Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston State Bearkats

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: NRG Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bearkats (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

NRG Stadium is the location where the Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-1) will try to beat the Texas State Bobcats (2-1) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Texas State is 7.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 56.

The Texas State Bobcats step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 this season. In their last game, the Bobcats played the Arizona State Sun Devils and went home with a loss by a final score of 31-28. Against the rush, the Bobcats conceded 101 yds on 42 attempts, which is 2.4 yds per run allowed. Texas State relinquished 19 pass completions on 30 tries for a total of 246 yds, and a completion rate of 63.3%. For the game, they ran 75 plays which totaled 400 yards. The Texas State Bobcats ended up running the ball 31 times and accumulated 132 yards, earning them an average of 4.3 yards per carry.

The Bobcats have tallied 1,390 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Texas State has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 6 times. Texas State has recorded 77 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 27 infractions for 244 yds. As a unit they average 180.0 yards rushing which is 51st in D-1. In terms of putting points on the board, the Texas State Bobcats are averaging 37.0 PPG.

In terms of yards through the air, the Bobcats are giving up 735 yards which puts them in 58th in the country. They have given up 245.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 51.8%. During this campaign, they are granting 317.3 yards per contest ranking them 49th in Division 1. They have granted 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing an average of 2.1 yards per run and 72.3 rushing yards per game this year. For the year, they have conceded 217 yards on the ground through 3 contests. The Bobcats are ranked 66th in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 22.7 points per game.

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The Bearkats come into this matchup with a record of 3-1 this season. In their last game, the Bearkats went home victorious with a score of 31-11 when they played the New Mexico State Aggies. Sam Houston conceded 28 running attempts for 78 yds (2.8 yds per rush). The Bearkats pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 48.3%, relinquishing 74 yards on 14 for 29 through the air. The Bearkats finished the game with a total of 382 yds and they ran 81 plays (4.7 yds per play). Sam Houston ran for 5.1 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 280 yds on 55 attempts.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Bearkats are sitting 84th in college football by scoring 27.5 points per game. The Sam Houston State Bearkats average 374.3 yards/contest, which has them ranked 85th in the nation. The Sam Houston offense has accrued 140 penalty yds on 15 violations, ranking them 113th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 5 picks while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 78 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Bearkats have racked up 715 passing yards along with an average of 178.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 106th in Division 1. They are averaging 195.5 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 782 yards for this season.

Sam Houston has surrendered a total of 565 rushing yards (141.3 yards/game) and 7 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass and 180.8 yards/outing, ranking them 43rd in the nation. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions so far this year. The Bearkats defense has been on the field for 256 plays, ranking them 74th in Division 1. The Bearkats are conceding 20.8 points per game, which puts them 57th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have given up 83 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats -7.5

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