UL Monroe Warhawks vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs Texas Longhorns
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX
TV: ESPN+
Odds/Point Spread: Longhorns (-44.5)
Total/Over-Under: 53
The UL Monroe Warhawks (2-0) are on their way to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will meet the Texas Longhorns (3-0). Texas is 44.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 53.
The UL Monroe Warhawks step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 this season. In their last game, the Warhawks stepped onto the field against the UAB Blazers and walked away with a win by a score of 32-6. In the running game, the Warhawks conceded 92 yds on 35 tries, which is an average of 2.6 yards per run allowed. UL Monroe conceded 22 pass completions on 32 tries for 167 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.8%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 64 plays which totaled 296 yds. The UL Monroe Warhawks ran the rock 48 times and totaled 209 yards, which is an average of 4.4 yds per carry.
Regarding putting points on the board, the UL Monroe Warhawks have an average of 31.0 points per contest. As a team they average 206.5 yards rushing which has them sitting 31st in D-1. The Warhawks have racked up 632 total yards this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, UL Monroe has compiled 2 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns via the ground. UL Monroe has a total of 35 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 15 penalties for 91 yards. They have yet to turn the ball over.
When talking about passing yards, the Warhawks have allowed 394 yards which puts them in 27th in the country. They are allowing 197.0 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 75.4%. During the season, they have yielded 272.5 yards per contest putting them 32nd in college football. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 1 touchdown running the ball. The opposition is running for 2.6 yards per running attempt and 75.5 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. For the season, they have allowed 151 rushing yards through 2 games. The Warhawks rank 19th in the nation in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 10.0 PPG.
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The Longhorns step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Longhorns got the victory with a final of 56-7 when they faced the UTSA Roadrunners. Texas rushed the football for 5.3 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 187 yards on 35 carries. The Longhorns finished the contest with a total of 614 yards while running 67 plays (9.2 yds per play). The Longhorns passing defense gave up a completion rate of 70.0%, surrendering 132 yds on 21 out of 30 passing. Texas conceded 39 attempts on the ground for 128 yards (3.3 yards per carry).
The Texas Longhorns have an average of 516.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 10th in Division 1. The Texas offense has totaled 129 penalty yds on 17 violations, which is good for 69th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 173.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 520 yards for this year. They have thrown 2 interceptions while conceding 1 fumbles and they have recorded 69 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Longhorns are sitting 10th in the country maintaining an average of 46.3 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Longhorns have thrown for 1,028 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 342.7 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 6th in D-1.
The Longhorns are relinquishing 6.3 PPG, which has them ranked 5th in D-1. Texas has given up a total of 326 yards rushing (108.7 yards/game) as well as 1 touchdown rushing for the campaign. This season, they have conceded 19 total points. They have allowed 1 touchdowns via the pass as well as 136.7 yards/contest, which has them sitting 23rd in the nation. The Longhorns defense has taken the field for 181 plays, which ranks 43rd in the nation. Their defense has earned 1 fumbles and 5 picks on the season.
Who will win tonight's Warhawks/Longhorns college football game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take the Longhorns -44.5
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