Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Aztecs (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The Washington State Cougars (6-1) are hitting the road to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will play the San Diego State Aztecs (3-3). Washington State opens this contest as 14.0-point favorites. The total is 55.5.

The Washington State Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 6-1 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars faced off with the Hawaii Warriors and notched a win by a score of 42-10. The Washington State Cougars rushed the ball a total of 37 times and compiled 123 yards, earning them an average of 3.3 yds per carry. In all, they ran 66 plays which totaled 444 yards. Washington State surrendered 20 completions on 30 tries for 196 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. Against the run, the Cougars gave up 104 yards on 22 attempts, which is 4.7 yards per run allowed.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Washington State Cougars are averaging 39.4 points per game. As a team they have an average of 176.1 yards via the ground game which ranks them 48th in college football. The Cougars have attained 3,216 total yards this season. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Washington State has compiled 17 touchdowns via the pass and 18 rushing touchdowns. Washington State has earned 162 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 48 infractions for 422 yards. They have turned the ball over 7 times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Cougars have conceded 1,878 yds which has them sitting in 117th in Division 1. They have allowed 268.3 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.6%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 425.9 yards per game which puts them 118th in college football. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing 5.2 yards per rush and 157.6 rushing yards per game on the season. Overall, they have given up 1,103 yards via the ground game in 7 outings. The Cougars are ranked 88th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 27.0 PPG.

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The Aztecs head into this matchup 3-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Aztecs walked away with a victory by a final of 27-24 when they played the Wyoming Cowboys. San Diego State gave up 41 rushing attempts for 190 yards (4.6 yards per rush). The Aztecs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 38.7%, surrendering 191 yds on 12 for 31 passing. The Aztecs finished the contest with 356 yds while they ran 62 plays (5.7 yards per play). San Diego State ran for 2.9 yds per carry, finishing the game with 102 yds on 35 carries.

The San Diego State Aztecs have an average of 327.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 113th in Division 1. The San Diego State offense has totaled 556 yds of penalties on 61 infractions, which ranks 6th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 125.8 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 755 yards in total. They have thrown 3 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have recorded 102 1st downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Aztecs sit 109th in the country averaging 21.7 PPG. For the year thus far, the Aztecs have a total of 1,211 passing yards as well as an average of 201.8 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 93rd in Division 1.

San Diego State has given up a total of 1,003 rushing yards (167.2 yards per game) and 8 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air and 209.8 yards per contest, which has them in 55th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles and 6 interceptions so far this year. The Aztecs defense has taken the field for 441 plays, which ranks 44th in Division 1. The Aztecs are allowing 22.7 points per game, which puts them 59th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 136 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Aztecs +14.0

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