Texas State Bobcats vs UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Warhawks (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

Malone Stadium is where the UL Monroe Warhawks (5-3) will take on the Texas State Bobcats (4-4) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Texas State opens this contest as 7.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 49.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 4-4 for this year. In their last matchup, the Bobcats took the field against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and ended up losing by a score of 23-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Bobcats conceded 171 yards on 34 attempts, which is an average of 5.0 yards per rush surrendered. Texas State allowed 18 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 252 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. In all, they ran 72 plays which gave them a total of 378 yards. The Texas State Bobcats rushed the ball a total of 40 different times and accumulated 177 yds, which came out to an average of 4.4 yds per carry.

The Bobcats have earned 3,602 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Texas State has compiled 20 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 14 different times. Texas State has accounted for 205 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 54 penalties for 465 yds. As a team they average 184.4 yards on the ground which is 38th in college football. In terms of putting points on the board, the Texas State Bobcats have an average of 32.5 PPG.

Concerning yards through the air, the Bobcats have given up 1,693 yards which ranks them 44th in Division 1. They have allowed 211.6 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 56.3%. Over the course of this year, they have surrendered 350.6 yards per game which ranks them 54th in Division 1. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 139.0 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,112 running yards through 8 outings. The Bobcats are ranked 53rd in the nation in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 22.6 PPG.

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The Warhawks come into this game with a record of 5-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Warhawks took a defeat with a final score of 28-23 when they played the Marshall Thundering Herd. UL Monroe ran the ball for 5.3 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 239 yds on 45 attempts. The Warhawks finished the game with 388 yards while they ran 58 plays (6.7 yds per play). The Warhawks pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.6%, relinquishing 166 yards on 10 for 19 passing. UL Monroe gave up 43 attempts on the ground for 198 yards (4.6 yds per rush).

When it comes to how much they score, the Warhawks rank 110th in the country with an average of 22.1 points per outing. The UL Monroe Warhawks maintain an average of 303.6 yards per contest, ranking them 125th in the nation. The UL Monroe offense has accrued 389 yards of penalties on 54 violations, which ranks 57th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 7 picks while losing 1 fumbles and they have tallied 119 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Warhawks have earned 1,039 passing yards along with an average of 129.9 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 131st in the country. They are averaging 173.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,390 yards overall.

UL Monroe has surrendered a total of 1,462 yards on the ground (182.8 yards/game) and 18 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 184.1 yards per game, which puts them in 24th in Division 1. They have 6 fumbles recovered and 5 picks so far this year. The Warhawks defense has participated in 543 plays, ranking them 55th in Division 1. The Warhawks are conceding 24.3 PPG, which has them ranked 69th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 194 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats -7.0

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