UL Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The UL Monroe Warhawks (2-1) are on their way to Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Troy Trojans (1-3). Troy opens this matchup as 7.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 46.

The UL Monroe Warhawks head into this game 2-1 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Warhawks faced the Texas Longhorns and took a loss by a final of 51-3. When all was said and done, they tallied 50 plays which totaled 111 yds. The UL Monroe Warhawks ran the football 25 times and recorded 57 yds, which earned them an average of 2.3 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Warhawks conceded 239 yds on 52 tries, which is 4.6 yds per run surrendered. UL Monroe gave up 15 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 258 yards, and a completion percentage of 51.7%.

Regarding putting points on the board, the UL Monroe Warhawks have an average of 21.7 PPG. As a team they average 156.7 yards in the run game which has them sitting 72nd in college football. The Warhawks have earned 743 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, UL Monroe has amassed 2 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns via the ground. UL Monroe has recorded 42 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 25 penalties for 147 yards. They have turned the football over 2 times.

The Warhawks rank 75th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 23.7 points per game. The opposition is running for 3.5 yards per rush and 130.0 yards on the ground per game for the season. Overall, they have conceded 390 rushing yards through 3 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Warhawks are giving up 652 yds which puts them in 44th in D-1. They have conceded 217.3 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 67.7%. For the year, they are allowing 347.3 yards/game which puts them 71st in the country. They have yielded 3 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Trojans head into this game 1-3 for this year. When they last played, the Trojans walked away with a victory by a final of 34-12 when they played the Florida A&M Rattlers. Troy ran the ball for 6.4 yards per carry, totaling 212 yards on 33 carries. The Trojans finished the contest with a total of 507 yards while they ran 58 plays (8.7 yards per play). The Trojans pass defense gave up a completion rate of 64.1%, surrendering 288 yards on 25 out of 39 passing. Troy allowed 28 attempts on the ground for 55 yards (2.0 yards per rush).

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Trojans sit 96th in D-1 scoring 24.5 points per outing. The Troy Trojans maintain an average of 350.5 yards per contest, which has them ranked 99th in D-1. The Troy offense has totaled 277 penalty yds on 30 infractions, which ranks 30th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 1 interception while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 74 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Trojans have thrown for 874 passing yards as well as an average of 218.5 passing yards per game, putting them at 81st in Division 1. They maintain an average of 132.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 528 yards for the season.

Troy has given up a total of 764 rushing yards (191.0 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have allowed 4 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 201.5 yards per game, which puts them in 66th in D-1. They have compiled 0 fumbles and 0 picks for the year. The Trojans defense has taken the field for 250 plays, which ranks them 67th in the nation. The Trojans are surrendering 29.0 points per contest, which has them 98th in the country. Overall, they have surrendered 116 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Trojans -7.5

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