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Star runner Ismail Mahdi and the Texas State Bobcats (4-2) face the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-3) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium.
The Bobcats are very heavy favorites (currently -16.5) in their game versus the Warhawks, with the over/under being 64 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bobcats are -851 and the Warhawks are +562.)
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Game Info for Texas State vs. UL Monroe
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 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 | -16.5 | -109 | -111 | 64 | -110 | -110 | -851 | +562 |
Texas State Pick Insights
- Texas State has posted a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Texas State is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 16.5 points or more this season.
- Two of Texas State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Texas State Stats & Insights
- While Texas State ranks 20th-worst in the FBS in total defense with 430.3 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on offense, as the Bobcats rank 13th-best in the FBS (481.3 yards per game).
- Texas State ranks 99th in scoring defense this season (29.8 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 41.2 points per game.
- Texas State owns the 33rd-ranked passing offense this season (276.2 passing yards per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 19th-worst with 264.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Texas State sports the 104th-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (166 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 16th-best with 205.2 rushing yards per game.
- In addition to a 52% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS, Texas State has put up the 62nd-ranked third-down percentage (41.2%) on offense.
- Texas State ranks 53rd in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (16th in the FBS) and committing 10 (92nd in the FBS).
Texas State’s Best Players
- TJ Finley has thrown for 1,620 yards (270 ypg) to lead Texas State, completing 73.3% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season.
- Mahdi has racked up 676 yards on 84 carries while finding the end zone eight times as a runner.
- Malik Hornsby has been handed the ball 14 times this year and racked up 165 yards (27.5 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Joey Hobert’s team-leading 502 yards as a receiver have come on 38 catches (out of 46 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Ashtyn Hawkins has put together a 380-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 30 passes on 44 targets.
- Kole Wilson has been the target of 33 passes and compiled 27 catches for 348 yards, an average of 58 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Ben Bell has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also recording seven TFL and 28 tackles.
- Brian Holloway is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 47 tackles, five TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Shawn Holton has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 37 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
UL Monroe Betting Insights
- UL Monroe has covered the spread twice in four opportunities this year.
- UL Monroe is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or greater this year.
- Two of UL Monroe’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
UL Monroe Pick Insights
- UL Monroe has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 19th-worst in total offense (325.2 total yards per game) and seventh-worst in total defense (455.2 total yards allowed per game).
- This season has been ugly for UL Monroe on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 18.2 points per contest (eighth-worst) and ceding 34 points per game (16th-worst).
- UL Monroe has plenty of room to improve in the passing game, as it ranks fifth-worst in passing yards per game (133.2) this season and 12th-worst in passing yards allowed per game (283.6).
- With 192 rushing yards per game on offense, UL Monroe ranks 30th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 107th, giving up 171.6 rushing yards per game.
- UL Monroe has plenty of room to improve on third down, as it ranks 11th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (31.3%) and are fifth-worst in third-down rate allowed (51.4%).
- UL Monroe has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 13th-best at +5.
UL Monroe’s Best Players
- Jiya Wright has recored 545 passing yards, or 109 per game, so far this season. He has completed 51.6% of his passes and has collected five touchdowns with five interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 39.2 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
- The team’s top rusher, Hunter Smith, has carried the ball 38 times for 277 yards (55.4 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Woullard has run for 259 yards across 43 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Tyrone Howell leads his team with 275 receiving yards on 27 catches with five touchdowns.
- Dariyan Wiley has put together a 142-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 10 passes on 20 targets.
- Devaughn Mortimer has racked up 68 reciving yards (13.6 ypg) this season.
- James Smith leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and seven tackles.
- Michael Batton is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 35 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
- A.J. Watts has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 15 tackles and two passes defended.
