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The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Miami (OH) RedHawks will play in the Cure Bowl. The matchup is at 3:30 PM ET on December 16, 2023, and airs on ABC.
The RedHawks are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), versus the Mountaineers.
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Game Info for Appalachian State vs. Miami (OH)
- Game Day: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Stadium: FBC Mortgage Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | -4.5 | -108 | -112 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State’s ATS record is 6-6-1 this season.
- Appalachian State is 2-5 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Appalachian State has hit the over in seven of its 13 games with a set total (53.8%).
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Appalachian State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best in the FBS by totaling 451.2 yards per game. The defense ranks 79th (389.2 yards allowed per game).
- Appalachian State ranks 90th in scoring defense this season (28.4 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 34.8 points per game.
- Appalachian State sports the 47th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (213.1 allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 23rd-best with 278.2 passing yards per game.
- Appalachian State owns the 49th-ranked rushing offense this season (173 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-worst with 176.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Appalachian State is putting up a 42.6% third-down percentage offensively this year (41st in the FBS), and is surrendering a 40.8% third-down conversion rate (93rd) on defense.
- Appalachian State ranks 39th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 22 turnovers (17th in the FBS) and committing 19 (86th in the FBS).
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar has recorded 3,546 yards (272.8 ypg) on 275-of-428 passing with 33 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 235 rushing yards (18.1 ypg) on 76 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Nate Noel has racked up 827 yards on 174 carries while finding paydirt five times as a runner.
- Kanye Roberts has carried the ball 113 times for 648 yards (49.8 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Kaedin Robinson has hauled in 59 catches for 787 yards (60.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone 10 times as a receiver.
- Christan Horn has caught 34 passes for 544 yards (41.8 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Makai Jackson has hauled in 24 catches for 383 yards, an average of 29.5 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Nate Johnson has racked up 7.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up seven TFL and 37 tackles.
- Andrew Parker, Appalachian State’s tackle leader, has 83 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Tyrek Funderburk has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 41 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended.
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
- Miami (OH) is 9-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Miami (OH) has a 3-1 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
- Miami (OH) games have gone over the point total in four out of 12 opportunities (33.3%).
Miami (OH) Pick Insights
- Miami (OH) is posting 330.9 total yards per contest on offense this season (102nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 326 total yards per game (27th-ranked).
- Miami (OH) ranks 68th in the FBS with 26.9 points per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks seventh-best by allowing just 16.2 points per contest.
- Miami (OH)’s passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 174.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 28th with 197.2 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Miami (OH) ranks 69th in the FBS with 156.2 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 36th with 128.8 rushing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Miami (OH) ranks 98th in the FBS with a 35.9% third-down conversion rate, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 12th-best by giving up a 30.2% third-down rate.
- Miami (OH) sports a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 45th in the FBS.
Miami (OH)’s Best Players
- Brett Gabbert has racked up 1,634 yards on 59% passing while recording 14 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 140 yards with two scores.
- The team’s top rusher, Rashad Amos, has carried the ball 176 times for 887 yards (68.2 per game) with 12 touchdowns.
- Aveon Smith has run for 280 yards across 75 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Gage Larvadain’s 660 receiving yards (50.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 39 receptions on 62 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Cade McDonald has recorded 349 receiving yards (26.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 27 receptions.
- Joe Wilkins’ 25 grabs (on 52 targets) have netted him 343 yards (26.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Caiden Woullard has 9.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL and 35 tackles.
- Matthew Salopek, Miami (OH)’s leading tackler, has 103 tackles, seven TFL, three sacks, and one interception this year.
- Yahsyn McKee has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 50 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
