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On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the UTSA Roadrunners (4-3) will host the East Carolina Pirates (1-6).
The Pirates are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +18.5) against the Roadrunners (with an over/under of 48 points).
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Game Info for UTSA vs. East Carolina
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Stadium: Alamodome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | -18.5 | -110 | -109 | 48 | -110 | -110 | -1069 | +673 |
UTSA Pick Insights
- UTSA has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- UTSA has hit the over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
UTSA Stats & Insights
- UTSA is putting up 394.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 68th in the FBS. On defense, the Roadrunners rank 66th, giving up 371.1 yards per contest.
- UTSA is averaging 29 points per game on offense (67th in the FBS), and ranks 67th defensively with 25.1 points allowed per game.
- UTSA is averaging 238.4 passing yards per game on offense this year (59th in the FBS), and is surrendering 241.1 passing yards per game (93rd) on the defensive side of the ball.
- UTSA is averaging 155.9 rushing yards per game offensively this season (67th in the FBS), and is allowing 130 rushing yards per game (52nd) on the other side of the ball.
- On the offensive side of the ball, UTSA has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 19th-best in the FBS by averaging a 46.6% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 82nd on defense (39.8% third-down percentage allowed).
- UTSA owns the 104th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -4, forcing eight turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while turning it over 12 times (89th in the FBS).
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris has racked up 1,193 yards (170.4 ypg) on 114-of-171 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 94 rushing yards (13.4 ypg) on 39 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Kevorian Barnes has racked up 469 yards on 104 carries while finding paydirt four times as a runner.
- Robert Henry has collected 359 yards on 53 attempts, scoring five times.
- Joshua Cephus’ team-high 496 yards as a receiver have come on 51 catches (out of 70 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has hauled in 19 passes while averaging 49.9 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Devin McCuin has a total of 326 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 23 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Trey Moore has nine sacks to pace the team, and also has nine TFL and 28 tackles.
- Martavius French, UTSA’s leading tackler, has 37 tackles this year.
- Nicktroy Fortune has a team-leading one interception to go along with 12 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
East Carolina Betting Insights
- East Carolina is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- East Carolina is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 18.5 points or more this year.
- Two of East Carolina’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (28.6%).
East Carolina Pick Insights
- East Carolina’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, registering 274 total yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 29th with 329.3 total yards allowed per contest.
- East Carolina ranks eighth-worst in points per game (17.4), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 59th in the FBS with 24.1 points allowed per contest.
- East Carolina’s passing game has been struggling, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 161 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 210.3 passing yards per contest (47th-ranked).
- East Carolina’s running game has been struggling, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 113 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive defensively, allowing 119 rushing yards per contest (36th-ranked).
- East Carolina’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating a 30.6% third-down percentage, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 70th with a 37.9% third-down rate surrendered.
- East Carolina has accumulated 11 forced turnovers (51st in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (63rd in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 56th in the FBS.
East Carolina’s Best Players
- Alex Flinn has put up 718 passing yards, or 102.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 50.3% of his passes and has tossed two touchdowns with six interceptions.
- The team’s top rusher, Rahjai Harris, has carried the ball 76 times for 249 yards (35.6 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Mason Garcia has run for 227 yards across 50 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Chase Sowell has hauled in 295 receiving yards on 25 catches to pace his team so far this season.
- Jaylen Johnson has 25 receptions (on 48 targets) for a total of 236 yards (33.7 yards per game) this year.
- Jsi Hatfield has racked up 219 reciving yards (31.3 ypg) this season.
- Chad Stephens has 1.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 22 tackles.
- So far Julius Wood leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 44 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this season.
