Date/Time: Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 / 7:00 PM ET
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, AL
TV: ESPNU
Odds/Point Spread: Texas State (-13.0)
Total/Over-Under: 57.5
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The Texas State Bobcats (2-2) are set to face the Troy Trojans (1-4) at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The Bobcats are favorites by 13.0 points with the over/under set at 57.5.
The Texas State Bobcats arrive with a 2-2 record this season. In their previous game against the Sam Houston Bearkats, the Bobcats suffered a 40-39 loss. The Bobcats allowed 298 yards on 57 rushing attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. Texas State also gave up 95 passing yards on 10 completions out of 19 attempts. They totaled 417 yards on 67 plays, with 28 rushing attempts for 91 yards at an average of 3.3 yards per carry.
The Texas State Bobcats average 37.5 points per game and 157.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 71st in college football. They have accumulated 1,807 total yards this season, scoring 12 touchdowns through the air and 7 on the ground. Texas State has gained 102 first downs but has been penalized 38 times for 332 yards and turned the ball over 7 times.
Defensively, the Bobcats have yielded 830 passing yards, ranking 51st, and 207.5 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 52.0%. They have allowed 336.3 total yards per game, with 4 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Texas State gives up an average of 3.3 yards per rushing attempt and 128.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 91st in Division 1 in points allowed at 27.0 PPG.
The Troy Trojans come into the game with a 1-4 record this season, most recently losing 13-9 against the UL Monroe Warhawks. Troy rushed for 4.2 yards per attempt, totaling 189 yards on 45 attempts, and finished the game with 260 total yards on 57 plays, averaging 4.6 yards per play. The Trojans’ passing defense allowed 135 yards on 6 completions out of 11 attempts.
Offensively, the Trojans average 21.4 points per game and 332.4 total yards per game, ranking 109th in college football. They have amassed 361 penalty yards on 40 infractions, given up 1 interception, allowed 2 fumbles, and earned 90 first downs. Troy has thrown for 945 yards this season, averaging 189.0 passing yards per game and 143.4 rushing yards per game, totaling 717 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Trojans allow 25.8 points per game, 175.2 rushing yards per game, and have conceded 10 rushing touchdowns and 4 passing touchdowns this season. They have given up a total of 876 rushing yards and 129 points. Troy’s defense has recorded 0 fumbles recovered and 1 interception this season.
Free Pick: Take Texas State -13.0
