Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Connecticut Huskies

Date: Saturday October 19, 2024

Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point spread: Huskies (-2.0)

Total/top-bottom: 58

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-4) will head to Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024, to take on the Connecticut Huskies (4-2). Connecticut is a 2.0-point favorite. The total is set at 58.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this game with a record of 2-4 this season. In their last game, the Demon Deacons faced the Clemson Tigers and lost in a 49-14 final. When it came to the battle from scrimmage, the Demon Deacons gave up 223 yards on 41 attempts, which equates to 5.4 yards per rush allowed. Wake Forest tallied 33 completions on 44 attempts for a total of 343 yards and a completion percentage of 75.0%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 57 plays for 233 yards. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ended up running the ball 28 different times and had a range of 87 yards, which is an average of 3.1 yards per tote.

In terms of points scored, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are sitting at 27.8 PPG. As a team, they average 141.0 yards rushing and rank 82nd in the country. The Demon Deacons have totaled 2,388 yards this year. In terms of getting to the end zone, Wake Forest has collected 9 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns on the ground. Wake Forest has 137 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 28 fouls for 259 yards. They turned the ball over 8 different times.

The Demon Deacons rank 119th in college football in team defense, allowing 34.0 PPG. The opposition is averaging 4.9 yards per rush and 177.8 yards on the ground per game during the campaign. On the season, they have given up 1,067 yards through the ground game in 6 games. In terms of passing distance, the Demon Deacons have given up 1,800 yards, which ranks 130th in the country. They have given up 300.0 yards per play through the air and allowed a 71.1% completion percentage. For the season, they have given up 477.8 yards per outing, which ranks them 128th in the nation. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Huskies enter this game 4-2 this season. In their last game, the Huskies walked away victorious with a score of 29-20 when they played the Temple Owls. Connecticut gave up 37 running attempts for 134 yards (3.6 yards per rush). The Huskies secondary allowed a 58.1% completion percentage, giving up 136 yards of 18 on 31 passes. The Huskies finished the game with a total of 371 yards and they ran 82 plays (4.5 yards per play). Connecticut ran the football 2.4 yards per carry and finished the game with 99 yards on 41 carries.

When discussing points put on the board, the Huskies currently rank 24th in college football with 35.8 points per game. The Connecticut Huskies are averaging 449.7 yards per game, which ranks 29th in the country. Connecticut’s offense has racked up 322 yards of penalties on 34 fouls, which is good for 88th in Division 1 when it comes to helping the other team. They have thrown 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and have managed 135 1st downs. For the season to date, the Huskies have thrown for 1,376 yards through the air and averaged 229.3 passing yards per outing, which ranks them 68th in the country. They are averaging 220.3 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,322 total yards.

Connecticut has given up 886 total yards through the ground game (147.7 yards per outing), in addition to 7 touchdowns through the rush this year. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air and 191.5 yards/outing, which ranks 38th in college football. This year they have earned two fumbles and four interceptions. The Huskies defense has taken the field for 402 plays, which ranks them 77th in D-1. The Huskies are allowing 21.7 PPG, which ranks 51st in Division 1. This year, they have given up a total of 130 points.

Who will win tonight’s Demon Deacons/Huskies college football game against the spread?

Guy’s Choice: Take the Demon Deacons +2.0

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