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Star runner Nate Noel and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2) face the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-1) on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET at JPS Field at Malone Stadium.
The Mountaineers are double-digit favorites (currently -13.5) in their game versus the Warhawks, with the over/under being 50.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Mountaineers are -533 and the Warhawks are +395.)
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Game Info for Appalachian State vs. UL Monroe
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Monroe, Georgia
- Stadium: JPS Field at Malone Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | -13.5 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 | -533 | +395 |
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State is 2-1-1 against the spread this season.
- Appalachian State is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.
- Appalachian State games with a set total have hit the over three times this season (75%).
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
- Appalachian State is totaling 442.5 yards per game on offense, which ranks 37th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Mountaineers rank 48th, surrendering 333.8 yards per contest.
- On offense, Appalachian State ranks 35th in the FBS with 35.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 97th in points allowed (333.8 points allowed per contest).
- Defensively, Appalachian State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking eighth-best by giving up only 157.8 passing yards per game. The Mountaineers rank 65th on offense (240 passing yards per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Appalachian State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by totaling 202.5 per game. The Mountaineers rank 108th on defense (176 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Appalachian State is putting up a 46% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (38th in the FBS), and is allowing a 40.7% third-down conversion rate (82nd) on defense.
- With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (50th in the FBS), Appalachian State’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 34th in college football.
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar has recorded 890 yards (222.5 ypg) on 72-of-125 passing with nine touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 83 rushing yards (20.8 ypg) on 21 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Noel has 529 rushing yards on 106 carries with four touchdowns.
- Maquel Haywood has been handed the ball 34 times this year and racked up 119 yards (29.8 per game).
- Kaedin Robinson’s team-leading 205 yards as a receiver have come on 13 catches (out of 21 targets) with two touchdowns.
- DaShaun Davis has hauled in 13 receptions totaling 170 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dalton Stroman has racked up seven receptions for 124 yards, an average of 31 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Nate Johnson has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and nine tackles.
- Nicholas Ross has 26 tackles and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
UL Monroe Betting Insights
- UL Monroe is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- UL Monroe has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 13.5 points or more this year (0-1).
- UL Monroe has not hit the over on a point total in two games with a set over/under.
UL Monroe Pick Insights
- UL Monroe has been sputtering offensively, ranking 11th-worst with 301.7 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, giving up 383.7 total yards per contest (91st-ranked).
- UL Monroe ranks fifth-worst in points per game (14.7), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 70th in the FBS with 24.7 points allowed per contest.
- UL Monroe’s passing game has been struggling, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 95.3 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 232 passing yards per contest (76th-ranked).
- UL Monroe’s run offense has been thriving, compiling 206.3 rushing yards per game (21st-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 93rd by surrendering 151.7 rushing yards per game.
- UL Monroe has plenty of room to get better on third down, as it ranks sixth-worst in third-down conversion rate (26.8%) and are 12th-worst in third-down rate allowed (50%).
- UL Monroe owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking seventh-best at +5.
UL Monroe’s Best Players
- Jiya Wright has 165 passing yards, or 55 per game, so far this season. He has completed 44.4% of his passes. He’s also contributed on the ground with 23 rushing yards per game.
- The team’s top rusher, Hunter Smith, has carried the ball 22 times for 220 yards (73.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Woullard has racked up 185 yards (on 30 attempts).
- Tyrone Howell paces his team with 172 receiving yards on 15 receptions with one touchdown.
- Dariyan Wiley has five receptions (on 10 targets) for a total of 56 yards (18.7 yards per game) this year.
- Nyny Davis has racked up 25 reciving yards (8.3 ypg) this season.
- James Smith has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and six tackles.
- Michael Batton is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 20 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
- Max Harris has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 10 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
