Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans Prediction, 10/3/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, AL

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Texas State Bobcats (2-2) are en route to Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday, October 3, 2024 where they will compete against the Troy Trojans (1-4). Troy opens this game as 14.0-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 58.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bobcats went up against the Sam Houston Bearkats and ended up losing by a score of 40-39. In the running game, the Bobcats gave up 298 yds on 57 attempts, which calculates to 5.2 yards per run surrendered. Texas State surrendered 10 completions on 19 tries for a total of 95 yards, and a completion rate of 52.6%. Overall, they ran 67 plays which totaled 417 yds. The Texas State Bobcats ran the football 28 times and totaled 91 yds, which had them averaging 3.3 yds per attempt.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Texas State Bobcats are averaging 37.5 points per contest. As a team they are averaging 157.8 yards rushing which has them sitting 71st in college football. The Bobcats have earned 1,807 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Texas State has totaled 12 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Texas State has accrued 102 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 38 infractions for 332 yards. They have turned the ball over 7 different times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Bobcats are conceding 830 yards which has them ranked 51st in the country. They are allowing 207.5 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 52.0%. Overall, they have allowed 336.3 yards per contest putting them at 56th in the nation. They have granted 4 touchdowns by air and 9 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up an average of 3.3 yards per rushing attempt and 128.8 rushing yards per contest so far this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 515 yards via the ground game in 4 games. The Bobcats sit in 91st in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 27.0 PPG.

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The Trojans head into this game 1-4 for this season. In their last game, the Trojans took a loss by a score of 13-9 against the UL Monroe Warhawks. Troy rushed the ball for 4.2 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 189 yds on 45 attempts. The Trojans finished the game with a total of 260 yards on 57 plays (4.6 yards per play). The Trojans passing defense allowed a completion rate of 54.5%, relinquishing 135 yds on 6 for 11 passing. Troy gave up 38 run attempts for 112 yards (2.9 yards per carry).

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Trojans rank 109th in college football maintaining an average of 21.4 points per outing. The Troy Trojans maintain an average of 332.4 yards/outing, which has them sitting 104th in college football. The Troy offense has compiled 361 penalty yards on 40 infractions, which is 16th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 pick while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 90 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Trojans have thrown for a total of 945 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 189.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 99th in the nation. They maintain an average of 143.4 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 717 yards in total.

The Trojans are relinquishing 25.8 PPG, ranking them 82nd in the country. Troy has yielded a total of 876 yards on the ground (175.2 yards per contest) in addition to 10 touchdowns rushing on the season. This season, they have conceded 129 points. They have allowed the opposition 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 188.2 yards per game, which has them in 45th in college football. The Trojans defense has taken part in 299 plays, which ranks 68th in Division 1. They have tallied 0 fumbles recovered and 1 pick for the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats -14.0

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