In this article, we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs UTEP Prediction for this College Football Week 11 game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UTEP Miners Preview
UTEP has a 2-6 record this season and is sitting 9th in the CUSA. They are 3-4 ATS, 3-5 in Over/Under and have a 1-3 home record and a 1-3 away record. UTEP is coming off a 20-33 road loss against Kennesaw State and will face Missouri State, New Mexico State and Delaware next.
Offensively, UTEP averages 20.9 points per game, ranking 113th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 25.2 points per game, which is 76th. UTEP averages 325.4 total yards per game (216.4 passing and 109.0 rushing), while allowing 350.9 total yards per game (155.4 rushing and 195.5 passing).
Malachi Nelson leads UTEP with 1,163 passing yards with 54.7% completed passes and 8 touchdowns. Ashten Emory leads the team in rushing yards with 267, while Kenny Odom has a team-high 42 receptions for 418 receiving yards. Defensively, Micah Davey has a team-high 94 total tackles (45 of them solo), while Udoka Ezeani leads the team in sacks, with 4.0, and Jayden Wilson, Xavier Smith and Justin Content lead the team with 1 interception each.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview
Jacksonville State has a 5-3 record this season and is sitting 2nd in the CUSA. They are 3-5 ATS, 5-3 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 2-3 away record. Jacksonville State is coming off a 24-21 road win against Middle Tennessee State and will face Kennesaw State, Florida International and Western Kentucky next.
Offensively, Jacksonville State averages 29.9 points per game, ranking 58th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 25.9 points per game, which is 82nd. Jacksonville State averages 409.0 total yards per game (149.9 passing and 259.1 rushing), while allowing 379.6 total yards per game (138.9 rushing and 240.8 passing).
Gavin Wimsatt leads Jacksonville State with 669 passing yards with 56.9% completed passes and 3 touchdowns. Cam Cook leads the team in rushing yards with 1,052, while Brock Rechsteiner has a team-high 25 receptions for 305 receiving yards. Defensively, Trevor Woods has a team-high 42 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Emmanuel Oyebadejo leads the team in sacks, with 3.5, and Caleb Nix has a team-high 1 interception.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ UTEP Miners Betting Trends: Week 11
Why the UTEP Miners will win
- Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Jacksonville State’s last four games.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- UTEP has lost 22 of its last 23 November games as an underdog.
- Jacksonville State has won 12 of its last 13 games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of UTEP’s last four games.
- UTEP has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UTEP’s last eight November games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Jacksonville State’s last five games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
UTEP Miners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Wondame Davis Jr. ranks 13th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (19.4) this season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Cam Cook ranks 1st amongst FBS players for rushing yards (1054) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTEP ranks 135th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:23).
- UTEP ranks 131st among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (126).
- Jacksonville State ranks 5th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (259.4).
- Jacksonville State ranks T5th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (31.3).
Jacksonville State vs UTEP Prediction
In this Jacksonville State vs UTEP Prediction, Jacksonville State is coming as -1-point road favorites, with the total set at 49 points. Both teams are coming into this matchup in opposite trajectories, as UTEP is 1-5 in its last 6 games and just 1-3 at home, while on the other hand, Jacksonville State is 4-1 in its last 5 games and have a superior offense, scoring 9 points more than UTEP. Take Jacksonville State to win this one on the road.