Tulsa vs Arkansas State Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

On Saturday, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) face off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Get the rest of our free college football picks here!

Arkansas State comes into this game having lost last year’s Camellia Bowl to Northern Illinois, 21-19. They won their season opener against Central Arkansas in a close one, 34-31. Last season, quarterback Jaylen Raynor showcased his skills by amassing 2,550 yards through the air. Meanwhile, running back Ja’Quez Cross demonstrated his prowess on the ground by racking up 716 rushing yards. On the receiving end, wideout Corey Rucker accumulated 705 receiving yards, playing a key role for the Red Wolves. When examining their defensive performance in their last five games, Arkansas State conceded an average of 25 points per game. This period contributed to their overall season record of 6-7. As the new season begins, the Red Wolves are eager to expand on their recent victory against Tulsa at home. Offensively, the team had an average scoring rate of 27.1 points per game throughout the season.

Tulsa enters this game on a two-game winning streak, but had dropped three of their last five games dating back to last season. In a dominant 62-28 victory over Northwestern State, Golden Hurricane quarterback Kirk Francis showcased an impressive performance, completing 23 of his 30 passing attempts for a total of 299 yards and four touchdowns. Reflecting on last season, quarterback Cardell Williams accumulated 1,149 passing yards, while running back Anthony Watkins contributed 889 rushing yards. Wide receiver Kamdyn Benjamin led the receiving squad with 727 yards. Defensively, Tulsa struggled in their last five games of the previous season, giving up an average of 29.4 points per game. The team ended the season with a 4-8 record overall. Aiming to turn things around, Tulsa has set their sights on increasing their win total and securing a bowl game appearance this season. They are off to a promising start with a strong opening win and are looking to maintain this winning momentum as they head into their next game in Jonesboro. The Golden Hurricane averaged 23.4 points per game last season.

Tulsa is brimming with confidence after an explosive performance where they tallied an impressive 62 points in their home opener. Eager to maintain their winning streak, the team is gearing up for a road game in Jonesboro against Arkansas State. Meanwhile, Arkansas State is determined to turn the tides after suffering a tough season last year and is hungry for another crucial win on their home turf. With that being said, Arkansas State’s offense will make some important plays to lead them to victory. Final Score Prediction, Arkansas State Red Wolves win but fail to cover the spread 31-28.