San Jose State Spartans vs Air Force Falcons Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Air Force Falcons

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Falcon Stadium in USAF Academy, CO

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The San Jose State Spartans (1-0) are on their way to Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will play the Air Force Falcons (1-0). San Jose State opens this contest as 6.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 46.

The San Jose State Spartans head into this matchup 1-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Spartans played against the Sacramento State Hornets and notched a win by a score of 42-24. For the game, they had 66 plays which gave them a total of 387 yards. The San Jose State Spartans ran the rock 31 different times and amassed 63 yds, which came out to an average of 2.0 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Spartans conceded 177 yards on 41 tries, which is 4.3 yards per rush surrendered. San Jose State relinquished 21 completions on 41 tries for a total of 179 yds, and a completion percentage of 51.2%.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the San Jose State Spartans are sitting at 42.0 points per game. As a team they're averaging 63.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 116th in the nation. The Spartans have tallied 387 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, San Jose State has totaled 4 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. San Jose State has tallied 25 first downs, and they have been flagged for 9 infractions for 70 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 different times.

The Spartans rank 88th in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 24.0 points per game. They are allowing an average of 4.3 yards per run and 177.0 rushing yards per contest this year. During the season, they have conceded 177 rushing yards through 1 game. Concerning yards via the pass, the Spartans have conceded 179 yards which ranks them 64th in Division 1. They are allowing 179.0 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 51.2%. Overall, they have yielded 356.0 yards/outing putting them 89th in the nation. They have granted 1 touchdown by air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Falcons step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Falcons took home the win by a final score of 21-6 when they faced the Merrimack Warriors. Air Force conceded 27 attempts on the ground for 114 yards (4.2 yds per carry). The Falcons secondary gave up a completion rate of 56.7%, relinquishing 103 yds on 17 out of 30 through the air. The Falcons finished the game with 237 yards and they ran 69 plays (3.4 yds per play). Air Force ran the football for 3.0 yards per carry, totaling 166 yards on 55 carries.

The Air Force Falcons hold an average of 237.0 yards/game, which is good for 123rd in college football. The Air Force offense has 35 yards of penalties on 3 violations, which ranks 113th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 166.0 rushing yards per game. They have thrown no interceptions while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have obtained 15 1st downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Falcons are 101st in college football averaging 21.0 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Falcons currently sit at 71 passing yards, ranking them 131st in the nation.

The Falcons are surrendering 6.0 PPG, which has them ranked 28th in Division 1. Air Force has allowed a total of 114 yards via the ground game as well as no touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. This year, they have given up 6 points. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 103.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 17th in the country. The Falcons defense has taken part in 57 plays, which has them sitting 27th in D-1. They have 3 fumbles recovered and no picks over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Spartans/Falcons college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Falcons -6.5

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