Colorado State Rams vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 10/15/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location: UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 68.5

UFCU Stadium is where the Texas State Bobcats (2-3) will take on the Colorado State Rams (2-3) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Colorado State opens as 14.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 68.5.

The Colorado State Rams step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Rams played the Oregon State Beavers and ended up losing by a score of 56-26. In the running game, the Rams conceded 223 yards on 36 attempts, which calculates to 6.2 yds per rush surrendered. Colorado State surrendered 31 pass completions on 34 tries for 427 yds, and a completion percentage of 91.2%. At the end of the game, they tallied 57 plays which gave them 366 yds. The Colorado State Rams ran the football 29 different times and accrued 188 yards, which came out to an average of 6.5 yds per carry.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Colorado State Rams are averaging 37.4 PPG. Offensively they're averaging 175.2 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 55th in college football. The Rams have racked up 2,242 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Colorado State has amassed 14 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. Colorado State has amassed 99 first downs as a team, and they have committed 23 infractions for 177 yds. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Rams have allowed 1,323 yds which puts them in 101st in the country. They are allowing 264.6 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 70.4%. For the season, they are conceding 493.2 yards/game which has them sitting 137th in Division 1. They have given up 9 touchdowns by air and 15 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up 6.0 yards per run and 228.6 yards on the ground per contest for the year. During the season, they have given up 1,143 rushing yards through 5 games. The Rams rank 133rd in D-1 in terms of team defense, giving up 38.6 points per game.

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The Bobcats step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last game, the Bobcats took a defeat with a final score of 31-29 when they played the San Diego State Aztecs. Texas State rushed the ball for 3.3 yards per tote, totaling 193 yards on 58 attempts. The Bobcats ended up finishing with 565 yds while they ran 102 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Bobcats secondary gave up a completion percentage of 65.2%, relinquishing 109 yds on 15 for 23 through the air. Texas State conceded 29 running attempts for 130 yards (4.5 yards per carry).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Bobcats are ranking 42nd in Division 1 averaging 34.8 points per game. The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 531.6 yards/game, which is good for 3rd in the nation. The Texas State offense has compiled 292 yards of penalties on 32 infractions, which is good for 98th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 5 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have recorded 134 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Bobcats have compiled 1,340 passing yards in addition to an average of 268.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 33rd in the country. They hold an average of 263.6 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,318 yards overall.

Texas State has given up a total of 614 yards on the ground (122.8 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have given up 10 touchdowns via the pass and 300.4 yards/contest, ranking them 138th in D-1. In total, they have surrendered 166 points. Their defense has earned 1 fumble and 4 interceptions this year. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 371 plays, which is 76th in the nation. The Bobcats are allowing 33.2 PPG, which has them sitting 126th in the country.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Rams +14.5

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