UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Texas Longhorns 9/21/24 – The NCAA Football season has reached Week 4, which is highly anticipated since the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-0) and the Texas Longhorns (3-0) are preparing to fight against each other. The stage is set for Saturday and this game seems to have the fresh about new stars and old strategies at the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. This particular matchup will be streamed on ESP+ as well as noted sources including Sofascore which would be great for fans looking for opportunities on the online top betting sites.
UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Texas Longhorns 9/21/24
| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Warhawks | +45 (-110) | 53 over (-110) | +4000 |  |
| Longhorns | -45 (-110) | 53 under (-110) | -50000 | |
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A battle with the Longhorns on deck in Austin this Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/uxqzvH031e
— ULM Football (@ULM_FB) September 16, 2024
The current betting odds highlight a significant favor towards the Texas Longhorns with a daunting -45 spread, reflecting their dominant early season form. The Warhawks face long odds, literally and figuratively, as they enter this game as massive underdogs. For bettors, the question is less about the outright winner and more about whether Monroe can cover such a large spread or if the total points will lean towards the under, following the trends.
General Booty QB vs. Quinn Ewers QB
General Booty, the quarterback of the Warhawks, has had a fair but encouraging beginning of the season. He has recorded a 63.3% completion rate, with 191 yards over two games which brings in a steady but rather mediocre performance. Booty appears to be rather slow in developing, as he has recorded only one passing touchdown and 0 interceptions, which proves quite worrisome against the tough Texas defense.
Quinn Ewers of the Longhorns on the contrary impressively sports a passer rating of 175.2, having amassed 691 yards over 3 games. His 8.7 yards per attempt and eight touchdowns point toward a Texas offense that loves scoring and doesn’t play it safe. On any Saturday, it doesn’t matter who he faces; Ewers’ skill set makes certain he will find a way to pick apart the defense.
When it comes to the faceoff of these two quarterbacks, the difference in stats and fill will be relevant. It seems likely that Ewers’ confidence and scoring ability will nail into Booty’s quiet-witted approaches and open up the air attack for Texas.
Warhawk Wings: UL Monroe’s Rushing and Receiving Prowess
UL Monroe’s offense has some bright spots, particularly in the form of running back Ahmad Hardy and wide receiver Javon Campbell. Hardy’s effective ground game, averaging nearly 5 yards per carry, alongside Campbell’s 17.8 yards per reception, gives Monroe a duo that can potentially exploit any lapses in Texas’ defensive line. Their ability to convert plays into significant gains will be crucial for Monroe to stay competitive and possibly cover the spread.
Longhorn Charge: Texas’s Ground and Air Attack
Texas showcases a balanced threat with Jerrick Gibson at the backfield and Isaiah Bond in the receiving corps. Gibson’s 5.4 yards per rush complement Bond’s impressive 215 receiving yards, creating a dual-threat offense that can pivot between rushing and passing plays seamlessly. This versatility will likely keep the Monroe defense on their heels and contribute heavily to the Longhorns’ scoring drives.
Trends
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UL Monroe’s last 6 games.
UL Monroe are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games.
Monroe are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
UL Monroe are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UL Monroe’s last 6 games played in September.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
Texas are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’ last 6 games.
Texas are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games.
Longhorns are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Texas are 12-0 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction
Over the given years, evaluating the factors and the trends, it is quite clear that the Texas Longhorns are the smart bet. The dynamic offense with Ewers at quarterback and a respectable defense typically suggests that the visitors will cover the spread, and the total points will trend to the under because the Warhawks will not be effective enough in scoring points. A similar case could be made for prop bets, considering Ewers throwing for multiple touchdowns.
Texas does not only seem to have an intention of simply winning; when assessing NCAAF betting picks and odds, they appear set to destroy the opponent and make this game their statement of intent for the rest of the season. Anticipate an organized game plan that utilizes the home court and height depth on offense and defense.
Score Prediction: Texas 50, UL Monroe 1.
