The Florida Atlantic University Owls are playing the Michigan State Spartans in the first game of the NCAA season. FAU will be visiting the Spartans in Michigan in front of a huge crowd and are big underdogs in this matchup. FAU ended up 4-8 last season and 3-5 in the Conference. Michigan State was 4-8 and 2-7 in the conference. Both teams struggled last season and hope for a better season this upcoming 2024 season. According to ESPN analytics, Michigan State has a 66.2% of winning this matchup and FAU has a 33.8% of winning.
Florida Atlantic University vs. Michigan State Odds
Team |
Spread |
Total |
MoneyLine |
| Florida Atlantic University | +12.5 (-105) | O47.5 (-110) | +400 |
| Michigan State | -12.5 (-115) | U47.5 (-110) | -525 |
**Odds Subject to Change** |
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Florida Atlantic University vs. Michigan State Match Details
- Fixture: Florida Atlantic vs Michigan State
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Date and Time: 8/30/2024, 7:00pm ET
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Location: East Lansing, MI
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Weather: 76 degrees
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Field Type: Spartan Stadium, Outdoor Stadium
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Florida Atlantic | vs. | Michigan State |
| 0-0 | Record | 0-0 |
| 23.8 | Points Per Game | 15.9 |
| 115.3 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 89.5 |
| 215.5 | Passing Yards Per Game | 199.8 |
| 330.9 | Offensive Plays Per Game | 289.3 |
| 33.93 | 3rd Down Conversion | 30.86 |
| 38.24 | 4th Down Conversion | 50.0 |
| 25.5 | Points Allowed | 28.33 |
| 29 | Sacks | 29 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 149.3 | Rushing Yards Allowed | 151.5 |
| 248.08 | Passing Yards Allowed | 237.83 |
| 1 | Turnover Ratio | -6 |
| 27:24 | Time of Possession Per Game | 28.05 |
Key Stats
Florida Atlantic University
The starting quarterback for Florida Atlantic University this season is ex-Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher. According to Head Coach Tom Herman, “Fancher had a great spring and summer and has had a really good three and a half weeks of fall camp and hasn’t done anything to let go of that spot.” During Fancher’s first season as Marshall’s starter, he threw for 1,558 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions before improving on those numbers as a redshirt sophomore – throwing for 2,162 with 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Over his career, Fancher is 11-6 as a starter, winning 10 of his 11 games.
Michigan State
For the Spartans, quarterback Aiden Chiles is the starting quarterback for Michigan State this season. Chiles played for the Oregon State Beavers last season. Chiles is following new Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith. “I talked to Coach Smith, and at the end of the day, I told him, ‘I came to play for you,'” Chiles told ESPN. “‘Wherever you go, that’s where I want to be.'” Chiles played nine games for Oregon State. He was 24 of 34 passing attempts, 68.6% quarterback rating, 309 yards, four touchdowns, and 0 INT. Michigan State is looking for a turnaround season in the upcoming 2024 season with a new coach and quarterback.
Prediction
This will be a close matchup between these two teams coming into their first game of the season. Michigan has the upper hand with ESPN Analytics on its side with a 66.2% chance of winning and a (-525 moneyline ). Since it is the first game of the season, Michigan is at home, and they have the home crowd on their side. Michigan will take this one on Friday. FAU’s away record in 2023 was 2-4, and they lost their last four games. Michigan is 3-3 at home, and they were 2-3 in their last five games, ending the season last year. Despite the fact that neither team is that great and the numbers are mediocre, FAU away is not good, and Michigan, with the slight advantage, takes the Spartans at home for the first game of the season.
Final Pick
Michigan State, (-525)
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