Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

LaVell Edwards Stadium is where the BYU Cougars (3-0) will attempt to defeat the Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. BYU opens this game as 7.0-point underdogs. The total comes in at 47.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Wildcats played the Arizona Wildcats and earned the victory with a final of 31-7. Overall, they had 64 plays which gave them 391 yards. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the football 41 times and totaled 235 yds, which earned them an average of 5.7 yards per tote. Against the run, the Wildcats conceded 56 yards on 19 attempts, which averages out to 2.9 yards per rush surrendered. Kansas State surrendered 26 pass completions on 42 attempts for a total of 268 yards, and a completion rate of 61.9%.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Kansas State Wildcats hold an average of 35.3 points per game. As a team they're holding an average of 244.3 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 16th in college football. The Wildcats have earned 1,236 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Kansas State has compiled 6 touchdowns via the pass and 4 rushing touchdowns. Kansas State has recorded 60 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 11 penalties for 85 yards. They have surrendered the football 2 times.

Concerning passing yardage, the Wildcats are giving up 708 yards which ranks them 96th in college football. They have relinquished 236.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.5%. For the year, they are allowing 316.3 yards per outing ranking them 64th in Division 1. They have allowed 2 touchdowns by air and 2 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up 2.6 yards per rush and 80.3 rushing yards per contest so far this year. In total, they have allowed 241 yards via the running game in 3 games. The Wildcats are sitting in 31st in the nation in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 13.3 PPG.

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The Cougars head into this game 3-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 34-14 when they faced the Wyoming Cowboys. BYU ran the football for 5.0 yards per tote, finishing the game with 140 yards on 28 attempts. The Cougars finished the game with a total of 458 yards and they ran 67 plays (6.8 yards per play). The Cougars pass defense allowed a completion rate of 45.2%, surrendering 140 yds on 14 for 31 passing. BYU relinquished 33 rush attempts for 77 yds (2.3 yards per rush).

The BYU Cougars maintain an average of 440.3 yards per game, which ranks them 39th in college football. The BYU offense has accrued 140 penalty yards on 17 infractions, which is 72nd in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 151.0 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 453 yards in total. They have thrown 3 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have obtained 66 1st downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Cougars are sitting 64th in the nation averaging 31.0 points per game. During this campaign thus far, the Cougars have thrown for a total of 868 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 289.3 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 30th in D-1.

BYU has allowed the opposition a total of 317 yards rushing (105.7 yards per contest) as well as 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have allowed the opposition 0 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 130.7 yards/contest, which has them ranked 18th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 3 picks this season. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 187 plays, which ranks 64th in D-1. The Cougars are relinquishing 14.0 points per contest, ranking them 36th in Division 1. In total, they have conceded 0 points.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats -7.0

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