Saturday, October 4, 2014

Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

On Saturday night, the Idaho Vandals (0-4) will hope that they can finally snap their 11-game losing streak when they take on the Texas State Bobcats (2-2). Last year, the Bobcats beat the Vandals 37-21 on the road.

Idaho had no first half points against South Alabama last weekend and ended up taking a 34-10 home loss. In that game, Idaho had just 30 rushing yards on 33 attempts and turned the ball over twice.

The Vandals have given up 38.3 points per game to their opponents this season, which ranks them 115th in the country. Their top player so far this year has been wide receiver Joshua McCain, who has caught 28 passes for 443 yards and six touchdowns. Quarterback Matt Linehan has thrown for 1,278 yards through four games with nine touchdown passes and eight interceptions.

Texas State played in an exciting game against Tulsa last Saturday and ended up beating them 37-34 in triple overtime. The Bobcats didn't have a turnover in that win and were able to rush for 181 yards.

Texas State has rushed for 227.3 yards per game this year and has scored 39.5 points per game. Quarterback Tyler Jones has completed 70.4 percent of his passes this year for 1,073 yards with 11 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Running back Robert Lowe has rushed for 359 yards and two scores.

Idaho Vandals Betting Trends

Idaho Vandals are 1-3-0 Against the Spread

Idaho Vandals are 3-1-0 against the Over/Under

Texas State Bobcats Betting Trends

Texas State Bobcats are 3-1-0 Against the Spread

Texas State Bobcats are 3-0-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Idaho Vandals

09/28/14 DB Jordan Grabski Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Texas State
09/18/14 OL Jeff Travillion Undisclosed out indefinitely
09/17/14 OL Kato Fawkes Undisclosed out indefinitely
09/10/14 DT Alfonso Hampton Eligibility out indefinitely
08/15/14 DL Will Schmidt Shoulder out indefinitely
08/04/14 DB Desmond Banks Shoulder out indefinitely

Texas State Bobcats

09/28/14 LB Jerrid Jeter-Gilmon Suspension expected to miss 1st Half Saturday vs. Idaho
09/28/14 RB Robert Lowe Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Idaho
09/18/14 LB Michael Orakpo ACL out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Texas State

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Josh Schonwald