UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas State Bobcats Prediction 9/7/24 NCAAF Week 2 Pick Today

UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas State Bobcats Prediction 9/7/24 NCAAF Week 2 Pick Today

Week 2 of the college football season brings an intriguing matchup between the UTSA Roadrunners and the Texas State Bobcats. Both teams enter the fray undefeated, eager to solidify their standings and build on early momentum. Taking place at UFCU Stadium and broadcast on ESPNU, this game presents a ripe opportunity for both teams to demonstrate their strategic capabilities. For fans and bettors, our exclusive free NCAAF predictions offer comprehensive insights into potential outcomes and critical facets of this engaging face-off.

 

UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas State Bobcats 9/7/24 Game Info

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET
Where: UFCU Stadium 
TV: ESPNU
Stream: Sofascore

 

UTSA Roadrunners (1-0) vs. Texas State Bobcats (1-0)

 

Apart from brilliant passing, the UTSA Roadrunners consist of other productive offensive athletes and proficient runners as well. In fact, Robert Henry fits perfectly into the UTSA offensive backfield, as he was able to steal 30 yards in 6 rushing attempts at an average of 5 yards. In as much as Henry failed to score, it doesn’t matter, his attempts are good, as such evading skills are needed, demonstrated in the game played today of Albany vs West Virginia. Looking out for the constant rushing pressure on the opponents is what is the aim of this game. Wide receiver Devin McCuin was able to tally up 11 receptions, garnering 79 yards and catching 2 touchdowns that were also in his red zone. He is the type who will be inaccurate at times but has great target visions, allowing coaches to utilize him for chain moving.

 

However, unlike them, Texas State Bobcats have a formidable group that has great ability both running and throwing. It took only five plays for running back Ismail Mahdi to finish for the night with some impressive statistics. He ended up successfully rushing for 156 yards off 28 attempts with an average of 5.6 and scoring at least one touchdown crossing the end zone. This sort of athleticism is vital just like it should be to today’s Central Michigan vs FIU game. Bastilla got out as well with great numbers, picking up 91 yards on six receptions at an average of 15.2 for each catch and two touchdowns. Plays like this are what Texas State does best, and Mack puts the team in the right spots to win.

 

Owen McCown QB vs. Jordan McCloud QB

 

UTSA quarterback Owen McCown weighs such over and is rather determined and accurate. McCown was quite successful as he had completed 28 out of 38 passes for a total of 340 yards with a commendable completion rate of 73.7 percent with three touchdown passes. Even though he was under pressure that resulted in five sacks, McCown would still throw the ball with a passer rating of 174.9 which depicts why he was able to complete long passes over defenders who were up in his face. Although McCown is already a huge advantage for the UTSA system in that he is able to stay cool inside the pocket but extend the play, there is still a lot of room to improve how to evade sacks for the benefit of the fluidity of the offense.

 

Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud is in a confident mood in Week 2 after a good week one. McCloud was able to complete 21 passes out of the 30 attempts and gained a total of 238 yards, showcasing outstanding touchdowns against interceptions ratio and pass rating of 163. This allows McCloud to be able to provide a progressive change in the offense by shifting offensive waves without dominating a particular phase of the game. Practicing the skills of precision and putting plenty of reading into the opposing teams allows players like McCloud to join the offense in Texas State who respect the possibilities for scoring rather than taking risks.

 

NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Texas State -1, Total Odds: 62.5

 

The Texas State Bobcats have a slender -1 edge in terms of their spread, which indicates that expectations among the two competing sides are almost on the same level. This time, the line points to hot offensive action, as it is set at 62.5, calling for a possibility of both teams losing offensive chances. However, it would be interesting to see how Texas State’s home advantage balances against the history of UTSA beating the Bobcats.

 

UTSA Roadrunners Betting Trends

 

UTSA has a robust track record of success, reflected in a significant 9-1 SU run in recent games. Despite a challenging 1-6 ATS recent streak in September, their SU confidence reconfirmed against Texas State highlights broader strategic effectiveness. The Roadrunners demonstrate a tendency for unders, as seen in 10 of their last 15 contests, augmenting expectations of controlling scoring thrusts.

 

Texas State Bobcats Betting Trends

 

Texas State brings forth a balanced array of trends, achieving a 3-6 ATS horizon recently while marking an enhanced home strength manifesting an 8-4 SU streak. Within the Conference USA context, their ATS recognition at 5-1 indicates their competitive edge in these encounters, supporting positive outcomes. Moreover, Texas State’s alignment of overs throughout successive weeks presents a strategic anticipation for offensive volatility, noted in their SU dominance in home games.

 

UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas State Bobcats 9/7/24 Betting Picks

 

As the Roadrunners face the Bobcats, the thin margin of favors reflects a tightly contested narrative likely unfolding at UFCU Stadium. Texas State’s dominant home form is a solid counter to UTSA’s historical competitive leverage, crafting an engaging battle to establish relative superiority.

 

Evaluating trends and team momentum, betting on Texas State to edge the narrow -1 spread holds potential as their home strength frequently shines in similar matchups. Meanwhile, considering the total odds of 62.5, a high-scoring prediction aligning with over would accommodate anticipated offensive exchanges from both teams. For those seeking finer betting points, engaging top multi-handicapper predictions can unveil opportunities in strategic prop bets, such as examining receiving yardage totals for McCuin or Hobert’s touchdown count.

 

Free Pick and Prediction: Texas State Bobcats 34, UTSA Roadrunners 31.