Fordham
Rams
0-2
Spread
+33.5
NCAAF Predictions
Fordham Rams vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Predictions
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm EST at Brooks Stadium (SC), Conway, SC
@
Coastal Carolina
Chanticleers
0-1
Spread
-33.5
50%
50%
Spread
Fordham Rams +33.5
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -33.5
Moneyline
Fordham Rams +2500
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -9000
Total
Over 52.5 (-112)
Under 52.5 (-108)
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Fordham vs. Coastal Carolina Prediction: Can the Rams Keep Pace at +33.5?
Analysis updated September 12, 2026 at 6:34 AM CDT
Fordham has averaged just 162 yards through two games. Coastal Carolina has the stronger attack, but a 34-point victory is a separate question.
Fordham's offense faces a steep climb
Fordham has averaged seven points through two losses, while Coastal Carolina quarterback Deuce Bailey threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-24 loss at West Virginia. Those figures, reported by Coastal Carolina University Athletics in its official game preview, favor the Chanticleers to win. SPF's -33.5 spread requires them to win by at least 34 points to cover.
The Rams gained just 162 yards per game against Colgate and North Dakota State, including a 38-0 loss to the Bison. That limited production makes it difficult to back Fordham at +33.5, even with the large cushion.
Betting outlook: Pass
Coastal also conceded 413 yards and 31 points in its opener. One game against West Virginia doesn't establish how its defense will perform against Fordham, but it leaves too little evidence to project the margin this spread demands.
At SPF's -9000 moneyline, a $90 stake on Coastal returns just $1 in profit. The Chanticleers are the likely winner, but the available results don't justify that price. The 52.5 total is also a pass: Fordham's scoring struggles point toward the under, while its 38-point concession last week shows how heavily the favorite could drive the total.
Pick
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Confidence
medium
Betting lean
Pass