Utah State Aggies vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

UFCU Stadium is the site where the Texas State Bobcats (3-3) will take on the Utah State Aggies (2-4) on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Utah State opens as 13-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 57.5.

The Utah State Aggies head into this matchup 2-4 for this year. In their last game, the Aggies played against the Washington State Cougars and took home the win by a score of 17-16. The Utah State Aggies ran the football 30 different times and totaled 86 yds, which had them averaging 2.9 yards per tote. At the end of the game, they had 56 plays which gave them 236 yds. Utah State surrendered 23 completions on 36 tries for a total of 156 yards, and a completion rate of 63.9%. When it came to stopping the run, the Aggies gave up 101 yds on 32 attempts, which averages out to 3.2 yds per run allowed.

When talking about scoring points, the Utah State Aggies have an average of 14.5 points per game. As a team they're averaging 120.2 yards rushing which is 116th in Division 1. The Aggies have tallied 1,860 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Utah State has amassed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground. Utah State has recorded 98 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 50 penalties for 438 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Aggies have allowed 1,313 yards which has them sitting in 59th in Division 1. They have allowed 218.8 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.6%. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 359.7 yards/outing putting them at 76th in Division 1. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per rush and 140.8 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have conceded 845 running yards through 6 outings. The Aggies are sitting in 68th in the nation in terms of team defense, allowing 23.5 PPG.

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The Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 for this season. In their last game, the Bobcats took home the win by a final score of 66-27 when they faced the Colorado State Rams. Texas State relinquished 31 rushing attempts for 148 yards (4.8 yards per carry). The Bobcats secondary gave up a completion percentage of 63.4%, surrendering 282 yards on 26 out of 41 through the air. The Bobcats finished the contest with 716 yds while running 74 plays (9.7 yds per play). Texas State ran for 9.1 yds per carry, finishing with 503 yds on 55 carries.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Bobcats rank 9th in the country holding an average of 40.0 points per contest. The Texas State Bobcats are averaging 562.3 yards/game, ranking them 1st in the nation. The Texas State offense has racked up 322 yards of penalties on 36 infractions, which is good for 102nd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 5 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 165 first downs. For the season to this point, the Bobcats have earned 1,553 passing yards as well as an average of 258.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 40th in the country. They are averaging 303.5 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,821 yards for the year.

Texas State has yielded a total of 762 rushing yards (127.0 yards per contest) as well as 11 touchdowns rushing this year. They have allowed 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 297.3 yards/outing, which puts them in 137th in the nation. This season, they have surrendered 193 points. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovered and 4 picks on the campaign. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 443 plays, which has them ranked 94th in college football. The Bobcats are conceding 32.2 points per game, which has them 122nd in the nation.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Aggies +13.0

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