Free college football picks for today, Friday October 4, 2024

Free college football picks for today, Friday October 4, 2024

Jacksonville St vs. Kennesaw St College Football Betting Tip Prediction 10/04/2024

Jacksonville St at Kennesaw St, 7:00 p.m. ET – Jacksonville St improved to 1-3 after their 44-7 home win over Southern Miss. The Gamecocks gained 509 yards with 273 rushing yards and 5.7 yards per carry. On defense, they held the Golden Eagles to 246 yards on 132 passes and 23 attempts. Tyler Huff completed 14 of 16 passes for 236 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown. Kennesaw St fell to 0-4 after a 24-13 home loss to FCS Tennessee Martin. Three weeks ago there was a 31-10 road loss to San Jose St. The Owls gained 212 yards with 64 rushing yards for less than two yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed the Spartans 417 yards on 355 passing yards on 39 attempts. Davis Bryson completed 16 of 34 for 117 yards and two interceptions.

The choice:

Kennesaw St's offense is very poor with 2.6 yards per rush and inaccurate and inefficient quarterback play. The Owls are allowing 5.6 yards per carry with a 68.2% completion rate for 7.5 yards per pass attempt. The Gamecocks showed good quarterback play with 66.1% completions and 7.6 yards per pass attempt. The Owls have been able to score 16 or fewer points this season. Play Jacksonville St -16.5.

Houston vs. TCU College Football Betting Tip Prediction October 4, 2024

Houston at TCU, 7:30 p.m. ET – Houston fell to 1-4 after a 20-0 home loss to Iowa St. The Cougars managed 246 yards with 169 rushing yards for 5.5 yards per carry. On defense, the Cyclones allowed 393 yards with 240 rushing yards on 6.3 yards per carry. Donovan Smith hit 8 of 12 for 71 yards and an interception. TCU improved to 3-2 after a 38-27 road win at Kansas. The Horned Frogs gained 507 yards on 151 rushing and 4.3 yards per carry. Defensively, the Jayhawks allowed 346 yards with 167 rushing yards on 4.9 yards per carry. Josh Hoover completed 28 of 37 for 356 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

The choice:

Houston's offense is struggling at 3.9 yards per carry and is inefficient in the passing game at 6.3 yards per pass attempt. Defensively, they defend the pass well and allow 4.2 yards carries. TCU struggles on the ground but manages 381 yards per game with a 69% completion rate and 8.6 yards per pass attempt. On defense, they allow one carry of five yards, but are solid in pass defense with a completion rate of 54.1%. Houston totaled 12 points in its three games against Power 4 teams. They scored just 7 points in a 20 point loss at home against UNLV. Play TCU -16.5.

Michigan St vs. Oregon College Football Betting Tip Prediction 10/04/2024

Michigan St at Oregon, 9:00 p.m. ET – Michigan St fell to 3-2 after a 38-7 home loss to Ohio St. The Spartans gained 246 yards rushing with 47 on 25 carries. On defense, the Buckeyes allowed 486 yards with 188 rushing yards for 5.4 yards per carry. Aidan Chiles completed 13 of 19 passes for 167 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Oregon is 4-0 after a 34-13 road win at UCLA. The Ducks gained 431 yards with 153 rushing yards and 4.3 yards per carry. Defensively, they held the Bruins to 172 yards rushing with 47 yards on 2 yards per carry. Dillon Gabriel went 31 of 41 for 278 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.

The choice:

Michigan St manages 4.2 yards per carry and throws for 237 yards on 7.8 yards per pass attempt. They defend the run well, limiting opponents to 3.1 yards per carry. Oregon passes effectively and defends the pass well. Their ground game produces 4.4 yards per carry while allowing opponents 4.3 yards per carry. Oregon failed to cover three of four. They couldn't keep enough distance against UCLA and caused a scare with a three-point win against Boise St. Play Michigan St +23.5.

Syracuse vs. UNLV College Football Betting Tip Prediction 10/04/2024

Syracuse at UNLV, 9:00 p.m. ET – Syracuse improved to 3-1 after a 42-14 home win over FCS Holy Cross. In their previous game, they suffered a 26-24 home loss to Stanford. The Orange gained 365 yards with 26 rushing yards on 17 attempts. On defense, they held the Cardinal to 351 yards and 173 rushing yards on 5.4 yards per carry. Kyle McCord went 28 of 50 for 385 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. UNLV is 4-0 after beating Fresno St. 59-14 at home. The Rebels gained 450 yards with 252 rushing yards and 6.5 yards per carry. Defensively, the Bulldogs allowed 346 yards rushing on 31 attempts. Hajj Malik Williams went 13 of 15 for 182 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown.

The choice:

First away game for Syracuse. They struggled on the ground this season, averaging 3.6 yards per carry, but did a great job at the quarterback position. Defensively, they give up 4.6 yards per carry and have a completion rate of 63%. UNLV is a strong rushing team with 4.9 yards per carry. Defensively, they are giving up 3.1 yards per carry along with just 57.9% completions on 6.3 yards per pass attempt. The Orange's home loss to Stanford is concerning. Williams' running ability is a big key. Syracuse is 1-6 as an underdog on the road. UNLV is 4-0 at home in non-conference play leading the league. Play UNLV -6.5.

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