Northwestern Wildcats vs Washington Huskies Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Northwestern Wildcats vs Washington Huskies

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Northwestern Wildcats (2-1) are hitting the road to Husky Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will go up against the Washington Huskies (2-1). Northwestern opens this game as 10.5-point dogs. The over/under is 43.

The Northwestern Wildcats come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last game, the Wildcats faced the Eastern Illinois Panthers and went home with a win by a final score of 31-7. On the day, they tallied 67 plays which gave them a total of 450 yards. The Northwestern Wildcats ran the football 35 different times and tallied 203 yards, which is an average of 5.8 yds per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Wildcats conceded 40 yards on 20 tries, which calculates to 2.0 yards per run allowed. Northwestern gave up 17 pass completions on 31 attempts for 167 yards, and a completion rate of 54.8%.

The Wildcats have earned 1,066 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Northwestern has amassed 2 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 4 times. Northwestern has recorded 61 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 17 infractions for 131 yds. As a unit they hold an average of 161.7 yards rushing ranking them 66th in Division 1. Concerning scoring points, the Northwestern Wildcats have an average of 21.3 points per game.

Regarding yards through the air, the Wildcats have conceded 644 yds which puts them in 85th in Division 1. They are conceding 214.7 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 59.2%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 272.3 yards/game which ranks them 31st in the nation. They have conceded 4 touchdowns by air as well as no touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 2.3 yards per rush and 57.7 yards on the ground per game so far this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 173 yards via the running game in 3 outings. The Wildcats rank 30th in the country in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 13.0 points per contest.

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The Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 this season. In their last game, the Huskies took a loss by a score of 24-19 when they played the Washington State Cougars. Washington gave up 30 rushing attempts for 136 yds (4.5 yds per carry). The Huskies passing defense gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, relinquishing 245 yds on 17 for 34 through the air. The Huskies finished the game with 452 yds and they ran 66 plays (6.8 yards per play). Washington ran the ball for 4.1 yards per carry, finishing with 126 yds on 31 carries.

The Washington Huskies are averaging 478.3 yards per outing, which is good for 20th in the nation. The Washington offense has compiled 288 yards of penalties on 30 violations, which ranks them 4th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 171.7 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 515 yards for the year. They have tossed no picks while losing 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 69 first downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Huskies are sitting 79th in college football by scoring 28.0 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Huskies have racked up 920 passing yards along with holding an average of 306.7 passing yards per contest, which ranks 20th in Division 1.

Washington has conceded a total of 366 yards rushing (122.0 yards/game) as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have allowed 1 touchdowns via the pass and 157.3 yards/outing, which has them sitting 36th in college football. Their defense has tallied 1 fumbles and 1 pick this season. The Huskies defense has taken part in 197 plays, which is good for 85th in Division 1. The Huskies are relinquishing 12.0 points per game, ranking them 25th in college football. This season, they have allowed 36 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats +10.5

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