Troy Trojans vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Troy Trojans vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Centennial Bank Stadium is the location where the Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-3) will meet the Troy Trojans (1-6) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Troy opens this contest as 7.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 51.5.

The Troy Trojans head into this game 1-6 this season. In their last matchup, the Trojans went up against the South Alabama Jaguars and went home with a loss by a final score of 25-9. The Troy Trojans ended up rushing 22 times and totaled 36 yards, earning them an average of 1.6 yards per tote. In all, they ran 58 plays which gave them a total of 172 yds. Troy conceded 16 completions on 21 tries for a total of 158 yds, and a completion percentage of 76.2%. Against the run, the Trojans gave up 160 yards on 41 attempts, which averages out to 3.9 yds per run allowed.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Troy Trojans have an average of 19.0 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 116.6 yards on the ground which has them sitting 109th in the country. The Trojans have racked up 2,165 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Troy has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. Troy has 124 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 47 penalties for 448 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 7 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Trojans are giving up 1,351 yds which ranks them 39th in D-1. They have conceded 193.0 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 71.6%. During this campaign, they have surrendered 371.7 yards per contest which ranks them 78th in D-1. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 4.9 yards per running attempt and 178.7 rushing yards per game for the year. For the year, they have conceded 1,251 rushing yards through 7 games. The Trojans rank 93rd in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 27.4 points per game.

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The Red Wolves come into this matchup with a record of 4-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Red Wolves went home victorious with a score of 44-28 against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Red Wolves ended up finishing with 467 yards while running 70 plays (6.7 yards per play). Arkansas State ran the ball for 7.2 yds per carry, finishing with 281 yds on 39 carries. Arkansas State gave up 47 attempts on the ground for 176 yds (3.7 yards per rush). The Red Wolves pass defense conceded a completion rate of 65.2%, surrendering 187 yds on 15 out of 23 passing.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves have an average of 368.1 yards/game, which has them ranked 90th in the nation. The Arkansas State offense has compiled 374 yds of penalties on 41 violations, which ranks them 78th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 131.6 run yards per game and have run for 921 yards for the season. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 144 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Red Wolves are ranked 104th in the nation maintaining an average of 22.6 points per contest. For the season thus far, the Red Wolves have compiled 1,656 yards through the air as well as an average of 236.6 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 63rd in college football.

The Red Wolves are conceding 31.4 PPG, which has them 110th in the nation. Arkansas State has yielded a total of 1,539 yards rushing (219.9 yards/game) and 18 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. Overall, they have surrendered 220 points in total. They have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air and 226.7 yards per game, ranking them 87th in the country. The Red Wolves defense has taken part in 466 plays, which ranks them 79th in the nation. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles recovered and 8 picks so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Trojans/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Red Wolves -7.0

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