Utah State Aggies vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Gesa Field in Pullman, WA

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 70

Gesa Field is the location where the Washington State Cougars (7-1) will meet the Utah State Aggies (2-6) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Washington State is 20.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 70.

The Utah State Aggies come into this matchup with a record of 2-6 for this season. In their last matchup, the Aggies played the Wyoming Cowboys and walked away with a win by a score of 27-25. In all, they had 71 plays which gave them 378 yds. The Utah State Aggies ran the football 30 times and accumulated 148 yards, earning them an average of 4.9 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Aggies conceded 276 yds on 42 tries, which averages out to 6.6 yards per rush surrendered. Utah State surrendered 17 pass completions on 31 tries for 194 yards, and a completion rate of 54.8%.

The Aggies have earned 3,664 total yards for this campaign. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Utah State has amassed 17 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 14 different times. Utah State has 173 1st downs, and they have been called for 63 infractions for 552 yds. Offensively they're averaging 157.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 68th in the nation. When talking about putting points on the board, the Utah State Aggies hold an average of 27.8 PPG.

When talking about yards through the air, the Aggies are conceding 2,032 yds which has them sitting in 90th in college football. They have given up 254.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 66.9%. For the year, they have given up 498.0 yards per outing which puts them 132nd in D-1. They have yielded 18 touchdowns by air in addition to 22 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 5.8 yards per rush and 244.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,952 yards via the ground game in 8 outings. The Aggies rank 133rd in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 41.5 PPG.

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The Cougars head into this game 7-1 for this season. For their last game, the Cougars took home the win by a final score of 29-26 against the San Diego State Aztecs. Washington State ended up running for 2.9 yds per carry, finishing the game with 114 yds on 40 attempts. The Cougars finished the contest with a total of 371 yards while running 67 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Cougars pass defense allowed a completion rate of 68.3%, surrendering 284 yds on 28 out of 41 passing. Washington State allowed 30 rushing attempts for 130 yards (4.3 yards per carry).

The Washington State Cougars average 448.4 yards/game, which ranks them 20th in D-1. The Washington State offense has totaled 467 yds of penalties on 52 violations, which is 70th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 168.4 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,347 yards overall. They have thrown 6 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have obtained 184 first downs. In terms of the points being put on the board, the Cougars sit 13th in D-1 holding an average of 38.1 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cougars have earned 2,240 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 280.0 passing yards per contest, ranking them 25th in college football.

The Cougars are conceding 26.9 points per contest, which has them ranked 85th in D-1. Washington State has allowed a total of 1,233 yards rushing (154.1 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. This year, they have given up 215 total points. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 270.3 yards per game, which has them sitting 123rd in Division 1. The Cougars defense has participated in 554 plays, which ranks them 68th in D-1. Their defense has earned 5 fumbles recovered and 10 picks this season.

Who will win tonight's Aggies/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars -20.5

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