South Alabama Jaguars vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

Centennial Bank Stadium is where the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-2) will attempt to defeat the South Alabama Jaguars (2-3) on Saturday, October 5, 2024. South Alabama opens as 3.0-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 62.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 this season. In their last contest, the Jaguars went up against the LSU Tigers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-10. On the ground, the Jaguars gave up 237 yds on 27 attempts, which averages out to 8.8 yards per rush allowed. South Alabama conceded 29 pass completions on 42 attempts for 430 yards, and a completion percentage of 69.0%. When all was said and done, they had 63 plays for 333 yds. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up rushing 32 times and amassed 110 yds, earning them an average of 3.4 yds per attempt.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars have an average of 40.6 PPG. As a team they are averaging 211.0 yards rushing ranking them 22nd in the nation. The Jaguars currently have 2,349 yards in total this season. With reference to scoring, South Alabama has amassed 11 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. South Alabama has accounted for 112 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 37 penalties for 294 yds. They have surrendered the football 2 times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Jaguars are allowing 1,517 yds which puts them in 132nd in D-1. They have conceded 303.4 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 63.8%. During the season, they have yielded 447.0 yards/contest ranking them 120th in Division 1. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing 4.5 yards per run and 143.6 rushing yards per game so far this year. Overall, they have allowed 718 rushing yards through 5 contests. The Jaguars sit in 100th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 29.0 points per contest.

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The Red Wolves come into this game with a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last game, the Red Wolves took a loss by a score of 52-7 when they faced the Iowa State Cyclones. Arkansas State ended up running for 1.8 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 64 yards on 35 attempts. The Red Wolves finished with a total of 182 yds and they ran 58 plays (3.1 yds per play). The Red Wolves secondary conceded a completion rate of 64.0%, surrendering 253 yards on 16 out of 25 through the air. Arkansas State conceded 48 running attempts for 237 yds (4.9 yards per rush).

Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Red Wolves rank 105th in the country averaging 21.8 points per contest. The Arkansas State Red Wolves maintain an average of 328.8 yards/outing, which has them sitting 105th in Division 1. The Arkansas State offense has accrued 212 yds of penalties on 21 infractions, which ranks 108th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 5 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 77 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Red Wolves have earned 912 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 228.0 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 72nd in the country. They maintain an average of 100.8 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 403 yards for this year.

The Red Wolves are relinquishing 33.8 PPG, which puts them 121st in the country. Arkansas State has surrendered a total of 936 rushing yards (234.0 yards per outing) and 13 touchdowns via the rush for the season. In total, they have relinquished 135 total points. They have yielded 5 touchdowns via the pass and 195.8 yards/outing, which has them in 51st in college football. The Red Wolves defense has taken the field for 257 plays, which is 31st in the nation. They have totaled 1 fumble recovered and 6 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Red Wolves +3.0

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