Texas State Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars Prediction, 11/29/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Jaguars (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 61.5

The South Alabama Jaguars (6-5) are hosting the Texas State Bobcats (6-5) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2024. South Alabama opens as 1.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 61.5.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 6-5 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bobcats went up against the Georgia State Panthers and took a loss by a final of 52-44. The Texas State Bobcats ran the football 37 different times and accounted for 157 yards, earning them an average of 4.2 yards per tote. Overall, they had 81 plays for 459 yards. Texas State relinquished 15 completions on 26 attempts for a total of 285 yards, and a completion percentage of 57.7%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Bobcats gave up 219 yds on 43 attempts, which is an average of 5.1 yds per run allowed.

When talking about scoring, the Texas State Bobcats have an average of 36.4 points per game. As a team they average 202.2 yards in the run game which ranks them 20th in the country. The Bobcats have tallied 5,162 total yards for the year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Texas State has totaled 29 touchdowns through the air and 21 rushing touchdowns. Texas State has 285 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 72 penalties for 655 yards. They have turned the football over 19 different times.

The Bobcats are sitting in 51st in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 23.0 points per contest. They are giving up 3.8 yards per run and 146.7 rushing yards per contest on the year. For the year, they have given up 1,614 yards via the ground game in 11 games. Concerning passing yards, the Bobcats are conceding 2,167 yards which has them sitting in 41st in D-1. They have surrendered 197.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 55.3%. Overall, they are surrendering 343.7 yards per contest ranking them 45th in D-1. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns by air in addition to 19 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Jaguars come into this game with a record of 6-5 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Jaguars took home the win by a final score of 35-14 when they played the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. South Alabama ran the ball for 6.9 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 187 yds on 27 attempts. The Jaguars finished with 380 yards and they ran 51 plays (7.5 yds per play). The Jaguars secondary allowed a completion rate of 55.6%, surrendering 137 yards on 20 for 36 passing. South Alabama allowed 43 rushing attempts for 169 yards (3.9 yds per carry).

The South Alabama Jaguars hold an average of 439.5 yards/game, which has them ranked 27th in D-1. The South Alabama offense has 793 yds of penalties on 91 infractions, which ranks 5th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They average 197.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 2,170 yards for the season. They have tossed 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have tallied 237 1st downs. When discussing their ability to score points, the Jaguars are ranking 23rd in college football with an average of 34.5 points per contest. For the season thus far, the Jaguars have racked up 2,664 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 242.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 49th in college football.

The Jaguars are allowing 23.5 PPG, which has them sitting 57th in the country. South Alabama has allowed a total of 1,445 yards rushing (131.4 yards per outing) in addition to 14 touchdowns on the ground for the year. Overall, they have surrendered 259 total points. They have yielded 17 touchdowns through the air and 253.7 yards per outing, which has them sitting 115th in the nation. The Jaguars defense has participated in 739 plays, which ranks them 81st in college football. They have totaled 4 fumbles and 13 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Jaguars +1.0

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