In this article, we formulate a Texas State vs. Arkansas State prediction for this Week 7 college football game on Saturday, October 12th at UFCU Stadium. Let’s take a look at the Texas State Bobcats vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves picks.

Arkansas State’s defense has stepped up?

Two games ago, Arkansas State and Iowa State beat them 52-7, but in their last game against South Alabama they were defeated 18-16. Arkansas State only scored 18 points, but it could have been much higher. Jaylen Raynor completed 30 of his 39 passes for 345 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. The running game wasn’t good enough and the top rusher was Zak Wallace, who finished with just 30 yards.

Arkansas State’s offense is averaging 21 points this season while its defense is giving up 30.2 points per game. The offense ranks 110th in the league while the defense ranks 101st. After this game, Arkansas State will face Southern Miss.

Texas State dominated the final game

Texas State took on Troy in their last game and it was a dominant win as they were able to secure a 38-17 win. They held a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back on the path to victory. Jordan McCloud completed 20 of his 29 passes for 252 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Torrance Burgess Jr. also had a strong game on the ground, finishing the game with 12 carries for 85 yards. Kole Wilson finished the game with four carries for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Texas State averages 37.6 points while their defense gives up 25 points per game. Texas State’s offense ranks 22nd in the league while its defense ranks 77th. Texas State needs to get off to a fast start here. Texas State will play Old Dominion following this game.

Texas State vs. Arkansas State Prediction

Arkansas State’s offense isn’t good enough, and that will be the difference here. Arkansas State’s offense averages just 21 points per game, while Texas State’s offense averages 37.6 points per game. Texas State’s offense will have no problem taking the lead and they will put on a show here. The state of Texas will have no answer and the state of Arkansas will cover the spread here.