Texas State entered this season with some expectations to compete for a Sun Belt Championship. And the Bobcats have played like a team that could even be in contention for a College Football Playoff spot.
The Bobcats began the year with a season-opening win at home, 52-27 over Eastern Michigan. Then they took on an in-state rival, UTSA, on the road and found a way to win 43-36.
Now the Bobcats are ninth in this week’s HERO Sports Group of Five Top 25 media poll. And they could bolster their CFP resume with a win this week as they take on a Power Four opponent, Arizona State.
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Texas State vs. Arizona State Betting Odds
Arizona State is a -17.5 college football betting odds favorite against Texas State, with the Over/Under being 60.5.
The moneyline for Texas State is +600, while it’s -900 for Arizona State.
Texas State vs. Arizona State On TV
The matchup between Texas State and Arizona State will be televised on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
The game will kick off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 13. The contest is taking place at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
Texas State vs. Arizona State Prediction
I predict Arizona State will win but Texas State will cover the 17.5-point spread. I also project the game will go Over 60.5 total points.
Arizona State is coming off a 24-20 loss at Mississippi State, so I could see why some people might even think the Sun Devils will also lose this game this week. But I think they will be desperate to win their matchup with a Group of Five team with the hopes of eventually getting back into the College Football Playoff discussion.
That said, I think Texas State has what it takes to keep this one close. The Bobcats should especially have fans optimistic after they won at UTSA a week ago.
With quarterback Brad Jackson, running back Lincoln Pare, and wide receiver Beau Sparks, the Bobcats have plenty of offensive firepower. They’re capable, in my opinion, of putting up more than 30 points in this clash.
I expect this to be an exciting game with plenty of points scored on both sides, but I think Arizona State ultimately will win at home.
