UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Pirates (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is where the East Carolina Pirates (2-2) will attempt to defeat the UTSA Roadrunners (2-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. UTSA opens as 4.5-point underdogs. The total is 54.

The UTSA Roadrunners head into this game 2-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Roadrunners faced the Houston Christian Huskies and walked away with a win by a score of 45-7. Against the rush, the Roadrunners conceded 50 yds on 32 attempts, which is 1.6 yards per run allowed. UTSA surrendered 13 completions on 25 attempts for 127 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.0%. When all was said and done, they ran 83 plays which gave them a total of 536 yards. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the football 51 times and accounted for 269 yards, earning them an average of 5.3 yards per carry.

The Roadrunners have earned 1,529 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UTSA has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 5 times. UTSA has tallied 81 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 31 infractions for 299 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 134.5 yards on the ground which is 96th in Division 1. In terms of scoring, the UTSA Roadrunners are averaging 22.5 points per contest.

Regarding yards through the air, the Roadrunners have conceded 1,065 yards which ranks them 119th in the country. They have allowed 266.3 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 62.5%. During the season, they are surrendering 387.0 yards/game putting them at 89th in the nation. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns by air in addition to 7 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 120.8 rushing yards per game on the year. For the season, they have conceded 483 yards via the ground game in 4 contests. The Roadrunners are sitting in 112th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 32.0 points per contest.

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The Pirates come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Pirates went home defeated by a final of 35-24 when they faced the Liberty Flames. East Carolina surrendered 45 rush attempts for 191 yds (4.2 yds per rush). The Pirates pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 59.4%, surrendering 223 yards on 19 for 32 passing. The Pirates finished with a total of 331 yds while running 68 plays (4.9 yards per play). East Carolina rushed for 4.0 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 127 yds on 32 carries.

The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 406.8 yards per game, ranking them 62nd in Division 1. The East Carolina offense has accrued 190 yards of penalties on 28 infractions, which ranks 44th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 139.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 556 yards in total. They have tossed 9 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have earned 94 1st downs. In relation to putting points on the board, the Pirates are ranking 90th in D-1 holding an average of 26.3 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Pirates have compiled 1,071 passing yards in addition to an average of 267.8 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 38th in Division 1.

The Pirates are relinquishing 18.3 PPG, which has them sitting 41st in the nation. East Carolina has given up a total of 410 yards rushing (102.5 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 73 points in total. They have conceded 7 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 227.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 87th in D-1. The Pirates defense has been on the field for 299 plays, which is 126th in the country. Their defense has 4 fumbles and 5 picks this year.

Who will win tonight's Roadrunners/Pirates college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Roadrunners +4.5

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