Utah State Aggies vs. Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, Oct 26, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs. Wyoming Cowboys

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point distribution: Cowboys (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Utah State Aggies (1-6) head to War Memorial Stadium to face the Wyoming Cowboys (1-6) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The state of Utah has 2.5 point dogs. The total number is set at 57.

The Utah State Aggies come into this game 1-6 this year. The last time they took the field, the Aggies faced the New Mexico Lobos and ended up losing 50-45. At the end of the game, they had 81 plays, accounting for 503 yards. The Utah State Aggies ended up running 34 times and recording 143 yards, giving them an average of 4.2 yards per carry. When the battle at the line of scrimmage occurred, the Aggies gained 280 yards on 51 attempts, an average of 5.5 yards per run given up. Utah State collected 17 pass completions on 27 attempts for 272 yards and a 63.0% completion rate.

When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Utah State Aggies average 27.9 points per game. As a team, they average 158.4 rushing yards, which is 68th in Division 1. The Aggies currently have 3,286 total yards for the season. In terms of touchdowns scored, Utah State has scored a total of 15 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns. Utah State recorded 150 1st downs as an offense and they were cited for 55 violations for 475 yards. They gave up football 14 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Aggies have given up 1,838 yards, which ranks them 115th in D-1. They allow 262.6 yards per pass via the pass and concede a completion rate of 68.8%. Over the course of the season, they have given up 502.0 yards per game, ranking 133rd in Division 1. They have scored 18 touchdowns through the air and 20 touchdowns on the ground. Opponents are averaging 5.7 yards per rushing attempt and 239.4 rushing yards per game on the year. In total, they have conceded 1,676 running yards in 7 games. The Aggies rank 133rd in D-1 in team defense, allowing 43.9 points per contest.

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The Cowboys enter the field with a record of 1-6 on the year. In their last game, the Cowboys lost to the San Jose State Spartans by a final score of 24-14. The Cowboys finished the game with 366 total yards on 76 plays (4.8 yards per play). Wyoming ran the ball 1.5 yards per tote, for a total of 56 yards on 38 attempts. Wyoming received 25 rush attempts for 176 yards (7.0 yards per rush). The Cowboys pass defense allowed a 53.8% completion rate and 322 yards on 21 yards for 39 yards through the air.

When it comes to their ability to score, the Cowboys rank 126th in Division 1 with an average of 17.1 points per contest. The Wyoming Cowboys average 279.6 yards per game, ranking 131st nationally. The Wyoming offense has totaled 382 penalty yards on 42 infractions, which ranks 74th in college football in terms of free yards given up. They gave up 8 interceptions, lost 2 fumbles and had 108 1st downs. So far this season, the Cowboys have 1,208 total passing yards and an average of 172.6 passing yards per game, which ranks them 118th in the nation. They are averaging 107.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 749 yards this season.

The Cowboys are giving up 30.4 points per game, which ranks them 107th in college football. Wyoming has totaled 1,204 yards rushing (172.0 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. In total they gave up 213 points. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air and 240.9 yards per game, which ranks them 101st in Division 1. The Cowboys defense has appeared in 458 games, which ranks them 69th in college football. They compiled two fumble recoveries and four picks on the year.

Who will win the Aggies/Cowboys college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's pick: Take the Aggies +2.5

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