South Alabama Jaguars vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

Peden Stadium is where the Ohio Bobcats (0-1) will try to defeat the South Alabama Jaguars (0-1) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Ohio opens this game as 2.0-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 56.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this game with a record of 0-1 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Jaguars faced the North Texas Mean Green and ended up losing by a score of 52-38. In all, they had 82 plays which converted into 582 yds. The South Alabama Jaguars rushed the ball a total of 33 times and amassed 150 yds, which had them averaging 4.5 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Jaguars conceded 104 yds on 34 attempts, which calculates to 3.1 yds per run allowed. South Alabama surrendered 33 pass completions on 42 tries for 446 yards, and a completion percentage of 78.6%.

The Jaguars currently have 582 yards in total this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, South Alabama has compiled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They haven't turned the ball over yet. South Alabama has accrued 29 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 9 infractions for 80 yards. As a team they average 150.0 yards rushing which ranks them 75th in the country. When it comes to scoring, the South Alabama Jaguars have an average of 38.0 points per game.

Regarding passing yards, the Jaguars are allowing 446 yards which has them sitting in 130th in D-1. They are conceding 446.0 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 78.6%. Over the course of this year, they have yielded 550.0 yards per game which ranks them 125th in the country. They have yielded 3 touchdowns by air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 104.0 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 104 yards on the ground through 1 contest. The Jaguars sit in 129th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 52.0 points per contest.

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The Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Bobcats went home defeated by a final of 38-22 when they played the Syracuse Orange. Ohio ended up running for 6.5 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 255 yds on 39 carries. The Bobcats finished the game with a total of 436 yards on 69 plays (6.3 yds per play). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 67.5%, surrendering 354 yards on 27 out of 40 through the air. Ohio relinquished 30 rushing attempts for 126 yards (4.2 yds per carry).

The Ohio Bobcats maintain an average of 436.0 yards per game, which ranks them 64th in D-1. The Ohio offense has totaled 5 yds of penalties on 1 violations, which is good for 130th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They average 255.0 yards per game via the rush. They have tossed 1 pick while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have been able to record 26 first downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Bobcats currently rank 100th in college football scoring 22.0 PPG. For the year to this point, the Bobcats have compiled 181 yards via the pass, which has them ranked 93rd in the country.

The Bobcats are conceding 38.0 points per contest, which has them 117th in the country. Ohio has given up a total of 126 rushing yards and 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. This season, they have conceded 38 points in total. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air and 354.0 yards per game, which has them in 125th in Division 1. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 70 plays, which ranks 97th in the nation. Their defense has totaled no fumbles and 1 interception on the campaign.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats +2.0

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