Utah State Aggies vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs Wyoming Cowboys

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, WY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Utah State Aggies (1-6) are hitting the road to War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will meet the Wyoming Cowboys (1-6). Utah State is 2.5-point dogs. The total is set at 57.

The Utah State Aggies head into this game 1-6 this year. The last time they took the field, the Aggies faced the New Mexico Lobos and ended up losing by a score of 50-45. At the end of the game, they tallied 81 plays which converted into 503 yds. The Utah State Aggies ended up rushing 34 times and recorded 143 yds, earning them an average of 4.2 yards per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Aggies conceded 280 yards on 51 tries, which is an average of 5.5 yards per run surrendered. Utah State conceded 17 pass completions on 27 tries for 272 yds, and a completion rate of 63.0%.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Utah State Aggies are averaging 27.9 points per game. As a team they have an average of 158.4 yards rushing which is 68th in Division 1. The Aggies currently have 3,286 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Utah State has totaled 15 touchdowns via the pass and 11 rushing touchdowns. Utah State has recorded 150 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 55 infractions for 475 yds. They have surrendered the football 14 different times.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Aggies have given up 1,838 yds which ranks them 115th in D-1. They are allowing 262.6 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 68.8%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 502.0 yards per game which ranks them 133rd in Division 1. They have yielded 18 touchdowns through the air and 20 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 5.7 yards per rushing attempt and 239.4 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have conceded 1,676 running yards through 7 games. The Aggies rank 133rd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 43.9 points per contest.

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The Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 1-6 this year. For their last game, the Cowboys took a loss by a final score of 24-14 against the San Jose State Spartans. The Cowboys finished the game with a total of 366 yds while running 76 plays (4.8 yards per play). Wyoming ran the ball for 1.5 yards per tote, totaling 56 yds on 38 attempts. Wyoming conceded 25 rush attempts for 176 yards (7.0 yards per rush). The Cowboys passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 53.8%, relinquishing 322 yds on 21 for 39 through the air.

When discussing their ability to score points, the Cowboys are sitting 126th in Division 1 holding an average of 17.1 points per contest. The Wyoming Cowboys maintain an average of 279.6 yards per game, which has them sitting 131st in the country. The Wyoming offense has totaled 382 penalty yards on 42 violations, which is 74th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 8 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have earned 108 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Cowboys have a total of 1,208 passing yards together with holding an average of 172.6 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 118th in the nation. They hold an average of 107.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 749 yards for the season.

The Cowboys are surrendering 30.4 points per game, which has them 107th in college football. Wyoming has surrendered a total of 1,204 yards rushing (172.0 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. Overall, they have given up 213 points. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 240.9 yards per outing, which puts them in 101st in Division 1. The Cowboys defense has taken part in 458 plays, which has them ranked 69th in college football. They have compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks for the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Aggies +2.5

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