MTSU Blue Raiders vs Nevada Wolf Pack Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Nevada Wolf Pack

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wolf Pack (-9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1) will take on the MTSU Blue Raiders (0-2) at Mackay Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Nevada opens this contest as 9.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 47.

The MTSU Blue Raiders head into this game 0-2 for this season. In their last game, the Blue Raiders played the Wisconsin Badgers and ended up losing by a score of 42-10. In the running game, the Blue Raiders gave up 153 yards on 31 attempts, which calculates to 4.9 yards per run surrendered. MTSU gave up 23 pass completions on 27 tries for 283 yards, and a completion rate of 85.2%. At the end of the game, they tallied 60 plays which gave them 241 yards. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the football 28 times and totaled 33 yds, which came out to an average of 1.2 yards per tote.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the MTSU Blue Raiders have an average of 12.0 points per game. As a team they hold an average of 38.5 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 136th in the nation. The Blue Raiders currently have 394 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting in the endzone, MTSU has compiled 3 touchdowns through the air. MTSU has a total of 27 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 8 penalties for 75 yards. They have surrendered the ball 1 time.

When it comes to passing yards, the Blue Raiders are giving up 476 yards which has them ranked 95th in college football. They are giving up 238.0 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 68.5%. Overall, they have relinquished 389.5 yards per outing which puts them 101st in the nation. They have given up 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per rush on the ground and 151.5 rushing yards per contest for the season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 303 rushing yards through 2 games. The Blue Raiders are sitting in 124th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 38.0 points per game.

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The Wolf Pack step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. When they last played, the Wolf Pack walked away with a victory by a final of 20-17 against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Wolf Pack finished the game with a total of 413 yards and they ran 69 plays (6.0 yds per play). Nevada rushed the ball for 5.6 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 269 yds on 48 attempts. Nevada relinquished 41 run attempts for 146 yards (3.6 yards per rush). The Wolf Pack pass defense gave up a completion rate of 73.7%, surrendering 225 yards on 14 for 19 through the air.

The Nevada Wolf Pack have an average of 308.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 111th in the nation. The Nevada offense has racked up 76 yards of penalties on 10 violations, which ranks them 91st in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 173.5 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 347 yards in total. They have thrown 3 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 36 first downs. Concerning this team's ability to score points, the Wolf Pack rank 119th in Division 1 averaging 15.5 points per outing. For the season so far, the Wolf Pack have thrown for a total of 269 yards through the air in addition to an average of 134.5 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 121st in college football.

The Wolf Pack are relinquishing 31.5 points per game, which has them ranked 113th in college football. Nevada has allowed a total of 281 yards on the ground (140.5 yards per outing) in addition to 5 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have given up 2 touchdowns through the air and 264.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 117th in college football. The Wolf Pack defense has taken the field for 131 plays, which is good for 76th in the nation. They have compiled 0 fumbles and 1 pick so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Blue Raiders/Wolf Pack college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +9.0

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