USF Bulls vs Charlotte 49ers Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Charlotte 49ers

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: 49ers (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Charlotte 49ers (3-6) are welcoming the USF Bulls (4-5) at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024. USF opens this game as 3.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 53.

The USF Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 4-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulls played the Navy Midshipmen and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 28-7. Against the run, the Bulls conceded 321 yds on 59 attempts, which is 5.4 yds per run allowed. USF relinquished 6 pass completions on 11 tries for a total of 58 yds, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. For the game, they ran 69 plays which gave them a total of 342 yds. The USF Bulls ran the football 25 times and compiled 60 yards, earning them an average of 2.4 yards per attempt.

Concerning scoring, the USF Bulls have an average of 25.2 PPG. Offensively they average 160.6 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 65th in the nation. The Bulls currently have 3,314 yards in total this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, USF has earned 9 touchdowns through the air and 19 touchdowns via the ground. USF has accounted for 175 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 71 infractions for 593 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times.

When talking about passing yards, the Bulls are giving up 2,403 yards which ranks them 121st in the country. They have surrendered 267.0 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.6%. In total, they are allowing 429.3 yards per contest which has them sitting 119th in the nation. They have relinquished 16 touchdowns by air as well as 17 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 4.2 yards per running attempt and 162.3 rushing yards per game this season. For the season, they have allowed 1,461 yards via the ground game in 9 games. The Bulls are ranked 96th in college football concerning team defense, conceding 28.8 points per contest.

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The 49ers head into this matchup 3-6 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the 49ers took a loss by a final score of 34-3 when they played the Tulane Green Wave. The 49ers finished the contest with a total of 189 yds and they ran 44 plays (4.3 yards per play). Charlotte ended up running for 5.5 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 120 yards on 22 attempts. Charlotte allowed 49 attempts on the ground for 217 yds (4.4 yards per carry). The 49ers secondary gave up a completion rate of 72.4%, surrendering 214 yards on 21 for 29 passing.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the 49ers are sitting 114th in college football maintaining an average of 21.3 points per contest. The Charlotte 49ers hold an average of 327.8 yards per contest, which ranks them 115th in the nation. The Charlotte offense has accrued 584 penalty yds on 73 violations, which is 13th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 11 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to tally 152 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the 49ers have earned 1,822 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 202.4 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 91st in college football. They maintain an average of 125.3 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,128 yards for the year.

Charlotte has allowed a total of 1,692 rushing yards (188.0 yards per game) and 20 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have conceded 14 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 228.9 yards per contest, which puts them in 78th in college football. They have compiled 1 fumbles recovered and 8 picks on the campaign. The 49ers defense has been on the field for 611 plays, which ranks 74th in college football. The 49ers are allowing 34.2 points per contest, which has them sitting 117th in D-1. In total, they have relinquished 308 pts.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/49ers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the 49ers +3.0

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