Texas State Bobcats vs Baylor Bears Prediction, 9/17/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Baylor Bears

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Bears (-33.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

McLane Stadium is where the Baylor Bears (1-1) will play the Texas State Bobcats (1-1) on Saturday. Baylor opens this game as 33.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 52.5.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this game with a record of 1-1 this season. In their last contest, the Bobcats went up against the FIU Panthers and notched a win by a score of 41-12. Calvin Hill was the rushing leader for the Bobcats with 28 totes for 195 yds (7.0 yds per attempt). Layne Hatcher connected on 15/30 with 226 yds passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rate of 139.6 and walked away from the game with 1 interception. In the running game, the Bobcats conceded 62 yds on 22 tries, which averages out to 2.8 yds per run allowed. Texas State surrendered 35 pass completions on 56 attempts for a total of 251 yds, and a completion rate of 62.5%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 73 plays which gave them a total of 452 yards. The Texas State Bobcats ran the ball 43 times and tallied 226 yds, which had them averaging 5.3 yards per tote.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Texas State Bobcats are averaging 27.5 PPG. As a team they maintain an average of 113.5 yards in the run game which is 102nd in the country. The Bobcats have earned 746 yards in total for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Texas State has earned 5 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Texas State has 36 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 18 infractions for 167 yds. They have surrendered the football 6 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Bobcats are giving up 395 yards which has them ranked 45th in college football. They have relinquished 197.5 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 67.1%. In total, they have allowed 293.5 yards per outing putting them 37th in Division 1. They have relinquished 0 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.0 yards per run and 96.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 192 rushing yards through 2 outings. The Bobcats rank 75th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 25.0 PPG.

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The Bears come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Bears went home defeated by a final of 26-20 when they played the BYU Cougars. Blake Shapen (1 TD) ended the contest with 137 yards on 18/28 passing while his quarterback rating was 117.2. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 4.9. Craig Williams carried the football 17 times for 68 yds, finishing the game with 4.0 yds per attempt for Baylor. The Bears finished the game with 289 yds on 80 plays (3.6 yards per play). Baylor ran for 2.9 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 152 yds on 52 attempts. Baylor conceded 33 running attempts for 83 yards (2.5 yards per carry). The Bears pass defense gave up a completion rate of 60.0%, surrendering 283 yards on 24 for 40 passing.

Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Bears rank 19th in the nation maintaining an average of 44.5 PPG. For the season so far, the Bears have racked up 451 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 225.5 throwing yards per contest, which has them sitting 78th in D-1. The Baylor Bears are averaging 431.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 60th in the country. The Baylor offense has accrued 192 yds of penalties on 22 infractions, ranking them 5th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team.

The Bears are relinquishing 18.0 points per game, which has them 46th in D-1. Baylor has conceded a total of 170 rushing yards (85.0 yards/game) in addition to 1 touchdown via the rush on the season. Overall, they have allowed 36 points. They have allowed the opposition 3 touchdowns through the air and 216.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 66th in D-1. The Bears defense has participated in 133 plays, which has them sitting 55th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Bears college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats +33.5

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