Texas State and Southern Miss Battle for Conference Supremacy in Saturday Showdown
Texas State and Southern Miss will be looking for a conference win in the Magnolia State as they face each other in an exciting matchup this Saturday night. The Golden Eagles
Game outlook
Texas State and Southern Miss will be looking for a conference win in the Magnolia State as they face each other in an exciting matchup this Saturday night. The Golden Eagles have won the last two meetings, with the most recent being a 20-14 victory on October 22, 2022. However, Texas State is opening as the favorite due to their 35-24 win over Nevada last week.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/30/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium Stadium Bobcats vs Golden Eagles Betting Odds Moneyline: Bobcats -236 | Golden Eagles +190
Spread: Bobcats -5.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles +5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 62.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas State will win straight-up is 70%.
Texas State Bobcats
Texas State, under first-year coach G.J. Kinne, defeated Nevada last week and improved to 3-1 on the season. The Bobcats trailed 10-0 at the end of the first quarter and 17-0 at halftime, before they scored 35 unanswered points for an 18-point lead. Texas State is ranked 13th in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 44.00 points per game. They stand 95th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing 28.33 points per game. TJ Finley is 80 of 112 passing for 1,055 yards with 8 touchdowns and one interception, while Malik Hornsby has 146 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Ismail Mahdi leads the Bobcats on the ground with 36 carries for 399 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. Joey Hobert leads the team with 20 receptions for 244 yards and 2 scores this season. Mason Shipley has drilled all 23 extra point attempts and is 2 of 2 on field goals.