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On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, the Texas State Bobcats (2-1) will host the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-3).
The Bobcats are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -17) against the Wolf Pack. The over/under for this game is 59 points.
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Game Info for Texas State vs. Nevada
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | -17 | -108 | -112 | 59 | -110 | -110 | -862 | +575 |
Texas State Pick Insights
- Texas State is 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
- Texas State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Texas State Stats & Insights
- With 432 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS, Texas State has been forced to lean on its 37th-ranked offense (455.7 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- On offense, Texas State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by putting up 44 points per game. The Bobcats rank 93rd on defense (28.3 points allowed per game).
- With 304 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS, Texas State has been forced to rely on their 44th-ranked passing offense (264.7 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Texas State ranks 35th in run offense (191 rushing yards per game) and 72nd in run defense (128 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 14th-worst in the FBS (49.1% third-down percentage), Texas State has played better on offense, ranking 94th in the FBS by posting a 36.4% third-down percentage.
- With four forced turnovers (63rd in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (11th in the FBS), Texas State’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 29th in college football.
Texas State’s Best Players
- TJ Finley has 760 yards passing for Texas State, completing 67.9% of his passes and throwing six touchdowns this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Ismail Mahdi, has carried the ball 15 times for 183 yards (61 per game), scoring two times.
- Malik Hornsby has collected 133 yards on 10 attempts, scoring two times.
- Kole Wilson’s 184 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 15 times and has registered 13 catches and one touchdown.
- Drew Donley has grabbed nine passes while averaging 53.7 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Joey Hobert’s 11 grabs are good enough for 154 yards and one touchdown.
- Deven Wright has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and three tackles.
- Texas State’s tackle leader, Brian Holloway, has 25 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Tory Spears leads the team with one interception, while also recording 19 tackles and one pass defended.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Nevada has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 17 points or more this season.
- Nevada has hit the over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- Nevada has lots of room to improve, as it ranks 10th-worst in total yards per game (296.3) and fourth-worst in total yards surrendered per game (524).
- Nevada has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking seventh-worst in points (14.7 per game) and sixth-worst in points allowed (43.3 per game).
- Nevada has been struggling against the pass, ranking sixth-worst with 354.7 passing yards given up per game. It has been more productive on offense, posting 190.7 passing yards per contest (104th-ranked).
- Nevada’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating 105.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 105th with 169.3 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Nevada’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 34% third-down percentage, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 86th with a 41.4% third-down rate allowed.
- Nevada has a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 75th in the FBS.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has 399 passing yards, or 133 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60% of his passes. He’s also helped out on the ground with 27.3 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- Sean Dollars has carried the ball 32 times for 119 yards, with two touchdowns. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 53 yards.
- Ashton Hayes has collected 83 yards (on 25 attempts).
- Jamaal Bell’s 209 receiving yards (69.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 21 receptions on 26 targets with one touchdown.
- Spencer Curtis has caught six passes and compiled 100 receiving yards (33.3 per game).
- John Jackson III has racked up 79 reciving yards (26.3 ypg) this season.
- Stone Combs has racked up one sack to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and eight tackles.
- Emany Johnson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 17 tackles and two TFL.
