South Alabama Jaguars vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 11/25/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: NFL Net

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (+4)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Bobcat Stadium is the site where the Texas State Bobcats (6-5) will meet the South Alabama Jaguars (6-5) on Saturday, November 25, 2023. South Alabama is 4-point favorites. The total is 58.

The South Alabama Jaguars come into this matchup with a record of 6-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Jaguars went up against the Marshall Thundering Herd and walked away with a win by a score of 28-0. La'Damian Webb was the best rusher for the Jaguars with 24 attempts for 117 yds (4.9 yards per carry). Carter Bradley went 17/23 with 176 yards through the air and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 166.9 and finished the game with no interceptions. On the ground, the Jaguars gave up 42 yds on 20 attempts, which calculates to 2.1 yards per rush allowed. South Alabama gave up 22 pass completions on 36 attempts for a total of 159 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.1%. In all, they tallied 72 plays which gave them a total of 389 yards. The South Alabama Jaguars ran the ball 46 different times and had 193 yds, which earned them an average of 4.2 yards per carry.

The Jaguars have racked up 4,619 total yards this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, South Alabama has compiled 18 touchdowns through the air and 24 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 17 times. South Alabama has 239 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 74 penalties for 634 yards. As a team they average 167.2 yards on the ground which has them sitting 55th in the nation. When talking about scoring points, the South Alabama Jaguars are sitting at 29.7 points per game.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Jaguars are giving up 2,153 yds which has them ranked 24th in college football. They have relinquished 195.7 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 59.9%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 313.0 yards per game which has them ranked 20th in Division 1. They have relinquished 17 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.3 yards per tote and 117.3 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 1,290 rushing yards through 11 contests. The Jaguars rank 22nd in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 19.2 points per contest.

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The Bobcats come into this game with a record of 6-5 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bobcats took a loss by a score of 77-31 when they played the Arkansas State Red Wolves. TJ Finley (3 touchdowns) ended the contest with 366 yards on 37/55 through the air while his QB rating was 133.9. He threw 2 interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.7. Donerio Davenport carried the ball 14 times for 76 yds, ending the game with 5.4 yards per attempt for Texas State. Texas State ran the ball for 4.6 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 173 yds on 38 attempts. The Bobcats ended up finishing with 539 yds and they ran 93 plays (5.8 yards per play). The Bobcats secondary gave up a completion percentage of 82.4%, surrendering 196 yds on 14 for 17 passing. Texas State conceded 40 rush attempts for 291 yards (7.3 yds per rush).

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Bobcats are 22nd in the country scoring 34.5 points per game. The Texas State Bobcats have an average of 470.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 11th in D-1. The Texas State offense has racked up 725 penalty yds on 77 infractions, which ranks them 20th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 8 picks while letting opponents recover 13 fumbles and they have been able to earn 275 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Bobcats have a total of 3,002 yards via the pass as well as an average of 272.9 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 30th in Division 1. They average 197.1 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 2,168 yards for the year.

Texas State has allowed a total of 1,818 yards via the ground game (165.3 yards/game) and 24 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have conceded 17 touchdowns through the air and 243.5 yards per contest, ranking them 107th in college football. They have earned 8 fumbles and 6 interceptions on the year. The Bobcats defense has participated in 770 plays, which is good for 99th in the country. The Bobcats are surrendering 32.9 points per game, which has them sitting 115th in the country. In total, they have allowed 362 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bobcats +4

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