South Alabama Jaguars vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 12/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Location: Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) will try to defeat the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) at Cramton Bowl on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. South Alabama is 10.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 59.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars step onto the field holding a record of 6-6 for this year. In their last contest, the Jaguars faced the Texas State Bobcats and took a loss by a final of 45-38. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 57 plays which converted into 377 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up rushing 27 different times and accrued 147 yards, which earned them an average of 5.4 yds per carry. Against the run, the Jaguars conceded 282 yds on 57 tries, which averages out to 4.9 yards per rush surrendered. South Alabama conceded 21 completions on 28 tries for 248 yds, and a completion percentage of 75.0%.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 34.8 PPG. Offensively they're averaging 193.1 yards rushing which ranks them 26th in college football. The Jaguars have earned 5,212 total yards for the year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, South Alabama has earned 19 touchdowns via the pass and 30 rushing touchdowns. South Alabama has compiled 256 first downs offensively, and they have committed 100 infractions for 852 yards. They have turned the football over 11 different times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Jaguars are giving up 3,040 yards which puts them in 115th in Division 1. They have relinquished 253.3 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.9%. Overall, they are allowing 397.2 yards/contest which puts them 95th in Division 1. They have allowed 17 touchdowns through the air as well as 18 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.1 yards per rush on the ground and 143.9 yards on the ground per contest on the season. During the season, they have given up 1,727 yards on the ground through 12 games. The Jaguars are sitting in 71st in D-1 in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 25.3 points per game.

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The Broncos come into this game with a record of 6-6 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Broncos took home the win by a final score of 26-18 when they faced the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Western Michigan ran the ball for 4.6 yards per attempt, finishing with 230 yards on 50 carries. The Broncos finished the game with 356 yds and they ran 67 plays (5.3 yds per play). The Broncos passing defense allowed a completion rate of 31.8%, surrendering 91 yds on 7 out of 22 through the air. Western Michigan conceded 36 rush attempts for 203 yds (5.6 yds per carry).

When it comes to how much they score, the Broncos are 55th in college football holding an average of 29.4 points per contest. The Western Michigan Broncos hold an average of 374.4 yards/contest, which has them sitting 82nd in the nation. The Western Michigan offense has compiled 469 penalty yds on 49 violations, which ranks 130th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 8 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have tallied 232 first downs. For the season so far, the Broncos have earned 2,236 yards through the air as well as an average of 186.3 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 109th in college football. They hold an average of 188.2 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 2,258 yards for this year.

Western Michigan has given up a total of 2,236 yards on the ground (186.3 yards per outing) in addition to 26 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have yielded 18 touchdowns through the air as well as 218.6 yards/game, which puts them in 67th in Division 1. Their defense has 13 fumbles and 7 interceptions on the season. The Broncos defense has taken the field for 782 plays, ranking them 46th in the nation. The Broncos are allowing 31.4 points per game, which has them 109th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 377 pts.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Broncos +10.0

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