing, ranking them 86th in the country.

The Mountaineers are conceding 28.7 points per game, ranking them 103rd in college football. West Virginia has surrendered a total of 368 yards on the ground (122.7 yards per contest) as well as 3 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. In total, they have given up 86 total points. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air and 280.7 yards per outing, ranking them 120th in D-1. The Mountaineers defense has been on the field for 193 plays, which is 78th in the nation. They have 1 fumbles recovered and 0 interceptions for the year.

Who will win tonight's Jayhawks/Mountaineers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Jayhawks +2.5

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