Toledo Rockets vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Mississippi State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Toledo Rockets (2-0) are headed to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will meet the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-1). Toledo opens this game as 12.5-point dogs. The over/under is set at 58.

The Toledo Rockets head into this matchup 2-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Rockets played the UMass Minutemen and earned the victory with a final of 38-23. On the ground, the Rockets gave up 125 yards on 48 tries, which averages out to 2.6 yds per rush allowed. Toledo allowed 26 pass completions on 40 attempts for 259 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.0%. At the end of the game, they ran 45 plays which totaled 258 yards. The Toledo Rockets ended up running the ball 22 different times and amassed 83 yds, which came out to an average of 3.8 yards per carry.

The Rockets have earned 704 total yards for this campaign. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Toledo has amassed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have yet to turn the ball over. Toledo has recorded 39 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 12 penalties for 105 yds. As a team they're averaging 125.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 95th in Division 1. Concerning scoring, the Toledo Rockets have an average of 43.5 points per contest.

The Rockets sit in 56th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 16.5 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.2 yards per run and 124.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 248 running yards through 2 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Rockets are giving up 420 yards which ranks them 81st in the country. They have conceded 210.0 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.3%. Overall, they are surrendering 334.0 yards per game which ranks them 80th in D-1. They have relinquished 2 touchdowns by air as well as 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 this season. In their last game, the Bulldogs went home defeated by a final of 30-23 when they played the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Bulldogs finished the contest with 292 yards while running 55 plays (5.3 yards per play). Mississippi State ran the ball for 0.9 yards per carry, finishing with 24 yds on 27 carries. Mississippi State gave up 57 run attempts for 346 yds (6.1 yds per rush). The Bulldogs pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 69 yards on 10 out of 20 through the air.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs maintain an average of 371.0 yards per game, ranking them 83rd in the nation. The Mississippi State offense has compiled 50 yds of penalties on 7 infractions, which ranks 115th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 113.5 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 227 yards in total. They have tossed no interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to record 37 first downs. Regarding putting points on the board, the Bulldogs rank 33rd in the country averaging 39.5 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Bulldogs have earned 515 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 257.5 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 52nd in Division 1.

Mississippi State has conceded a total of 472 yards on the ground (236.0 yards per game) as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 1 touchdown from the passing game and 119.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 18th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied no fumbles recovered and 1 pick so far this year. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 153 plays, ranking them 127th in the country. The Bulldogs are relinquishing 18.5 PPG, ranking them 64th in the country. Overall, they have given up 37 points.

Who will win tonight's Rockets/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Rockets +12.5

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