Texas State Bobcats vs Boise State Broncos Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Boise State Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Texas State Bobcats (4-3) are headed to Albertsons Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026 where they will play the Boise State Broncos (6-1). Texas State opens as 12.5-point underdogs. The total is 63.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this game with a record of 4-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bobcats faced the Utah State Aggies and notched a win by a score of 20-17. The Texas State Bobcats rushed the ball a total of 31 times and tallied 83 yds, which had them averaging 2.7 yards per carry. On the day, they ran 68 plays which totaled 250 yards. Texas State surrendered 22 completions on 37 tries for 212 yds, and a completion rate of 59.5%. Against the run, the Bobcats conceded 73 yards on 32 tries, which is 2.3 yards per rush surrendered.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Texas State Bobcats are averaging 37.1 points per contest. Offensively they're averaging 272.0 yards on the ground which is 4th in the nation. The Bobcats have earned 3,624 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Texas State has earned 15 passing touchdowns and 17 touchdowns via the ground. Texas State has 185 first downs, and they have been hurt by 41 penalties for 367 yds. They have surrendered the football 10 different times.

The Bobcats sit in 111th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 30.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.7 yards per run and 119.3 yards on the ground per game this season. Overall, they have conceded 835 rushing yards through 7 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Bobcats have given up 1,996 yards which has them ranked 131st in the nation. They have conceded 285.1 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 65.9%. During the season, they have relinquished 404.4 yards/contest putting them 113th in Division 1. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air as well as 11 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Broncos come into this game with a record of 6-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Broncos walked away with a victory by a final of 31-10 against the Washington State Cougars. Boise State allowed 33 rush attempts for 53 yds (1.6 yds per rush). The Broncos secondary gave up a completion rate of 52.5%, surrendering 191 yds on 21 for 40 passing. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 407 yards on 61 plays (6.7 yds per play). Boise State ended up running for 7.0 yards per attempt, totaling 258 yds on 37 carries.

The Boise State Broncos are averaging 444.3 yards/game, which is good for 30th in Division 1. The Boise State offense has accrued 389 yards of penalties on 40 violations, which ranks 111th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 237.9 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,665 yards overall. They have given away no picks while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 166 first downs. In terms of their scoring prowess, the Broncos are sitting 36th in college football with 34.4 points per contest. During this campaign to this point, the Broncos have compiled 1,445 yards through the air as well as an average of 206.4 passing yards per contest, ranking them 95th in the nation.

The Broncos are allowing 20.6 points per game, which puts them 38th in the country. Boise State has surrendered a total of 694 rushing yards (99.1 yards per outing) and 5 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have conceded 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 251.3 yards per outing, which has them in 117th in D-1. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 398 plays, which is 3rd in D-1. They have 1 fumble recovered and 6 interceptions so far this season. This year, they have given up 144 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats +12.5

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