Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Texas State Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Bobcats (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Texas State Bobcats (3-2) will attempt to beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2) at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Arkansas State opens this matchup as a 14.0-point underdog by Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under was set at 63.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 3-2 going into this matchup this year. The last time they took the field, the Red Wolves played against the South Alabama Jaguars and went home with a win with a final score of 18-16. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ran the football 30 times and gained 66 yards, an average of 2.2 yards per carry. In total, they totaled 69 plays, which converted into 411 yards. Arkansas State allowed 21 completions on 36 attempts for a total of 292 yards and a 58.3% completion rate. Against the run, the Red Wolves gave up 161 yards on 33 attempts, which equates to 4.9 yards per carry allowed.

When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 21.0 PPG. As a team, they average 93.8 yards in the running game, which ranks 120th nationally. The Red Wolves have accumulated 1,726 total yards this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arkansas State has scored 7 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns on the ground. Offensively, Arkansas State gained 101 1st downs and was hurt by 27 penalties for 263 yards. They gave the ball to the opponent nine times.

The Red Wolves rank 101st nationally in scoring opponents, conceding 30.2 points per game. Opposing teams are averaging 5.8 yards per rush on the ground and 219.4 yards per contest on the season. During the season, they have allowed 1,097 rushing yards in five games. In terms of yards through the air, the Red Wolves have given up 1,075 yards, which ranks them 59th in college football. They give up 215.0 yards per game through the pass and post a 59.9% completion rate. During this campaign, they are allowing 434.4 yards per game, which ranks them 118th in D-1. They have scored 7 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bobcats go into this matchup 3-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats claimed victory with a final score of 38-17 while playing the Troy Trojans. Texas State gave up 33 rushing attempts for 63 yards (1.9 yards per carry). The Bobcats' pass defense yielded a 59.4% completion rate and 268 yards on 19 for 32 passing. The Bobcats finished the game with 467 yards rushing on 68 plays (6.9 yards per play). Texas State ended up rushing for 5.5 yards per carry and finished the game with 215 yards on 39 attempts.

Looking at the points put on the board, the Bobcats are currently ranked 22nd in D-1 with an average of 37.6 PPG. The Texas State Bobcats average 454.8 yards per game, ranking 27th in college football. Texas State's offense has racked up 367 penalty yards on 41 infractions, ranking 26th in college football in margin of error. They threw 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and were able to gain 128 first downs. So far this season, the Bobcats have thrown for a total of 1,428 yards through the air and averaged 285.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 24th in college football. They average 169.2 yards per game on the ground game and have carried the ball 846 yards on the year.

The Bobcats are allowing 25.0 points per game, ranking 77th in Division 1. Texas State has given up a total of 578 yards rushing (115.6 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns on the ground game this year. This season they have conceded a total of 125 points. They have given up 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 219.6 yards/game, which ranks them 77th in D-1. The Bobcats' defense has been on the field for 356 games, good for 86th in the nation. They have recovered a total of 4 fumbles and 2 picks this season.

Who will win the Red Wolves/Bobcats college football game against the spread tonight?

Guy's Choice: Take the Red Wolves +14.0

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