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At 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, the SMU Mustangs (2-2) are at home against the Charlotte 49ers (1-3).
The Mustangs are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -22.5) against the 49ers. The over/under for this game is 53 points.
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Game Info for SMU vs. Charlotte
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: University Park, Texas
- Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | -22.5 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -2065 | +1038 |
SMU Pick Insights
- SMU is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Each SMU three games with a set total this season have gone under the over/under.
SMU Stats & Insights
- SMU is compiling 451.5 yards per game on offense, which ranks 28th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Mustangs rank 36th, giving up 311.8 yards per contest.
- SMU is averaging 33.8 points per game on offense this season (44th in the FBS), and is allowing 19 points per game (40th) on the other side of the ball.
- SMU ranks 29th in pass defense this season (186 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 286.3 passing yards per game.
- SMU is putting up 165.3 rushing yards per game on offense (54th in the FBS), and ranks 59th on the other side of the ball with 125.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, SMU ranks 94th in the FBS with a 36.8% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 58th in third-down conversion rate allowed (125.8).
- With one forced turnover (126th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (48th in the FBS), SMU’s -4 turnover margin is the 21st-worst in college football.
SMU’s Best Players
- Preston Stone has thrown for 1,056 yards (264 ypg) to lead SMU, completing 58.4% of his passes and tossing nine touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 48 rushing yards on 20 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jaylan Knighton has racked up 182 yards on 40 carries.
- LJ Johnson Jr. has been handed the ball 27 times this year and racked up 153 yards (38.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Jordan Hudson’s leads his squad with 159 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on eight catches (out of 11 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Jordan Kerley has caught eight passes for 153 yards (38.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Roderick Daniels Jr.’s six receptions have yielded 148 yards and one touchdown.
- Alexander Kilgore has two sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and eight tackles.
- Jonathan McGill, SMU’s tackle leader, has 15 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Kori Roberson has a team-leading one interception to go along with seven tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Charlotte Betting Insights
- Charlotte is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Charlotte is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when an underdog by 22.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Charlotte’s three games with a set total, two have hit the over (66.7%).
Charlotte Pick Insights
- Charlotte ranks 13th-worst in total yards per game (306.3), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 108th in the FBS with 415.3 total yards allowed per contest.
- Charlotte’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 19 points per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 80th with 26 points allowed per contest.
- Charlotte has plenty of room to get better in the passing game, as it ranks 23rd-worst in passing yards per game (178.8) this season and 23rd-worst in passing yards surrendered per game (267.8).
- Charlotte ranks 98th in the FBS with 127.5 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 88th with 147.5 rushing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Charlotte’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking third-worst in the FBS with a 24% third-down conversion rate. It has been better on defense, surrendering a 40.4% third-down rate (78th-ranked).
- With five forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (66th in the FBS) this season, Charlotte ranks 81st in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Charlotte’s Best Players
- Jalon Jones has been a dual threat for Charlotte this season. He has 363 passing yards (90.8 per game) while completing 61.4% of his passes. He’s thrown two touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 261 yards (65.3 ypg) on 52 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Durell Robinson has racked up 26 carries and totaled 117 yards with one touchdown.
- Jack Hestera’s 205 receiving yards (51.3 yards per game) are a team high. He has 16 receptions on 26 targets with one touchdown.
- Jairus Mack has racked up 141 receiving yards (35.3 yards per game) and one touchdown on six receptions.
- Bryce Kennon’s nine targets have resulted in eight catches for 117 yards and one touchdown.
- Eyabi Anoma has two sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 20 tackles.
- Prince Bemah, Charlotte’s top tackler, has 26 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Kameron Howard has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has seven tackles and two passes defended to his name.
