Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles – Prediction, 9/14/2024 – College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Eagle (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1) will face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-2) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Rynearson Stadium. Eastern Michigan enters this game as a 2.0 point favorite. The over/under odds are 49.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game with a record of 0-2 this year. In their last game, the Gamecocks faced the Louisville Cardinals and lost by a final score of 49-14. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ran 32 times for 130 yards, giving them an average of 4.1 yards per attempt. In the game, they ran 60 plays for 290 yards. Jacksonville State allowed 23 passes on 35 attempts for 377 yards, for a completion rate of 65.7%. When it came to battling at the line of scrimmage, the Gamecocks conceded 233 yards on 36 attempts, for an average of 6.5 yards per run allowed.

The Gamecocks have totaled 647 yards this year. As for getting to the end zone, Jacksonville State has scored 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have lost the ball 4 times. Jacksonville State has scored 35 first downs on offense and committed 12 penalties for 114 yards. As a team, they have averaged 126.5 yards in the run game, which ranks them 94th nationally. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have averaged 20.5 PPG.

In terms of passing yards, the Gamecocks are giving up 635 yards, which ranks 129th in Division 1. They are allowing 317.5 passing yards per game and have a 65.5% completion rate. Overall, they have given up 581.0 yards per game, which ranks 133rd nationally. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air, as well as 8 touchdowns from the running game. Opponents are averaging 5.7 yards per run and 263.5 rushing yards per game this season. In 2 games this year, they have allowed 527 rushing yards. The Gamecocks are 134th nationally in points allowed by their opponents, allowing 52.0 PPG.

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The Eagles enter the field with a record of 1-1 on the season. The last time they were on the field, the Eagles lost 30-9 when they played the Washington Huskies. The Eagles finished the game with 204 yards rushing while running 64 plays (3.2 yards per play). Eastern Michigan ran for 2.0 yards per attempt, totaling 75 yards on 37 attempts. Eastern Michigan allowed 28 rushing attempts for 185 yards (6.6 yards per run). The Eagles secondary conceded an 82.8% completion rate, allowing 316 yards on 24 of 29 air runs.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are averaging 289.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 117th nationally. Eastern Michigan's offense has totaled 124 penalty yards on 11 offenses, which ranks 78th in Division 1 in terms of assisting the other team. They are averaging 104.5 yards per game on the ground and have carried the ball a total of 209 yards. They have thrown no interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble, and they have gained 38 first downs. When talking about how many points they score, the Eagles are 110th in Division 1 with an average of 18.5 PPG. During the season so far, the Eagles have thrown for a total of 370 passing yards and have averaged 185.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 99th in D-1.

The Eagles are giving up 22.0 points per game, which ranks them 78th in the nation. Eastern Michigan has allowed 337 total yards from the run game this year (168.5 yards/game) as well as 2 touchdowns from the run game. This season, they have given up 44 points. They have allowed 4 touchdowns from the pass as well as 246.5 yards per game, which ranks them 102nd in the country. The Eagles' defense has played in 128 games, which is good for 67th in college football. Their defense has recorded 1 fumble recovery and no interceptions this year.

Who will win the Gamecocks/Eagles college football game against the spread tonight?

Man’s Tip: Take the Gamecocks +2.0

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