Raymond Report: College Football Week 4 Recap (September 19th – 21st)

As we look back on the games played from September 19th to 21st, 2024, the Raymond Report’s forecast maintained strong accuracy across multiple metrics. We’ll break down how our predictions fared in straight-up (SU), against the spread (ATS), and over/under (O/U) results, focusing specifically on games played on these dates.

September 19th, 2024

South Alabama vs. Appalachian State

Result: South Alabama 48, Appalachian State 14
Forecast Summary: South Alabama covered the spread as underdogs and delivered a convincing win. The game stayed under the total, as forecasted.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

September 20th, 2024

Stanford vs. Syracuse

Result: Stanford 26, Syracuse 24
Forecast Summary: Syracuse was expected to win, but Stanford pulled off the upset. Despite the straight-up loss, Syracuse managed to cover the spread as 9-point underdogs, and the game stayed under the total as predicted.
Forecast Record: SU ❌, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Illinois vs. Nebraska

Result: Illinois 31, Nebraska 24
Forecast Summary: The Raymond Report accurately predicted Illinois as the underdog to win straight up. The under hit, matching our forecast expectations.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

San Jose State vs. Washington State

Result: San Jose State 54, Washington State 52
Forecast Summary: San Jose State won in an unexpected shootout, but the game easily went over the total, aligning with our forecast. However, San Jose State failed to cover the 13-point spread, as forecasted.
Forecast Record: SU ❌, ATS ❌, O/U ✅

September 21st, 2024

New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston

Result: Sam Houston 31, New Mexico State 11
Forecast Summary: Sam Houston covered the spread, as forecasted, winning by 20 points. The game also stayed under the total, as expected.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Duke vs. Middle Tennessee

Result: Duke 45, Middle Tennessee 17
Forecast Summary: Duke easily covered the 14.5-point spread, as forecasted, and the game went over the total.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Tulane vs. UL Lafayette

Result: Tulane 41, UL Lafayette 33
Forecast Summary: Tulane covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites, and the game sailed over the total, as predicted.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Rice vs. Army

Result: Army 37, Rice 14
Forecast Summary: Army covered the 7-point spread and the game went over the total, both aligning with the forecast.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Florida vs. Mississippi State

Result: Florida 45, Mississippi State 28
Forecast Summary: Florida comfortably covered the 6.5-point spread and the total went over, both as predicted.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Arizona State vs. Texas Tech

Result: Texas Tech 30, Arizona State 22
Forecast Summary: Texas Tech covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, and the game stayed under the total, both in line with the forecast.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Toledo vs. Western Kentucky

Result: Western Kentucky 26, Toledo 21
Forecast Summary: Western Kentucky pulled off an upset win and covered the spread as underdogs. The game stayed under the total, as forecasted.
Forecast Record: SU ❌, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Ohio State vs. Marshall

Result: Ohio State 49, Marshall 14
Forecast Summary: Ohio State covered the large 39-point spread, as predicted. The game went over the total as forecasted.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

James Madison vs. North Carolina

Result: James Madison 70, North Carolina 50
Forecast Summary: North Carolina failed to cover the spread as 11-point favorites, but the game hit the over, as forecasted.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ❌, O/U ✅

Virginia vs. Coastal Carolina

Result: Virginia 43, Coastal Carolina 24
Forecast Summary: Virginia covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, and the game went over the total as forecasted.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ✅, O/U ✅

Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois

Result: Northern Illinois 23, Buffalo 20
Forecast Summary: Northern Illinois won, but failed to cover the spread as 13-point favorites. The game stayed under the total, in line with the forecast.
Forecast Record: SU ✅, ATS ❌, O/U ✅

Summary of Raymond Report’s Week 4 Performance (September 19-21):

Straight-Up (SU) Forecast: 88%
Against the Spread (ATS) Forecast: 63%
Over/Under (O/U) Forecast: 77%

The Raymond Report delivered consistent accuracy, especially in its over/under predictions and straight-up outcomes. Looking ahead to Week 5, the report continues to provide a data-driven edge for sports bettors. Stay tuned for more in-depth insights and forecasts!