Sam Houston State Bearkats vs UCF Knights Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Sam Houston State Bearkats vs UCF Knights

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Knights (-22.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59

The Sam Houston State Bearkats (1-0) are en route to FBC Mortgage Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will try to beat the UCF Knights (1-0). Sam Houston State opens this matchup as 22.0-point dogs. The total is 59.

The Sam Houston State Bearkats come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bearkats went up against the Rice Owls and notched a win by a score of 34-14. On the day, they tallied 73 plays which converted into 407 yds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats rushed the ball a total of 46 times and amassed 178 yds, which had them averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Bearkats conceded 47 yards on 18 attempts, which is an average of 2.6 yards per rush allowed. Sam Houston State allowed 27 completions on 44 attempts for 227 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.4%.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Sam Houston State Bearkats have an average of 34.0 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 178.0 yards rushing which is 64th in the nation. The Bearkats have attained 407 yards in total this season. When it comes to scoring, Sam Houston State has totaled 2 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. Sam Houston State has a total of 20 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 2 penalties for 20 yards. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

When it comes to passing yards, the Bearkats have allowed 227 yds which has them ranked 89th in Division 1. They are giving up 227.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.4%. In total, they are giving up 274.0 yards per contest which has them ranked 56th in the nation. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 1 touchdown on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.6 yards per run and 47.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. For the year, they have given up 47 rushing yards through 1 game. The Bearkats are sitting in 60th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 14.0 points per game.

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The Knights step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Knights got the victory with a final of 57-3 against the New Hampshire Wildcats. The Knights finished the contest with 639 yards on 76 plays (8.4 yds per play). UCF ran the ball for 8.4 yards per attempt, finishing with 454 yds on 54 carries. UCF allowed 29 rushing attempts for 67 yards (2.3 yards per carry). The Knights secondary conceded a completion rate of 50.0%, surrendering 95 yards on 14 for 28 passing.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Knights are sitting 11th in the nation averaging 57.0 points per game. The UCF Knights maintain an average of 639.0 yards per game, which ranks them 8th in the nation. The UCF offense has 35 penalty yds on 3 infractions, which ranks them 101st in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 1 interception while surrendering 1 fumble and they have earned 27 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Knights have earned 185 yards via the pass, which has them ranked 91st in Division 1. They maintain an average of 454.0 yards via the ground game.

UCF has surrendered a total of 67 yards rushing in addition to no touchdowns via the rush this season. They have conceded no touchdownss through the air as well as 95.0 yards per contest, which puts them in 11th in D-1. They have tallied no fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the year. The Knights defense has taken the field for 57 plays, which is 26th in college football. The Knights are conceding 3.0 points per game, ranking them 26th in D-1. This year, they have relinquished 3 pts.

Who will win tonight's Bearkats/Knights college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bearkats +22.0

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