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At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Texas State Bobcats (2-3) are at home against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-2).
The Bobcats are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +18.5) versus the Mountaineers (with an over/under of 55 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Appalachian State vs. Texas State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: San Marcos, Texas
- Stadium: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineers | -18.5 | -109 | -112 | 55 | -110 | -110 | -1195 | +693 |
Appalachian State Betting Insights
- Texas State is 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Texas State is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 18.5-point underdogs.
- In Texas State’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Appalachian State ranks 36th in the FBS with 452.6 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 47th in total defense (342.2 yards allowed per contest).
- Appalachian State ranks 28th in scoring offense (37.4 points per game) and 82nd in scoring defense (27.4 points allowed per game) this season.
- Appalachian State is averaging 264.6 passing yards per game offensively this year (45th in the FBS), and is giving up 201.2 passing yards per game (41st) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Appalachian State is totaling 188.0 rushing yards per game offensively this season (37th in the FBS), and is allowing 141.0 rushing yards per game (67th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Appalachian State is putting up a 42.2% third-down conversion rate on offense (53rd in the FBS), and ranks 74th on defense with a 38.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Appalachian State has forced eight total turnovers (45th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (10th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +5, the 21st-best in college football.
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Chase Brice has 1,273 passing yards for Appalachian State, completing 61.5% of his passes and throwing 15 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
- Camerun Peoples has racked up 372 yards on 57 carries while finding the end zone three times as a runner.
- Daetrich Harrington has been handed the ball 36 times this year and racked up 183 yards (36.6 per game) with one touchdown.
- Christan Horn’s leads his squad with 344 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 15 catches (out of 28 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- DaShaun Davis has put up a 231-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 20 passes on 27 targets.
- Kaedin Robinson has been the target of 27 passes and compiled 13 receptions for 202 yards, an average of 40.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Nick Hampton has racked up 5.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
- Appalachian State’s tackle leader, Nicholas Ross, has 27 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
- Dexter Lawson Jr. has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has eight tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Texas State Betting Insights
- Texas State has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this season.
- Texas State is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 18.5 points or more this season.
- In Texas State’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Texas State Stats & Insights
- Texas State is putting up 344.4 total yards per game on offense this season (103rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 338.0 total yards per contest (41st-ranked).
- Texas State ranks 24th-worst in points per game (21.8), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 73rd in the FBS with 26.4 points allowed per contest.
- Texas State ranks 74th in the FBS with 240.6 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 34th with 192.6 passing yards allowed per game on defense.
- Texas State’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 103.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 73rd with 145.4 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- From an offensive angle, Texas State is posting a 35.5% third-down conversion percentage (92nd-ranked). It ranks 38th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (32.4% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing nine turnovers (28th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 12 times (116th in the FBS) this season, Texas State sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -3.
Texas State’s Best Players
- Layne Hatcher has recored 1,203 passing yards, or 240.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.5% of his passes and has thrown 11 touchdowns with six interceptions.
- The team’s top rusher, Calvin Hill, has carried the ball 68 times for 313 yards (62.6 per game) with one touchdown.
- Lincoln Pare has collected 212 yards (on 49 carries).
- Ashtyn Hawkins has hauled in 327 receiving yards on 36 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Marcell Barbee has put up a 173-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 12 passes on 25 targets.
- Javen Banks’ 12 targets have resulted in seven receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown.
- Levi Bell leads the team with 3.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed 6.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
- Kordell Rodgers has a team-high three interceptions to go along with seven tackles and three passes defended.
