UTSA Roadrunners vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64

The Texas State Bobcats (1-0) will take on the UTSA Roadrunners (1-0) at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. UTSA opens this contest as 2.0-point dogs. The total is set at 64.

The UTSA Roadrunners come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last game, the Roadrunners went up against the Kennesaw State Owls and earned the victory with a final of 28-16. When it came to stopping the run, the Roadrunners conceded 51 yds on 39 tries, which is 1.3 yds per run allowed. UTSA surrendered 14 pass completions on 28 attempts for a total of 202 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 72 plays which gave them a total of 416 yds. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the football 34 different times and tallied 76 yds, which earned them an average of 2.2 yards per attempt.

The Roadrunners have earned 416 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, UTSA has totaled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. UTSA has accounted for 17 first downs, and they have committed 10 penalties for 109 yards. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 76.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 111th in the country. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the UTSA Roadrunners are averaging 28.0 points per game.

Concerning yards through the air, the Roadrunners are allowing 202 yds which ranks them 76th in college football. They are allowing 202.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 50.0%. Overall, they are granting 253.0 yards per game ranking them 49th in the country. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass and no TD's on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.3 yards per run and 51.0 rushing yards per contest this year. Overall, they have allowed 51 running yards through 1 outing. The Roadrunners rank 70th in Division 1 regarding team defense, giving up 16.0 points per contest.

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The Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Bobcats got the victory with a final of 34-27 against the Lamar Cardinals. Texas State surrendered 29 running attempts for 51 yds (1.8 yards per rush). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 47.1%, relinquishing 237 yards on 16 out of 34 passing. The Bobcats finished with a total of 486 yards while running 81 plays (6.0 yds per play). Texas State ended up running for 5.2 yards per tote, totaling 213 yards on 41 carries.

The Texas State Bobcats have an average of 486.0 yards per outing, ranking them 45th in Division 1. The Texas State offense has accrued 156 yards of penalties on 16 infractions, ranking them 3rd in college football in terms of hurting your team. They average 213.0 yards per game on the ground. They have thrown 1 pick while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 30 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Bobcats currently sit 68th in the country averaging 34.0 points per game. For the year thus far, the Bobcats currently sit at 273 yards via the pass, which has them sitting 51st in the nation.

Texas State has surrendered a total of 51 rushing yards in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground this season. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air and 237.0 yards per contest, which puts them in 101st in the country. Their defense has totaled no fumbles and no picks on the campaign. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 63 plays, which is 61st in D-1. The Bobcats are giving up 27.0 points per contest, ranking them 96th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 27 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Roadrunners +2.0

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