Navy Midshipmen vs USF Bulls Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Navy Midshipmen vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

Raymond James Stadium is where the USF Bulls (4-4) will compete against the Navy Midshipmen (6-2) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. USF opens as 3.5-point dogs. The over/under is set at 57.5.

The Navy Midshipmen head into this matchup 6-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Midshipmen faced the Rice Owls and took a loss by a final of 24-10. The Navy Midshipmen ended up rushing 40 different times and compiled 140 yds, which had them averaging 3.5 yards per attempt. Overall, they tallied 61 plays which converted into 260 yds. Navy surrendered 28 pass completions on 40 attempts for 239 yds, and a completion percentage of 70.0%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Midshipmen conceded 105 yds on 25 attempts, which is 4.2 yds per run surrendered.

The Midshipmen have racked up 3,185 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Navy has amassed 11 touchdowns via the pass and 26 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 10 times. Navy has a total of 148 first downs as a team, and they have committed 44 penalties for 372 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 251.4 yards on the ground which ranks them 5th in Division 1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Navy Midshipmen hold an average of 36.6 PPG.

The Midshipmen are ranked 66th in D-1 regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 24.1 points per game. They are allowing 4.5 yards per run and 168.4 rushing yards per contest so far this season. Overall, they have conceded 1,347 running yards through 8 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Midshipmen are allowing 1,788 yds which has them ranked 58th in Division 1. They are conceding 223.5 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 58.9%. In total, they have yielded 391.9 yards/game which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. They have yielded 11 touchdowns via the pass as well as 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulls come into this game with a record of 4-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Bulls got the victory with a final of 44-21 when they played the Florida Atlantic Owls. USF rushed for 7.4 yards per carry, totaling 319 yards on 43 carries. The Bulls finished the game with 525 yards while they ran 75 plays (7.0 yards per play). The Bulls pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 52.4%, relinquishing 306 yards on 22 out of 42 through the air. USF allowed 38 running attempts for 179 yards (4.7 yards per carry).

The USF Bulls have an average of 371.5 yards/outing, which has them ranked 90th in the country. The USF offense has accrued 568 yds of penalties on 67 violations, which is 17th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 173.1 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,385 yards for the season. They have given away 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have earned 158 first downs. Concerning how much they score, the Bulls are ranked 74th in D-1 maintaining an average of 27.5 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Bulls have thrown for 1,587 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 198.4 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 94th in D-1.

The Bulls are surrendering 28.9 points per game, which has them ranked 97th in the nation. USF has allowed a total of 1,140 yards via the ground game (142.5 yards/game) and 14 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This year, they have surrendered 231 points in total. They have given up 15 touchdowns through the air in addition to 293.1 yards per game, which has them in 131st in the nation. The Bulls defense has participated in 580 plays, which ranks them 86th in D-1. Their defense has earned 6 fumbles recovered and 6 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Midshipmen/Bulls college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Midshipmen -3.5

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