Friday NCAA Over/Under - Rutgers/Army

Rutgers vs. Army (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Play
Pick: Total: 38.5/-111 Under Play Title:

Rutgers has played below average football on offense this season. The Scarlet Knights are averaging 29 points per game, but their average is inflated because in the two games they played against I-AA opponents, Rutgers scored 87 points. In their other 4 games against I-A opponents, Rutgers has scored a total of 89 points. So, in reality, this team is only averaging 22 points per game which is a full touchdown less than their seasonal average suggests. Overall on offense, Rutgers is averaging just 5.4 yards per play (versus teams that allow 6.1 yppl). Defensively, Rutgers has played pretty well. They are only allowing 18 points per game (versus teams that average 22 ppg). Their run defense has been excellent, holding teams to just 92 yards per game on 3.0 yards per carry, and facing the triple-option of Army, a good rush defense is a key characteristic to have. Army’s offense has also underperformed this season. The Black Knights are only averaging 18 points per game (versus teams that allow 27 ppg). Their passing game is virtually non-existent as they throw for just 66 yards per game on 5.0 yards per pass attempt. Overall, their offense averages only 4.4 yards per play (versus teams that allow 5.5 yppl). This year’s Army defense has impressed their opponents. Temple head coach Al Golden called Army the best defense they’ve seen other than Penn State. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said they remind him of the early-90’s Arizona “Desert Swarm” defense. Army’s front seven is loaded with speed and they’ve been outstanding, especially defensive end Josh McNary who is tied for second in the nation with 9½ sacks. Both teams have better defenses than offenses and both teams are starting true freshman quarterbacks, Tom Savage for Rutgers and Trent Steelman for Army. Rutgers and Army also love to run the football which keeps the clock rolling and limits possessions making this a low scoring game.

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