Game: Texas State Bobcats vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday October 19, 2024

Location: SB Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Monarchs (+10.0)

Total/top-bottom: 62.5

SB Ballard Stadium is the site where the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-4) will attempt to defeat the Texas State Bobcats (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Texas State opens this game as a 10.0-point favorite from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes to 62.5.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this game with a 4-2 record for the season. In their final game, the Bobcats took the field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and took home a win with a final score of 41-9. In the game they had 70 plays that totaled 591 yards. The Texas State Bobcats ran the football 41 times and collected 271 yards for an average of 6.6 yards per attempt. Against the rush, the Bobcats gave up 171 yards on 33 attempts, which equates to 5.2 yards per run allowed. Texas State got 25 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 213 yards and a 64.1% completion percentage.

In terms of getting to the end zone, the Texas State Bobcats average 38.2 points per game. As a unit, they average 186.2 yards on the ground, which ranks 42nd in the nation. The Bobcats have totaled 2,865 yards this season. When it comes to getting to the end zone, Texas State has earned 19 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns through the ground. Texas State has totaled 156 first downs as a team and they have been called for 48 fouls for 415 yards. They turned the ball over 10 different times.

The Bobcats rank 59th in the country in opponent scoring, allowing 22.3 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.3 yards per running attempt and 124.8 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. In total, they gave up 749 running yards in 6 games. In terms of passing yards, the Bobcats are giving up 1,311 yards, which ranks 76th in the country. They have allowed 218.5 yards per game through the air and allowed a 55.3% completion percentage. Overall, they have allowed 343.3 yards/game, which ranks 56th in college football. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air, as well as 9 touchdowns with the ball.

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The Monarchs go 2-4 in this game this season. In their last game, the Monarchs walked away with a 21-14 final victory when they played the Georgia State Panthers. Old Dominion ran for 4.5 yards per carry and finished the game with 202 yards on 45 attempts. The Monarchs finished the game with a total of 343 yards rushing 68 times (5.0 yards per play). The Monarchs pass defense allowed a 60.9% completion percentage, giving up 260 yards on 28 on 46 passes. Old Dominion allowed 28 run attempts for 57 yards (2.0 yards per rush).

The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 337.2 yards/game, which ranks 109th in the nation. The Old Dominion offense has racked up 370 yards of penalties on 41 fouls, ranking them 50th in the nation in hurting your team. They are averaging 172.8 yards per game and have run for 1,037 yards this season. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have racked up 104 first downs. In terms of how much they score, the Monarchs rank 104th in the nation at 23.0 PPG. For the season to date, the Monarchs have thrown for 986 total yards through the pass and averaged 164.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 124th in college football.

Old Dominion has totaled 947 rushing yards (157.8 yards/game) this year, along with 11 touchdowns on the ground. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 250.5 yards/game, which ranks them 106th in college football. Their defense has recorded three fumbles and seven interceptions this season. The Monarchs defense has participated in 453 plays, which is 126th in D-1. The Monarchs are giving up 27.7 points per game, which ranks them 93rd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed a total of 166 points.

Who will win tonight’s Bobcats/Monarchs college football game against the spread?

Guy’s Choice: Take the Bobcats -10.0

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