Troy Trojans vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Troy Trojans vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-22.5)

Total/Over-Under: 39.5

The Troy Trojans (0-2) are hitting the road to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will go up against the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1). Troy opens this matchup as 22.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 39.5.

The Troy Trojans step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Trojans took on the Memphis Tigers and took a loss by a final of 38-17. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Trojans conceded 211 yards on 29 attempts, which averages out to 7.3 yards per rush allowed. Troy relinquished 20 completions on 30 tries for 161 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%. In the game, they tallied 60 plays which gave them 251 yards. The Troy Trojans ended up running the ball 34 different times and recorded 101 yds, which is an average of 3.0 yds per carry.

When it comes to scoring points, the Troy Trojans hold an average of 21.5 PPG. As a team they're averaging 146.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 81st in D-1. The Trojans have racked up 642 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting in the endzone, Troy has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Troy has accounted for 40 first downs as a team, and they have committed 12 penalties for 113 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 time.

Concerning passing yards, the Trojans have given up 340 yds which has them ranked 52nd in the nation. They have allowed 170.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 74.5%. In total, they are surrendering 382.5 yards/outing ranking them 94th in the country. They have granted 3 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 6.7 yards per rush and 212.5 rushing yards per contest this season. For the season, they have allowed 425 yards on the ground through 2 games. The Trojans are ranked 116th in the nation regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 33.0 points per game.

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The Hawkeyes head into this game 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Hawkeyes went home defeated by a final of 20-19 when they faced the Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa rushed for 5.4 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 204 yards on 38 attempts. The Hawkeyes finished the contest with a total of 303 yds while running 67 plays (4.5 yards per play). The Hawkeyes passing defense allowed a completion rate of 63.9%, surrendering 272 yards on 23 out of 36 passing. Iowa surrendered 28 run attempts for 89 yds (3.2 yards per rush).

The Iowa Hawkeyes average 397.5 yards per contest, ranking them 68th in D-1. The Iowa offense has totaled 85 penalty yards on 10 violations, which has them ranked 90th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 222.5 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 445 yards for the year. They have thrown 2 picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have tallied 39 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Hawkeyes are 76th in the nation averaging 29.5 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Hawkeyes have compiled 350 passing yards along with holding an average of 175.0 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 104th in the country.

Iowa has conceded a total of 145 yards rushing (72.5 yards per game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush for the season. They have given up 2 touchdowns from the passing game and 202.5 yards/outing, which puts them in 75th in the nation. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 2 picks on the campaign. The Hawkeyes defense has been on the field for 126 plays, which has them ranked 59th in the nation. The Hawkeyes are allowing 10.0 PPG, which has them 24th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 20 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -22.5

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