Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, IN

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Fighting Irish (-23.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Stanford Cardinal (2-3) are on their way to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024 where they will try to beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-1). Stanford opens this game as 23.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 45.5.

The Stanford Cardinal come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cardinal played the Virginia Tech Hokies and went home with a loss by a final score of 31-7. Against the run, the Cardinal conceded 136 yds on 36 attempts, which is an average of 3.8 yards per run allowed. Stanford surrendered 14 completions on 19 attempts for a total of 201 yds, and a completion rate of 73.7%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 66 plays for 258 yards. The Stanford Cardinal rushed the ball a total of 41 different times and amassed 136 yards, which had them averaging 3.3 yds per attempt.

The Cardinal currently have 1,693 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Stanford has amassed 9 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times. Stanford has accounted for 98 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 24 penalties for 191 yards. As a unit they're averaging 157.0 yards on the ground which is 72nd in the country. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 23.0 points per game.

The Cardinal rank 91st in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 27.2 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 88.2 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have conceded 441 rushing yards through 5 outings. Regarding passing yards, the Cardinal have conceded 1,352 yards which puts them in 113th in Division 1. They have conceded 270.4 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 64.0%. During the season, they have given up 358.6 yards per game putting them 72nd in D-1. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Fighting Irish step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Fighting Irish took home the win by a final score of 31-24 against the Louisville Cardinals. Notre Dame ran the football for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 117 yds on 31 attempts. The Fighting Irish finished with a total of 280 yards and they ran 54 plays (5.2 yds per play). The Fighting Irish pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 58.5%, relinquishing 264 yds on 24 for 41 passing. Notre Dame conceded 35 run attempts for 131 yards (3.7 yds per rush).

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish average 385.6 yards per game, which ranks them 74th in college football. The Notre Dame offense has accrued 285 yds of penalties on 32 violations, which is good for 70th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 214.0 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,070 yards overall. They have tossed 2 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have recorded 97 1st downs. In relation to how much they score, the Fighting Irish are ranked 46th in college football maintaining an average of 32.4 PPG. For the season so far, the Fighting Irish have compiled 858 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 171.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 115th in D-1.

The Fighting Irish are surrendering 12.6 PPG, which has them 9th in the nation. Notre Dame has yielded a total of 615 rushing yards (123.0 yards per game) and 1 touchdown rushing this year. Overall, they have allowed 63 pts. They have yielded 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 161.0 yards per outing, ranking them 16th in college football. The Fighting Irish defense has been on the field for 322 plays, which is good for 43rd in Division 1. They have 2 fumbles and 7 interceptions on the season.

Who will win tonight's Cardinal/Fighting Irish college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cardinal +23.5

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