Game: Toledo Rockets vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024
Location: Houchens Industries-LT Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY
TV: ESPN+
Odds/Points distribution: Mountain peaks (+1.0)
Total/Over-Under: 59
The Toledo Rockets (3-0) travel to Houchens Industries-LT Smith Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024, where they will look to defeat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-1). Toledo is a 1.0-point favorite. The total point total is 59.
The Toledo Rockets enter the field with a record of 3-0 this season. In their last game, the Rockets faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs and took the win with a final score of 41-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Rockets gave up 66 yards on 27 attempts, an average of 2.4 yards per run given up. Toledo allowed 28 completions on 40 attempts for a total of 319 yards, a completion rate of 70.0%. When the final whistle blew, they had completed 73 plays for a total of 454 yards. The Toledo Rockets ran the ball 45 times and amassed 169 yards, an average of 3.8 yards per run.
The Rockets have totaled 1,158 yards this year. In terms of scoring, Toledo has scored 10 passing touchdowns and 6 running touchdowns. They have handed the football off 1 time. On offense, Toledo has 65 first downs and has been penalized for 20 violations for 155 yards. As a team, they are averaging 139.7 running yards, which ranks 91st in Division 1. In terms of scoring, the Toledo Rockets have averaged 42.7 PPG.
The Rockets rank 46th in the country in terms of opponent scoring and have allowed 16.7 PPG. Opposing teams are running an average of 3.0 yards per run attempt and 104.7 yards on the ground per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 314 yards through the running game through 3 games. In terms of yards through the pass, the Rockets are allowing 739 yards, which ranks them 104th in Division 1. They have allowed 246.3 yards per game through the pass and have a 65.3% completion rate. On the season, they are allowing 351.0 yards per game, which ranks them 79th in the country. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground.
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The Hilltoppers are 2-1 this season entering this matchup. The last time they were on the field, the Hilltoppers beat the MTSU Blue Raiders by a final score of 49-21. The Hilltoppers finished with 631 total yards while running 72 plays (8.8 yards per play). Western Kentucky ran for 4.3 yards per carry, totaling 150 yards on 35 carries. Western Kentucky allowed 23 rushing attempts for 58 yards (2.5 yards per carry). The Hilltoppers’ pass defense had a 77.4% pass completion rate, allowing 456 yards on 24 of 31 air runs.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 414.3 yards per game, which ranks 57th in college football. Western Kentucky’s offense has committed 93 total yards of penalties on 10 violations, which ranks them 122nd in Division 1 in terms of assisting opponents. They are averaging 102.7 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 308 yards on the year. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents 1 fumble, and they have recorded 65 first downs. In terms of their ability to score points, the Hilltoppers currently rank 86th in Division 1, holding a 26.7 PPG average. On the season so far, the Hilltoppers have currently totaled 935 yards through the pass, not to mention an average of 311.7 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 18th in the country.
The Hilltoppers are giving up 28.0 points per game, which ranks them 99th in college football. Western Kentucky has allowed 582 total rushing yards (194.0 yards per game) this season, as well as 6 rushing touchdowns. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 84 total points. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air, as well as 266.0 yards/game, which ranks them 110th in D-1. The Hilltoppers’ defense has been on the field for 179 plays, which ranks them 41st in D-1. Their defense has recovered 2 fumbles and 1 pick on the season.
Who will win the Rockets vs. Hilltoppers college football game tonight against the spread?
Josh’s Tip: Take the Rockets -1.0
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