Tennessee Volunteers vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tennessee Volunteers vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (+8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61

The Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) are en route to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will take on the NC State Wolfpack (1-0). NC State is 8.5-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 61.

The Tennessee Volunteers come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Volunteers faced the Chattanooga Mocs and took home the win by a score of 69-3. The Tennessee Volunteers ran the rock 46 times and recorded 304 yds, earning them an average of 6.6 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 90 plays which gave them a total of 718 yds. Tennessee relinquished 13 completions on 24 tries for a total of 153 yds, and a completion rate of 54.2%. When it came to stopping the run, the Volunteers conceded 74 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 2.1 yds per rush surrendered.

The Volunteers have racked up 718 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Tennessee has earned 3 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 1 time. Tennessee has accumulated 36 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 6 infractions for 52 yards. As a unit they hold an average of 304.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 11th in college football. When talking about scoring, the Tennessee Volunteers have an average of 69.0 points per outing.

The Volunteers are ranked 24th in D-1 in terms of team defense, conceding 3.0 points per game. The opposition is running for 2.1 yards per rushing attempt and 74.0 rushing yards per game on the season. Overall, they have allowed 74 rushing yards through 1 contest. When talking about passing yards, the Volunteers are conceding 153 yds which has them ranked 50th in the country. They have allowed 153.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 54.2%. In total, they are giving up 227.0 yards per outing putting them 35th in college football. They have allowed no TD's via the pass as well as no TD's via the ground game.

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The Wolfpack head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Wolfpack got the victory with a final of 38-21 when they faced the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Wolfpack finished the contest with 522 yards while running 73 plays (7.2 yards per play). NC State ran the ball for 6.2 yards per carry, finishing with 204 yds on 33 carries. NC State gave up 19 rush attempts for 120 yards (6.3 yards per rush). The Wolfpack secondary allowed a completion percentage of 60.0%, surrendering 241 yds on 24 for 40 passing.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Wolfpack currently sit 56th in D-1 by scoring 38.0 points per game. The NC State Wolfpack have an average of 522.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 28th in D-1. The NC State offense has compiled 67 yards of penalties on 6 infractions, which ranks 59th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to record 28 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Wolfpack have thrown for 318 yards through the air, ranking them 34th in college football. They average 204.0 yards per game on the ground.

NC State has surrendered a total of 120 yards via the ground game as well as 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. They have yielded 2 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 241.0 yards per game, ranking them 102nd in D-1. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and no picks so far this year. The Wolfpack defense has participated in 59 plays, which has them ranked 40th in the country. The Wolfpack are surrendering 21.0 PPG, which has them 82nd in the nation. In total, they have surrendered 21 pts.

Who will win tonight's Volunteers/Wolfpack college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Volunteers -8.5

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