New Mexico State Aggies vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 10/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-4) are traveling to AmFirst Stadium on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 where they will try to beat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3). New Mexico State opens as 21.0-point dogs. The total comes in at 57.5.

The New Mexico State Aggies step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 this year. The last time they took the field, the Aggies took the field against the New Mexico Lobos and went home with a loss by a final score of 50-40. When it came to stopping the run, the Aggies conceded 331 yds on 49 attempts, which calculates to 6.8 yds per rush allowed. New Mexico State relinquished 13 completions on 28 attempts for 248 yards, and a completion percentage of 46.4%. When the final whistle blew, they had 64 plays which gave them a total of 474 yds. The New Mexico State Aggies ran the ball 35 times and accounted for 285 yds, earning them an average of 8.1 yds per carry.

The Aggies have earned 1,319 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, New Mexico State has earned 4 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 8 different times. New Mexico State has tallied 87 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 36 infractions for 297 yds. Offensively they have an average of 155.4 yards rushing which ranks them 74th in the country. Regarding scoring points, the New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 19.6 PPG.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Aggies are conceding 1,145 yards which ranks them 73rd in the country. They have conceded 229.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 53.6%. For the season, they are surrendering 462.2 yards per contest ranking them 126th in D-1. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 16 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.7 yards per run and 233.2 rushing yards per game on the season. For the season, they have conceded 1,166 running yards through 5 outings. The Aggies are ranked 121st in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 35.0 PPG.

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The Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Gamecocks took home the win by a final score of 63-24 against the Kennesaw State Owls. Jacksonville State allowed 45 running attempts for 189 yards (4.2 yds per carry). The Gamecocks pass defense conceded a completion rate of 43.8%, surrendering 81 yds on 7 for 16 passing. The Gamecocks finished the game with a total of 577 yards on 78 plays (7.4 yards per play). Jacksonville State rushed for 7.2 yards per attempt, totaling 384 yds on 53 carries.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 431.2 yards per contest, ranking them 45th in Division 1. The Jacksonville State offense has accrued 292 yards of penalties on 34 infractions, which has them sitting 60th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 204.4 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,022 yards overall. They have thrown 4 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 112 1st downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Gamecocks are ranking 25th in Division 1 holding an average of 36.4 PPG. For the season to this point, the Gamecocks have compiled 1,134 yards through the air in addition to an average of 226.8 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 74th in the country.

The Gamecocks are giving up 34.4 PPG, which has them sitting 120th in Division 1. Jacksonville State has conceded a total of 982 rushing yards (196.4 yards per contest) in addition to 11 touchdowns via the rush for the year. Over the course of the season, they have given up 172 total points. They have allowed 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 228.6 yards per outing, which puts them in 86th in Division 1. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 360 plays, which ranks 90th in Division 1. They have totaled 4 fumbles and 8 interceptions this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Gamecocks -21.0

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