Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Points distribution: Chanticleers (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Virginia Cavaliers (2-1) will travel to Brooks Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024, where they will face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (3-0). Virginia enters this contest as a 3.0-point favorite with the bookies in Vegas. The over/under odds are 55.

The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game with a record of 2-1 this year. In their last game, the Cavaliers faced the Maryland Terrapins and lost 27-13. When it came to battling at the line of scrimmage, the Cavaliers gave up 128 yards on 37 attempts, which equates to 3.5 yards per run allowed. Virginia allowed 28 of 43 attempts for a total of 263 yards, a completion rate of 65.1%. They ultimately had 67 plays totaling 370 yards. The Virginia Cavaliers ran the ball 30 times and gained a total of 123 yards, giving them an average of 4.1 yards per run.

The Cavaliers have totaled 1,297 yards on the season. In terms of touchdowns scored, Virginia has scored 5 passing touchdowns and 4 ground touchdowns. They have lost the football 7 times. Virginia has gained 61 first downs on offense and has been violated by 10 offenses for 89 yards. As a unit, they have averaged 132.0 yards on the ground, which ranks 94th in the country. In terms of points scored, the Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 26.0 points per game.

The Cavaliers are ranked 81st nationally in defense, allowing 23.3 points per game. They are allowing their teams an average of 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 138.7 rushing yards per game this season. They have allowed 416 total rushing yards through 3 games. In passing yards, the Cavaliers have allowed 776 yards, which ranks 108th in D-1. They have given up 258.7 passing yards per game and have allowed a 63.1% completion rate. They have allowed 397.3 total yards per game, which ranks 100th in college football. They have allowed 3 passing touchdowns and 4 ground touchdowns.

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The Chanticleers enter the field with a record of 3-0 for the season. In their last game against the Temple Owls, the Chanticleers came home victorious with a score of 28-20. Coastal Carolina allowed 36 rushing attempts for 129 yards (3.6 yards per run). The Chanticleers secondary allowed a 68.0% completion rate and gave up 185 yards on 17 of 25 passes. The Chanticleers finished the game with 287 yards rushing on 63 plays (4.6 yards per play). Coastal Carolina rushed for 4.4 yards per attempt and finished the game with 184 yards on 42 attempts.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are averaging 431.7 yards per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. Coastal Carolina’s offense has amassed 105 yards in penalties on 13 violations, ranking 103rd in D-1 in terms of causing damage to their team. They are averaging 251.7 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 755 yards on the year. They have allowed 1 interception, lost 1 fumble, and gained 67 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Chanticleers are currently ranked 20th in the country at 41.0 points per game. So far this season, the Chanticleers have amassed 540 total yards through the air, not to mention their 180.0 throwing yards per game average, which ranks 103rd in college football.

Coastal Carolina has allowed 394 total yards from the running game (131.3 yards per game) so far this season, along with 4 touchdowns from the running game. They have allowed 4 passing touchdowns, along with 198.7 yards/game, which ranks them 66th in the nation. Their defense has 3 recovered fumbles and 3 interceptions this season. The Chanticleers’ defense has played in 187 games, which is good for 67th in D-1. The Chanticleers are allowing 22.7 points per game, which ranks them 78th in D-1. Overall, they have given up 68 points.

Who will win the Cavaliers vs Chanticleers college football game against the spread tonight?

Man’s tip: Take the Chanticleers +3.0

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