UL Monroe Warhawks vs. South Alabama Jaguars prediction, October 26, 2024 college football tips, best bets and odds

Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs. South Alabama Jaguars

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Jaguars (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The South Alabama Jaguars (3-4) will face the UL Monroe Warhawks (5-1) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024. UL Monroe opens this game as a 7.5 point underdog. The over/under is 45.5.

The UL Monroe Warhawks enter this matchup with a record of 5-1 this season. In their last game, the Warhawks faced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and won with a final score of 38-21. In the running game, the Warhawks gave up 182 yards on 38 attempts, an average of 4.8 yards allowed per carry. UL Monroe allowed 9 completions on 26 attempts for a total of 165 yards and a 34.6% completion rate. On the day, they had 61 plays for 432 yards. The UL Monroe Warhawks ended up running the ball 42 times and amassing 246 yards, an average of 5.9 yards per carry.

When it comes to getting to the end zone, the UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 22.8 PPG. As a team, they average 156.3 yards on the ground, ranking 74th nationally. The Warhawks have totaled 1,679 yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UL Monroe has compiled 5 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. UL Monroe recorded 87 first downs as a team and committed 47 penalties for 339 yards. They turned the ball over five times.

The Warhawks rank 33rd in D-1 in scoring opponents, allowing 20.0 points per game. They allow teams to average 4.0 yards per tote and 151.5 yards on the ground per contest on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 909 rushing yards in 6 contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Warhawks give up 1,139 yards, which ranks them 15th in D-1. They have given up 189.8 yards through the air per contest and have a completion rate of 55.5%. This season, they have given up 341.3 yards per game, which ranks them 48th in D-1. They have given up three touchdowns through the air and nine touchdowns on the ground.

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The Jaguars enter this matchup with a record of 3-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Jaguars defeated the Troy Trojans 25-9 in the final. South Alabama allowed 22 rushes for 36 yards (1.6 yards per carry). The Jaguars' secondary earned a 52.8% completion rate and passed for 136 yards on 19 of 36 passes. The Jaguars finished the contest with 318 total yards on 62 plays (5.1 yards per game). South Alabama ran for 3.9 yards per attempt and finished the contest with 160 yards on 41 attempts.

The South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 445.7 yards/game, good for 28th in D-1. South Alabama's offense racked up 494 total yards of penalties on 57 infractions, which ranks 12th in Division 1 in margin of error. They averaged 196.6 yards per game in the ground game and ran for 1,376 total yards. They threw one pick, recovered two fumbles and had 148 first downs. The Jaguars rank 24th in Division 1 in points scored, averaging 34.9 points per game. Year to date, the Jaguars have thrown for 1,744 yards passing, in addition to an average of 249.1 passing yards per game game, which earns them 51st place in D-1.

South Alabama has allowed opponents a total of 820 rushing yards (117.1 yards/game) and 10 rushing touchdowns this year. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air and 285.4 yards/competition, which ranks them 129th in college football. They compiled 3 fumbles and 9 interceptions on the year. The Jaguars' defense has been on the field for 464 games, good for 75th in the nation. The Jaguars are giving up 24.6 points per contest, ranking 72nd nationally. They have given up 172 points this season.

Who will win the Warhawks/Jaguars college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony's pick: Take the Warhawks +7.5

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