Ball State Cardinals vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ball State Cardinals vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-42.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

Jordan-Hare Stadium is the location where the Auburn Tigers (1-0) will take on the Ball State Cardinals (0-1) on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Auburn opens as 42.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 52.

The Ball State Cardinals come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Cardinals played against the Purdue Boilermakers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-0. At the end of the game, they ran 52 plays which converted into 203 yds. The Ball State Cardinals ran the football 36 different times and recorded 116 yds, which earned them an average of 3.2 yards per carry. On the ground, the Cardinals conceded 93 yds on 30 tries, which is 3.1 yards per rush allowed. Ball State conceded 20 completions on 29 attempts for 340 yds, and a completion rate of 69.0%.

The Cardinals currently have 203 total yards over the course of this year. Ball State has yet to score a touchdown this season. They haven't turned the ball over yet. Ball State has a total of 13 1st downs, and they have been called for 3 penalties for 18 yards. Offensively they average 116.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 92nd in the country. When talking about scoring points, the Ball State Cardinals have an average of 0.0 PPG.

Regarding passing yards, the Cardinals have allowed 340 yards which has them ranked 127th in the country. They have conceded 340.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 69.0%. For the season, they are conceding 433.0 yards per outing which puts them 113th in the nation. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 93.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. Overall, they have conceded 93 rushing yards through 1 game. The Cardinals rank 111th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 31.0 points per game.

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The Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Tigers got the win with a final of 38-24 against the Baylor Bears. Auburn gave up 24 running attempts for 64 yards (2.7 yards per carry). The Tigers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 56.3%, surrendering 419 yards on 27 out of 48 passing. The Tigers finished the game with a total of 415 yards while they ran 69 plays (6.0 yards per play). Auburn rushed the football for 5.9 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 307 yards on 52 carries.

The Auburn Tigers average 415.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 59th in Division 1. The Auburn offense has compiled 83 penalty yds on 9 violations, which has them sitting 15th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 307.0 yards per game. They have been able to obtain 25 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Tigers rank 42nd in the nation with 38.0 points per outing. For the season thus far, the Tigers have thrown for 108 yards via the pass, which is ranked 125th in the country.

The Tigers are giving up 24.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 98th in the nation. Auburn has surrendered a total of 64 yards rushing. They have conceded 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 419.0 yards per outing, which has them in 136th in the nation. The Tigers defense has participated in 72 plays, which ranks them 99th in college football. They haven't forced a turnover.

Who will win tonight's Cardinals/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -42.0

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