Texas State Bobcats vs UTSA Roadrunners Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs UTSA Roadrunners

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Roadrunners (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 66

Alamodome is the location where the UTSA Roadrunners (0-1) will attempt to defeat the Texas State Bobcats (1-0) on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Texas State opens this matchup as 4.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 66.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats played the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took home the win by a score of 52-27. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 66 plays which totaled 606 yards. The Texas State Bobcats ended up running the ball 39 different times and totaled 392 yds, which earned them an average of 10.1 yds per carry. Against the run, the Bobcats conceded 143 yards on 33 attempts, which is 4.3 yds per rush surrendered. Texas State conceded 23 pass completions on 34 tries for a total of 248 yards, and a completion rate of 67.6%.

The Bobcats have earned 606 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Texas State has compiled 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. They haven't turned the ball over yet. Texas State has earned 30 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 6 penalties for 42 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 392.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 4th in the country. In terms of putting points on the board, the Texas State Bobcats are averaging 52.0 points per game.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Bobcats are giving up 248 yds which has them ranked 99th in Division 1. They have relinquished 248.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 67.6%. During the season, they have surrendered 391.0 yards per contest which ranks them 104th in the country. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air in addition to 2 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 4.3 yards per tote and 143.0 yards on the ground per contest on the season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 143 running yards through 1 game. The Bobcats are ranked 102nd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 27.0 points per contest.

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The Roadrunners come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Roadrunners took a loss by a final score of 42-24 when they faced the Texas A&M Aggies. The Roadrunners ended up finishing with 373 yards on 67 plays (5.6 yds per play). UTSA ran the ball for 6.2 yds per carry, totaling 203 yards on 33 carries. UTSA relinquished 23 rushing attempts for 108 yards (4.7 yards per rush). The Roadrunners secondary conceded a completion percentage of 63.9%, relinquishing 291 yds on 23 out of 36 through the air.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Roadrunners currently rank 80th in D-1 maintaining an average of 24.0 PPG. The UTSA Roadrunners maintain an average of 373.0 yards/game, ranking them 72nd in D-1. The UTSA offense has accrued 34 yards of penalties on 4 infractions, which ranks them 107th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have been able to earn 17 first downs. During the season to this point, the Roadrunners have a total of 170 passing yards, which has them sitting 92nd in D-1. They have an average of 203.0 run yards per game.

The Roadrunners are giving up 42.0 points per game, which has them sitting 124th in the country. UTSA has conceded a total of 108 rushing yards. They have conceded 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 291.0 yards per outing, which has them in 124th in the country. The Roadrunners defense has taken part in 59 plays, which ranks 45th in D-1. They haven't forced a turnover.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Roadrunners college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bobcats +4.5

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