Memphis Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Seminoles (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Memphis Tigers (2-0) are headed to Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will take on the Florida State Seminoles (0-2). Memphis opens this contest as 7.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is 52.

The Memphis Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers stepped onto the field against the Troy Trojans and went home with a win by a final score of 38-17. Against the rush, the Tigers gave up 101 yards on 34 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yds per run allowed. Memphis relinquished 16 pass completions on 26 tries for a total of 150 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. Once the final whistle blew, they had 59 plays which totaled 372 yds. The Memphis Tigers ended up rushing 29 times and amassed 211 yards, which came out to an average of 7.3 yards per attempt.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Memphis Tigers have an average of 39.0 points per outing. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 135.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 90th in the country. The Tigers have earned 739 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring, Memphis has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Memphis has tallied 42 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 10 infractions for 86 yards. They have yet to turn the ball over.

When it comes to passing yards, the Tigers have allowed 268 yds which has them ranked 34th in Division 1. They have surrendered 134.0 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 61.1%. For the year, they are surrendering 218.0 yards per outing which puts them 17th in Division 1. They have yielded no touchdowns by air as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 2.6 yards per run and 84.0 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have conceded 168 yards via the ground game in 2 games. The Tigers are ranked 20th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 8.5 points per game.

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The Seminoles head into this matchup 0-2 this year. In their last game, the Seminoles took a defeat with a final score of 28-13 when they faced the Boston College Eagles. Florida State relinquished 52 running attempts for 263 yards (5.1 yds per carry). The Seminoles pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 62.5%, relinquishing 106 yds on 10 for 16 passing. The Seminoles finished the contest with 293 yards and they ran 58 plays (5.1 yards per play). Florida State rushed for 1.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 21 yards on 16 carries.

The Florida State Seminoles are averaging 292.0 yards/contest, ranking them 116th in D-1. The Florida State offense has 60 penalty yds on 8 infractions, which ranks 113th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 59.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 119 yards for the year. They have given away 1 interception while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have tallied 33 first downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Seminoles currently rank 118th in Division 1 averaging 17.0 points per game. For the year thus far, the Seminoles have racked up 465 yards through the air in addition to an average of 232.5 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 63rd in the nation.

Florida State has conceded a total of 453 rushing yards (226.5 yards per game) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 126.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 21st in college football. Their defense has no fumbles recovered and no interceptions this year. The Seminoles defense has been on the field for 120 plays, which is 45th in college football. The Seminoles are allowing 26.0 PPG, which has them 99th in the nation. This season, they have surrendered 52 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Seminoles college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Seminoles -7.0

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