Nevada Wolf Pack vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nevada Wolf Pack vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is the site where the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-1) will play the Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Nevada opens this matchup as 4.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 51.

The Nevada Wolf Pack step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wolf Pack faced off with the Montana State Bobcats and took a loss by a final of 20-7. The Nevada Wolf Pack ended up running the ball 35 times and had 182 yards, which had them averaging 5.2 yards per tote. Overall, they had 71 plays which gave them a total of 349 yds. Nevada relinquished 15 completions on 23 tries for 179 yards, and a completion rate of 65.2%. On the ground, the Wolf Pack gave up 151 yards on 40 attempts, which averages out to 3.8 yards per rush surrendered.

The Wolf Pack have earned 835 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Nevada has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 5 different times. Nevada has compiled 42 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 13 penalties for 126 yds. As a unit they're averaging 252.5 yards rushing which has them sitting 17th in the country. When talking about scoring, the Nevada Wolf Pack are sitting at 28.0 points per game.

The Wolf Pack are sitting in 52nd in the nation concerning team defense, allowing 17.0 points per game. They are giving up 3.8 yards per rush and 157.5 rushing yards per game on the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 315 rushing yards through 2 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Wolf Pack have allowed 382 yards which ranks them 60th in D-1. They have conceded 191.0 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.9%. In total, they are surrendering 348.5 yards per contest which has them ranked 84th in college football. They have relinquished 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this season. When they last played, the Blue Raiders took a loss by a score of 28-26 against the Marshall Thundering Herd. MTSU rushed the football for 5.0 yards per carry, finishing with 109 yds on 22 attempts. The Blue Raiders finished with 352 yards and they ran 69 plays (5.1 yards per play). The Blue Raiders pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 65.2%, relinquishing 181 yds on 15 out of 23 passing. MTSU gave up 38 rush attempts for 129 yds (3.4 yds per carry).

Concerning their ability to score points, the Blue Raiders currently sit 67th in the nation holding an average of 32.0 PPG. The MTSU Blue Raiders maintain an average of 374.0 yards per contest, ranking them 91st in Division 1. The MTSU offense has totaled 115 yds of penalties on 17 infractions, which ranks 30th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 1 interception while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have been able to earn 43 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Blue Raiders have compiled 443 passing yards as well as holding an average of 221.5 throwing yards per game, giving them a rank of 76th in the country. They hold an average of 152.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 305 yards overall.

The Blue Raiders are relinquishing 21.0 points per game, which has them 72nd in the nation. MTSU has given up a total of 274 rushing yards (137.0 yards per game) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air and 163.0 yards/contest, ranking them 41st in college football. The Blue Raiders defense has been on the field for 110 plays, which ranks 22nd in college football. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and no interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wolf Pack -4.5

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