UAB Blazers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UAB Blazers vs Arkansas Razorbacks

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Razorbacks (-24.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59

The Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) are welcoming the UAB Blazers (1-1) at Razorback Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. UAB opens this matchup as 24.0-point dogs. The over/under is set at 59.

The UAB Blazers step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Blazers took the field against the UL Monroe Warhawks and ended up losing by a score of 32-6. In all, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 259 yards. The UAB Blazers ended up running the ball 35 times and accounted for 92 yds, which came out to an average of 2.6 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Blazers conceded 209 yards on 48 attempts, which is an average of 4.4 yds per run allowed. UAB relinquished 9 completions on 16 tries for 87 yds, and a completion rate of 56.3%.

When talking about scoring, the UAB Blazers are sitting at 23.5 points per game. As a team they're averaging 197.0 yards in the run game ranking them 39th in the nation. The Blazers have attained 776 total yards for the year. With reference to scoring touchdowns, UAB has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. UAB has tallied 49 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 19 infractions for 138 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 different times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Blazers have given up 147 yards which ranks them 4th in college football. They have given up 73.5 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 48.6%. For the season, they have given up 236.5 yards/game which has them sitting 28th in D-1. They have yielded no touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up 3.7 yards per run and 163.0 rushing yards per game for the year. In total, they have given up 326 running yards through 2 games. The Blazers are sitting in 63rd in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 17.5 points per game.

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The Razorbacks come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 this season. In their last game, the Razorbacks took a loss by a final score of 39-31 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Arkansas rushed the football for 4.9 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 232 yds on 47 attempts. The Razorbacks ended up finishing with 648 yards while running 93 plays (7.0 yds per play). The Razorbacks secondary conceded a completion rate of 56.3%, relinquishing 326 yds on 27 for 48 through the air. Arkansas gave up 26 rush attempts for 59 yards (2.3 yds per rush).

The Arkansas Razorbacks have an average of 667.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 2nd in D-1. The Arkansas offense has accrued 119 yds of penalties on 13 violations, which is good for 51st in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 255.5 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 511 yards overall. They have thrown 1 pick while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 67 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Razorbacks are sitting 9th in D-1 with an average of 50.5 points per outing. During the season to this point, the Razorbacks have compiled 824 passing yards as well as an average of 412.0 throwing yards per outing, which is ranked 2nd in D-1.

Arkansas has allowed a total of 66 yards via the ground game (33.0 yards/game) and 2 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 224.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 89th in D-1. They have tallied no fumbles and 1 interception so far this season. The Razorbacks defense has taken the field for 120 plays, which has them ranked 42nd in college football. The Razorbacks are surrendering 19.5 PPG, which has them 67th in the nation. In total, they have conceded 39 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Blazers/Razorbacks college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Razorbacks -24.0

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