UL Monroe Warhawks vs South Alabama Jaguars Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs South Alabama Jaguars

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Jaguars (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

Hancock Whitney Stadium is the site where the South Alabama Jaguars (3-4) will take on the UL Monroe Warhawks (5-1) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. UL Monroe opens this matchup as 7.5-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 45.5.

The UL Monroe Warhawks come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this season. In their last game, the Warhawks faced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and went home with a win by a final score of 38-21. In the running game, the Warhawks gave up 182 yards on 38 attempts, which is an average of 4.8 yds per run allowed. UL Monroe allowed 9 completions on 26 tries for a total of 165 yards, and a completion rate of 34.6%. On the day, they had 61 plays for 432 yards. The UL Monroe Warhawks ended up running the ball 42 times and accumulated 246 yards, which came out to an average of 5.9 yards per carry.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the UL Monroe Warhawks have an average of 22.8 PPG. As a team they're averaging 156.3 yards on the ground ranking them 74th in the nation. The Warhawks have tallied 1,679 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UL Monroe has compiled 5 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. UL Monroe has recorded 87 first downs as a team, and they have committed 47 penalties for 339 yards. They have turned the ball over 5 different times.

The Warhawks rank 33rd in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 20.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per tote and 151.5 yards on the ground per contest on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 909 rushing yards through 6 contests. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Warhawks are giving up 1,139 yards which ranks them 15th in D-1. They have surrendered 189.8 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.5%. For the season, they have surrendered 341.3 yards per game which puts them 48th in D-1. They have given up 3 touchdowns by air in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Jaguars come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Jaguars walked away with a victory by a final of 25-9 when they played the Troy Trojans. South Alabama allowed 22 run attempts for 36 yards (1.6 yds per rush). The Jaguars secondary conceded a completion percentage of 52.8%, surrendering 136 yards on 19 out of 36 passing. The Jaguars finished the contest with a total of 318 yds while they ran 62 plays (5.1 yds per play). South Alabama ran for 3.9 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 160 yds on 41 attempts.

The South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 445.7 yards/game, which is good for 28th in D-1. The South Alabama offense has totaled 494 yds of penalties on 57 infractions, which is 12th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 196.6 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,376 yards in total. They have thrown 1 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 148 first downs. In relation to putting points on the board, the Jaguars are sitting 24th in Division 1 averaging 34.9 points per contest. For the year so far, the Jaguars have thrown for 1,744 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 249.1 passing yards per contest, ranking them 51st in D-1.

South Alabama has allowed the opposition a total of 820 rushing yards (117.1 yards/game) as well as 10 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 285.4 yards/contest, which puts them in 129th in college football. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 9 interceptions for the year. The Jaguars defense has been on the field for 464 plays, which is good for 75th in the nation. The Jaguars are relinquishing 24.6 points per contest, ranking them 72nd in the country. This season, they have surrendered 172 points.

Who will win tonight's Warhawks/Jaguars college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Warhawks +7.5

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