Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Texas State Bobcats
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas
TV: ESPN
Odds/point distribution: Bobcats (+2.0)
Total/Over-Under: 58.5
The Texas State Bobcats (2-0) host the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0) on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium. Texas State begins this contest as a 2.0-point underdog. The over/under odds are set at 58.5.
The Arizona State Sun Devils come into this game with a 2-0 record. In their last game, the Sun Devils faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs and earned the win 30-23. On the ground, the Sun Devils allowed 24 yards on 27 attempts, for an average of 0.9 yards per run allowed. Arizona State allowed 18 of 28 attempts for a total of 268 yards and a completion rate of 64.3%. In the game, they ran 77 plays that gained 415 yards. The Arizona State Sun Devils ran the ball a total of 57 times and amassed 346 yards, giving them an average of 6.1 yards per attempt.
The Sun Devils have totaled 914 yards this season. In terms of touchdowns, Arizona State has scored 2 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns on the ground. They have never lost the ball. Arizona State has scored 53 first downs as a unit and committed 13 offenses for 115 yards. Offensively, they have averaged 293.5 yards on the ground, which ranks this team 7th in Division 1. In terms of scoring, the Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 39.0 points per game.
The Sun Devils rank 47th nationally in team defense, allowing 15.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running an average of 1.1 yards per carry and 32.0 yards per run play this season. In 2 games this season, they have allowed 64 rushing yards. In terms of passing yards, the Sun Devils have allowed 346 yards, which ranks them 55th in Division 1. They have given up 173.0 yards per game passing and have allowed a 58.3% completion rate. This season, they have allowed 205.0 yards per game passing, which ranks them 13th in Division 1. They have allowed 3 passing touchdowns and 1 running touchdown.
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The Bobcats enter this matchup with a season record of 2-0. The last time they were on the field, the Bobcats came away victorious over the UTSA Roadrunners by a score of 49-10. The Bobcats finished the game with 504 yards on 72 carries (7.0 yards per play). Texas State rushed the ball 4.3 yards per attempt and finished the game with 195 yards on 45 carries. Texas State stopped 30 rushing attempts for 82 yards (2.7 yards per carry). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a 48.0% completion rate and gave up 252 yards on 24 of 50 passes.
In terms of points scored, the Bobcats rank 30th in the nation, averaging 41.5 PPG. The Texas State Bobcats average 495.0 yards/game, which ranks them 26th in the country. The Texas State offense has 175 yards in penalties on 19 violations, which ranks them 12th in the country in assisting the opponent. They have thrown 2 interceptions, allowed 1 fumble, and gained 56 first downs. On the year so far, the Bobcats have averaged 582 passing yards and 291.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 34th in college football. They have averaged 204.0 running yards per game and have rushed for 408 total yards.
Texas State has allowed 133 total yards rushing (66.5 yards per game) and 1 touchdown by the running game this season. They have allowed 3 passing touchdowns as well as 244.5 yards per game, which ranks them 100th in the nation. They have 1 fumble and 1 interception this season. The Bobcats’ defense has been involved in 143 plays, which ranks them 110th in college football. The Bobcats have given up 18.5 PPG, which ranks them 66th in D-1. They have given up 37 total points.
Who will win the Sun Devils/Bobcats college football game against the spread tonight?
Tony’s tip: Take the Sun Devils -2.0
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