UTSA Roadrunners vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, Oct 26, 2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets and Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Golden Hurricane (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The UTSA Roadrunners (3-4) head to Chapman Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024, where they will attempt to defeat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-5). Tulsa opens this game as a 7.5 point underdog. The total was set at 54.

The UTSA Roadrunners enter this matchup with a record of 3-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Roadrunners played against the Florida Atlantic Owls and claimed victory with a final score of 38-24. After the final whistle, they completed 89 plays for a total of 485 yards. In the end, the UTSA Roadrunners ran 44 times for 145 yards, an average of 3.3 yards per tote. Against the run, the Roadrunners gained 100 yards on 33 attempts, an average of 3.0 yards per run allowed. UTSA had 10 completions on 21 attempts for 103 yards and a 47.6% completion rate.

The Roadrunners have totaled 2,864 yards this season. In terms of getting the ball into the end zone, UTSA scored 14 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They turned the ball over twelve times. UTSA recorded 147 first downs on offense and was called for 64 penalties for 586 yards. On offense, they average 141.6 yards on the ground, which ranks them 84th in the country. When it comes to scoring, the UTSA Roadrunners average 25.0 PPG.

The Roadrunners rank 103rd in D-1 in team defense, allowing 30.1 PPG. They allow teams to average 2.8 yards per carry and 96.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. During the year, they allowed 672 rushing yards in 7 contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Roadrunners have given up 1,809 yards, which ranks them 113th in Division 1. They have averaged 258.4 yards per pass through the air in addition to giving up a 58.8% completion rate. Over the course of this season, they have given up 354.4 yards per contest, which ranks them 62nd in college football. They scored 13 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns through the ground game.

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The Golden Hurricane come into this game 2-5 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Golden Hurricane suffered a loss with a final score of 20-10 when they faced the Temple Owls. Tulsa gave up 28 rushing attempts for 81 yards (2.9 yards per carry). The Golden Hurricane's pass defense posted a 66.0% completion rate and gave up 316 yards on 31 of 47 passes. The Golden Hurricane finished the game with 240 total yards on 58 plays (4.1 yards per play). Tulsa ran the football 2.4 yards per attempt and gained 75 yards on 31 attempts.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 370.3 yards rushing per contest, which ranks them 88th in D-1. The Tulsa offense has committed 364 yards of penalty on 42 infractions, ranking it 72nd in Division 1 in helping the other team. They average 167.1 yards rushing per game and have carried the ball 1,170 yards this season. They threw 5 picks, gave up 3 fumbles and had 144 first downs. The Golden Hurricane is currently ranked 106th nationally in scoring with an average PPG of 22.3. Over the season to this point, the Golden Hurricane have totaled 1,422 passing yards and averaged 203.1 yards per game, ranking them 90th nationally.

The Golden Hurricane concede 34.6 points per game, ranking 121st in D-1. Tulsa has given up 1,052 total yards on the ground (150.3 yards per outing) and 14 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This season they have allowed a total of 242 points. They have scored 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 272.9 yards per game, which ranks them 122nd in D-1. The Golden Hurricane defense has been on the field for 454 games, ranking 62nd in D-1. They have recovered 3 fumbles and 4 interceptions this season.

Who will win the Roadrunners/Golden Hurricane college football game against the spread tonight?

Jung's choice: Take the Roadrunners -7.5

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