Game: Texas State Bobcats vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: SB Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Monarchs (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

SB Ballard Stadium is 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 by Vegas oddsmakers. The bet total is 62.5.

The Texas State Bobcats enter this matchup with a record of 4-2 this season. In their last game, the Bobcats took the field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and went home with a victory with a final score of 41-9. In the game, they had 70 plays for a total of 591 yards. The Texas State Bobcats ran the football 41 times and accumulated 271 yards, 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 collected 25 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 213 yards and a 64.1% completion rate.

When reaching the end zone, the Texas State Bobcats average 38.2 points per contest. As a unit, they average 186.2 yards on the ground, which ranks them 42nd in the country. The Bobcats have totaled 2,865 yards this season. When it comes to getting to the end zone, Texas State has scored 19 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns on the ground. Texas State accumulated 156 1st downs as a team and was called on 48 violations for 415 yards. They turned the ball over ten times.

The Bobcats rank 59th nationally in opponents’ scoring, giving up 22.3 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.3 yards per rush attempt and 124.8 yards on the ground per game for the season. In total, they gave up 749 yards in 6 contests. In passing yards, the Bobcats give up 1,311 yards, which ranks them 76th in the country. They conceded 218.5 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion rate of 55.3%. Overall, they have allowed 343.3 yards per game, which ranks them 56th in college football. They scored 6 touchdowns by air and 9 touchdowns with the ball.

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The Monarchs go into this matchup 2-4 this season. In their last game, the Monarchs won 21-14 against the Georgia State Panthers in the final. 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 343 total yards on 68 plays (5.0 yards per play). The Monarchs’ pass defense yielded a 60.9% completion rate and gave up 260 yards on 28 for 46 passing. Old Dominion allowed 28 rushing attempts for 57 yards (2.0 yards per rush).

The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 337.2 yards per game, which ranks 109th nationally. The Old Dominion offense has racked up 370 yards of penalties on 41 infractions, ranking 50th nationally when it comes to hurting your team. They are averaging 172.8 yards per game and have rushed for 1,037 yards this season. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles, and they have recorded 104 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Monarchs rank 104th in the country with 23.0 PPG. So far this season, the Monarchs have thrown for a total of 986 yards passing and averaged 164.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 124th in college football.

Old Dominion has totaled 947 rushing yards (157.8 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have conceded eight touchdowns through the air in addition to 250.5 yards/contest, ranking 106th in college football. Their defense has recorded 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions this season. The Monarchs’ defense has appeared in 453 games, good for 126th in D-1. The Monarchs give up 27.7 points per game, ranking them 93rd in Division 1. They have allowed a total of 166 points over the course of the season.

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

Man’s Choice: Take the Bobcats -10.0

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