SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction 11-2-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction for this College Football Week 10 Game on Saturday, November 2nd, at Gerald J Ford Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a SMU Mustangs vs Pittsburgh Panthers pick.

Should SMU Be Getting More Attention?

SMU comes into this Game with a 7-1 record overall and they were able to pick up an overtime road win in the last Game. SMU almost blew the Game late, but i overtime they bounced back and ended up winning 28-27. SMU won the Game, but thee quarterback play wasn’t all that good. Kevin Jennings completed 13 of his 24 passes for 258 yards one touchdown, and three interceptions. 

SMU on the season is averaging 39.1 points, while their defense is giving up 21.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 36th in all of college football. 

Pitt is in the Playoff Conversation

Pitt is in the middle of the playoff conversation, and they come into this Game with a 7-0 record overall. In the last Game against Syracuse, Pitt scored 41 points, and they ended up cruising to the victory. Even though they won, Eli Holstein wasn’t dominant, and he completed 11 of his 15 passes for 108 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The defense was impressive and they had five interceptions against Kyle McCord. 

Pitt on the season is averaging 40.8 points, while their defense is giving up 22 points per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league, while the defense is ranked 45th best in all of college football. 

SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction

This is a gift from the oddsmakers. SMU is coming off a Game where they beat Duke by only one point, and this Pitt defense is playing with all kinds of confidence right now. Pitt is giving up only 22 points per Game, and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Holstein is going to be better here, and the Pitt offense is going to run up the score. Back Pitt against the spread.