UL Monroe Warhawks vs South Alabama Jaguars Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs. South Alabama Jaguars

Date: Saturday October 26, 2024

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Jaguars (-7.5)

Total/top-bottom: 45.5

Hancock Whitney Stadium will host the South Alabama Jaguars (3-4) against the UL Monroe Warhawks (5-1) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. UL Monroe opens this game as 7.5-point underdogs. The over/under comes to 45.5.

The UL Monroe Warhawks enter this game with a 5-1 record for the season. In their final match, the Warhawks faced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and took home a win by a final score of 38-21. In the running game, the Warhawks gave up 182 yards on 38 attempts, for an average of 4.8 yards per run. UL Monroe allowed 9 completions on 26 attempts for a total of 165 yards, and a completion percentage of 34.6%. On the day they had 61 plays for 432 yards. The UL Monroe Warhawks ended up running the ball 42 times and amassing 246 yards for an average of 5.9 yards per carry.

In terms of reaching the end zone, the UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 22.8 PPG. As a team, they average 156.3 yards on the ground, which ranks them 74th in the country. The Warhawks have totaled 1,679 yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UL Monroe has compiled 5 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. As a team, UL Monroe has recorded 87 first downs and committed 47 penalties for 339 yards. They turned the ball over 5 different times.

The Warhawks rank 33rd in D-1 when it comes to their opponents’ scoring, allowing 20.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to average 4.0 yards per rush and 151.5 yards on the ground per game in the campaign. In total, they have allowed 909 rushing yards through 6 games. When it comes to yards through the pass, the Warhawks give up 1,139 yards, which ranks 15th in D-1. They have surrendered 189.8 yards per game through the air, in addition to a 55.5% completion percentage. For the season, they have surrendered 341.3 yards per game, which ranks 48th in D-1. They have given up three touchdowns through the air, in addition to nine touchdowns on the ground.

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The Jaguars enter this game with a 3-4 record on the season. When they last took the field, the Jaguars walked away with a 25-9 final victory when they played the Troy Trojans. South Alabama allowed 22 run attempts for 36 yards (1.6 yd per rush). The Jaguars secondary gave up a 52.8% completion rate, giving up 136 yards on 19 of 36 passing. The Jaguars finished the game with a total of 318 yards while running 62 plays (5.1 yards per play). South Alabama ran for 3.9 yards per attempt and finished the game with 160 yards on 41 attempts.

The South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 445.7 yards/game, which is good for 28th in D-1. The South Alabama offense has totaled 494 yards of penalties on 57 fouls, which is 12th in Division 1 in foul play. They are averaging 196.6 yards per play through the ground game and have run for 1,376 total yards. They’ve thrown 1 fumble while giving up 2 fumbles and have been able to earn 148 first downs. In terms of points on the board, the Jaguars are 24th in Division 1, averaging 34.9 points per game. This past year, the Jaguars have thrown for 1,744 yards through the pass, along with an average of 249.1 passing yards per game, which ranks them 51st in D-1.

South Alabama has allowed the opposition a total of 820 rushing yards (117.1 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns for the year. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air and 285.4 yards/game, which ranks 129th in college football. They have collected 3 fumbles and 9 interceptions for the year. The Jaguars defense has been on the field 464 times, which is good for 75th in the country. The Jaguars give up 24.6 points per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. This season they have surrendered 172 points.

Who will win tonight’s Warhawks/Jaguars college football game against the spread?

Tony’s Pick: Take the Warhawks +7.5

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