San Diego State Aztecs vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs Wyoming Cowboys

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, WY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 42

The San Diego State Aztecs (2-3) are en route to War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will try to beat the Wyoming Cowboys (1-4). San Diego State opens this matchup as 1.0-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 42.

The San Diego State Aztecs head into this matchup 2-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Aztecs played the Hawaii Warriors and walked away with a win by a score of 27-24. Against the run, the Aztecs gave up 84 yds on 29 attempts, which is 2.9 yards per run allowed. San Diego State allowed 26 completions on 44 tries for a total of 272 yards, and a completion percentage of 59.1%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 67 plays which converted into 323 yds. The San Diego State Aztecs ended up rushing 34 times and tallied 99 yds, earning them an average of 2.9 yards per attempt.

The Aztecs have racked up 1,610 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, San Diego State has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times. San Diego State has recorded 86 1st downs, and they have committed 52 infractions for 489 yds. As a team they have an average of 130.6 yards in the run game which is 98th in college football. In terms of putting points on the board, the San Diego State Aztecs hold an average of 20.6 points per outing.

The Aztecs rank 59th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 22.4 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 4.1 yards per run and 162.6 rushing yards per contest on the season. During the season, they have given up 813 rushing yards through 5 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Aztecs have conceded 1,068 yds which ranks them 56th in D-1. They have given up 213.6 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 62.6%. Over the course of this season, they have yielded 376.2 yards/outing which has them ranked 83rd in D-1. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cowboys come into this game with a record of 1-4 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Cowboys walked away with a victory by a final of 31-19 when they played the Air Force Falcons. Wyoming relinquished 46 attempts on the ground for 205 yds (4.5 yards per rush). The Cowboys pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 46.2%, surrendering 115 yards on 6 out of 13 through the air. The Cowboys finished the game with 361 yds while they ran 63 plays (5.7 yds per play). Wyoming rushed for 4.2 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 173 yards on 41 attempts.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Cowboys are sitting 123rd in D-1 holding an average of 16.4 points per game. The Wyoming Cowboys average 242.0 yards per outing, which is good for 132nd in the country. The Wyoming offense has totaled 250 yds of penalties on 27 infractions, which is good for 100th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 3 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have tallied 70 1st downs. For the season so far, the Cowboys currently have a total of 707 yards through the air as well as an average of 141.4 passing yards per outing, which ranks 126th in D-1. They are averaging 100.6 yards per game via the rush and have run for 503 yards in total.

Wyoming has given up a total of 926 yards rushing (185.2 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have conceded 8 touchdowns via the pass and 222.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 80th in the country. They have 0 fumbles and 1 interception on the year. The Cowboys defense has been on the field for 332 plays, which is good for 53rd in the country. The Cowboys are conceding 32.4 PPG, ranking them 116th in Division 1. This season, they have relinquished 162 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Aztecs/Cowboys college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys +1.0

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