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Star wideout De’Corian Clark and the UTSA Roadrunners (2-2) face the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-1) on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium.
The Roadrunners are the favorites (-4.5) in their game against the Blue Raiders, with the over/under being 62.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Roadrunners are -184 and the Blue Raiders are +150.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for UTSA vs. Middle Tennessee
- Game Day: Friday, September 30, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadrunners | -4.5 | -108 | -113 | 62.5 | -110 | -110 | -184 | +150 |
UTSA Betting Insights
- Middle Tennessee has gone 3-1-0 ATS this year.
- Middle Tennessee is a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Middle Tennessee hase hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
UTSA Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 20th-worst in the FBS (438.0 yards allowed per game), UTSA has put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 31st in the FBS offensively totaling 478.5 yards per game.
- With 35.0 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS, UTSA has had to rely on their 41st-ranked offense (37.0 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- On the offensive side of the ball, UTSA has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by putting up 351.5 per game. The Roadrunners rank 71st on defense (225.0 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 213.0 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, UTSA has had to lean on their 94th-ranked running game (127.0 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- UTSA owns the 20th-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (51.0% third-down percentage), but ranks 13th-worst defensively (48.5% third-down conversion rate).
- UTSA has forced five total turnovers (61st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (40th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 45th-ranked in college football.
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris leads UTSA with 1,310 yards (327.5 ypg) on 104-of-154 passing with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He also has 162 rushing yards on 30 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Brenden Brady has carried the ball 60 times for a team-high 206 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner.
- Clark’s 417 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 39 times and has registered 27 catches and six touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus has hauled in 29 receptions totaling 412 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Zakhari Franklin’s 32 grabs have yielded 393 yards and four touchdowns.
- Brandon Brown has racked up 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording seven tackles.
- Jamal Ligon, UTSA’s top tackler, has 20 tackles this year.
- Avery Morris has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has eight tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Middle Tennessee Betting Insights
- Middle Tennessee’s ATS record is 3-1-0 this year.
- Middle Tennessee is a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Middle Tennessee hase hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
- In terms of total offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 97th in the FBS (361.8 total yards per game) and 48th defensively (342.8 total yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of points scored Middle Tennessee ranks 61st in the FBS (33.8 points per game), and it is 67th defensively (25.0 points allowed per game).
- With 249.8 passing yards per game on offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 63rd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 86th, allowing 249.8 passing yards per game.
- Middle Tennessee’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 112.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 27th with 93.0 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Middle Tennessee is generating a 35.1% third-down conversion rate (95th-ranked). It ranks 64th in the FBS defensively (36.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Middle Tennessee has excelled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +4 ranks 16th-best in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (eighth in the nation) and five turnovers committed (61st in the nation).
Middle Tennessee’s Best Players
- Chase Cunningham has been a dual threat for Middle Tennessee this season. He has 1,006 passing yards (251.5 per game) while completing 70.8% of his passes. He’s tossed seven touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 57 yards (14.3 ypg) on 35 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Frank Peasant, has carried the ball 63 times for 292 yards (73.0 per game) with six touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane’s 231 receiving yards (57.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 11 receptions on 15 targets with one touchdown.
- DJ England-Chisolm has five receptions (on eight targets) for a total of 184 yards (46.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Izaiah Gathings’ 24 targets have resulted in 24 catches for 175 yards.
- Marley Cook leads the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and five tackles.
- Teldrick Ross is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 24 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
- Decorian Patterson has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 11 tackles and three passes defended.
