Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 65

Centennial Bank Stadium is the site where the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) will take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Tulsa opens this contest as 7.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 65.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Golden Hurricane stepped onto the field against the Northwestern State Demons and notched a win by a score of 62-28. For the game, they had 71 plays which gave them a total of 622 yds. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ended up running the ball 41 different times and totaled 323 yards, which is an average of 7.9 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Golden Hurricane conceded 114 yds on 34 attempts, which is an average of 3.4 yds per run allowed. Tulsa surrendered 9 pass completions on 19 attempts for 112 yds, and a completion rate of 47.4%.

The Golden Hurricane have tallied 622 total yards for the year. With reference to getting in the endzone, Tulsa has earned 4 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 1 time. Tulsa has recorded 31 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 5 penalties for 45 yards. As a unit they're averaging 323.0 yards on the ground which is 8th in the country. In terms of scoring, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 62.0 points per outing.

The Golden Hurricane sit in 102nd in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 28.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.4 yards per rushing attempt and 114.0 rushing yards per game this year. During the season, they have conceded 114 rushing yards through 1 contest. Concerning yards through the air, the Golden Hurricane are giving up 112 yards which has them sitting in 23rd in the country. They are giving up 112.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 47.4%. During this campaign, they are granting 226.0 yards per outing which puts them 34th in the nation. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Red Wolves head into this matchup 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Red Wolves got the victory with a final of 34-31 when they faced the Central Arkansas Bears. The Red Wolves finished the game with 457 yds while they ran 90 plays (5.1 yards per play). Arkansas State rushed for 3.3 yards per tote, finishing with 140 yds on 43 attempts. Arkansas State conceded 32 run attempts for 235 yards (7.3 yds per rush). The Red Wolves secondary gave up a completion percentage of 55.2%, surrendering 197 yards on 16 for 29 passing.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Red Wolves are ranking 63rd in Division 1 by scoring 34.0 points per contest. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 457.0 yards/contest, ranking them 54th in college football. The Arkansas State offense has compiled 63 yds of penalties on 5 infractions, which ranks 79th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 1 pick while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 24 first downs. For the season thus far, the Red Wolves have a total of 317 passing yards, which ranks 35th in Division 1. They are averaging 140.0 rushing yards per game.

Arkansas State has surrendered a total of 235 yards via the ground game and 3 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air as well as 197.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 77th in Division 1. They have earned no fumbles recovered and no picks on the year. The Red Wolves defense has been on the field for 61 plays, ranking them 54th in the country. The Red Wolves are giving up 31.0 PPG, ranking them 107th in college football. Overall, they have relinquished 31 points.

Who will win tonight's Golden Hurricane/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Wolves -7.5

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