The Texas State Bobcats (1-0) are in action on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET against the UTSA Roadrunners (1-0) at UFCU Stadium.
The Bobcats are favored, but by less than a field goal (-1.5), against the Roadrunners. The over/under for this matchup is 58.5 points.
Keep reading to check out our preview for this season, and find all of our betting picks here, too!
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Bet $20, Payout $38.52
Texas State -1.5 vs. UTSA
Texas State vs. UTSA Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Bobcats (-1.5)
- Moneyline: Bobcats (-119), Roadrunners (-101)
- Total: 58.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Texas State vs. UTSA Betting Stats and Info
- Texas State compiled a 6-6-0 ATS record last year.
- Texas State was favored by 1.5 points or more seven times last season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
- Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total five times in Texas State games.
- UTSA went 6-6-1 ATS last season.
- UTSA did not cover the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more last season (in two opportunities).
- A total of five of UTSA games last year went over the point total.
Texas State vs. UTSA Key Players
Texas State Bobcats
- Last year TJ Finley racked up 3,439 passing yards (264.5 per game) while going 279-for-414 (67.4%) and throwing for 24 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
- Ismail Mahdi rushed for 1,331 yards on 223 carries (102.4 yards per game) and scored 10 touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 21.2 receiving yards per game, grabbing 20 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown.
- Donerio Davenport totaled 461 rushing yards on 91 carries, with two touchdowns on the ground, last year.
- Last year Joey Hobert was targeted 99 times and notched 76 catches for 895 yards with eight touchdowns.
- Ashtyn Hawkins also tacked on 874 receiving yards on 55 grabs and three touchdowns. He was targeted 85 times, and averaged 67.2 yards per game.
- Kole Wilson racked up 747 receiving yards on 66 catches with eight TDs.
- Last season, Ben Bell collected 10 sacks, 14 TFL and 57 tackles.
- In his most recent campaign, Brian Holloway collected 105 tackles, 11 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and four interceptions.
UTSA Roadrunners
- Last season Frank Harris recorded 2,506 passing yards (192.8 per game) while going 218-for-336 (64.9%) and throwing for 18 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He tacked on 323 rushing yards on 86 carries and four TDs.
- Kevorian Barnes ran for 715 yards on 147 attempts (55 yards per game) and scored six touchdowns a season ago.
- Last year Robert Henry ran for 588 yards on 127 carries (45.2 yards per game), with 11 rushing touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus grabbed 88 passes for 1,149 yards last year with 10 touchdowns. He was targeted 124 times, and averaged 88.4 yards per game.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg chipped in with 33 grabs for 575 yards and seven touchdowns. He was targeted 63 times, and put up 44.2 receiving yards per game.
- Devin McCuin caught 42 passes on 64 targets for 546 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 42 receiving yards per game.
- Last season Trey Moore collected 14 sacks, 15 TFL, 46 tackles, and one interception.
- Ken Robinson’s 2023 campaign saw him total 65 tackles and one TFL.
- Nicktroy Fortune intercepted two passes while adding 25 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended a season ago.