Texas A&M Aggies vs Florida Gators Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Texas A&M Aggies vs Florida Gators
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL
TV: ABC
Odds/Point Spread: Gators (+4.5)
Total/Over-Under: 47.5
The Texas A&M Aggies (1-1) are hitting the road to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will go up against the Florida Gators (1-1). Texas A&M opens this matchup as 4.5-point favorites. The total is set at 47.5.
The Texas A&M Aggies step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this season. In their last game, the Aggies took on the McNeese State Cowboys and earned the victory with a final of 52-10. Overall, they tallied 63 plays which converted into 529 yds. The Texas A&M Aggies ended up rushing 38 different times and accounted for 333 yds, earning them an average of 8.8 yds per attempt. Against the rush, the Aggies conceded 180 yds on 38 tries, which calculates to 4.7 yds per rush surrendered. Texas A&M conceded 11 completions on 21 tries for 99 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.4%.
In terms of putting points on the board, the Texas A&M Aggies are sitting at 32.5 points per outing. As a team they're maintaining an average of 239.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 24th in Division 1. The Aggies have racked up 775 total yards for the season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Texas A&M has amassed 2 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. Texas A&M has a total of 46 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 9 infractions for 90 yds. They have turned the ball over 2 different times.
When it comes to passing yardage, the Aggies are allowing 257 yds which ranks them 27th in the nation. They are giving up 128.5 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 56.9%. Overall, they have surrendered 317.5 yards per outing which ranks them 73rd in D-1. They have allowed 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.3 yards per run and 189.0 yards on the ground per contest for the season. During the season, they have conceded 378 yards via the ground game in 2 outings. The Aggies sit in 55th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 16.5 points per contest.
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The Gators come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Gators got the victory with a final of 45-7 against the Samford Bulldogs. The Gators finished with a total of 632 yds while they ran 62 plays (10.2 yards per play). Florida ran for 4.9 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 166 yards on 34 attempts. Florida allowed 35 rush attempts for 61 yds (1.7 yds per rush). The Gators passing defense gave up a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 144 yards on 22 out of 33 passing.
When it comes to how much they score, the Gators currently rank 70th in D-1 averaging 31.0 points per game. The Florida Gators are averaging 446.5 yards per game, which ranks them 45th in the country. The Florida offense has 102 yards of penalties on 9 violations, which is 97th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 2 picks while conceding 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 39 first downs. During the season to this point, the Gators have racked up 588 yards via the pass together with an average of 294.0 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 32nd in college football. They have an average of 152.5 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 305 yards in total.
Florida has surrendered a total of 205 yards on the ground (102.5 yards/game) in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground on the season. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 264.5 yards/game, ranking them 112th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovery and 1 pick for the year. The Gators defense has taken part in 137 plays, which is good for 97th in college football. The Gators are giving up 24.0 points per game, ranking them 86th in college football. In total, they have given up 48 pts.
Who will win tonight's Aggies/Gators college football game against the spread?
Guy's Pick: Take the Gators +4.5
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