In this article, we will formulate a Texas State vs Arkansas State Prediction for this College Football Week 7 game on Saturday, October 12th, at the UFCU Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Texas State Bobcats vs Arkansas State Red Wolves pick.
Arkansas State Defense Stepped Up?
Two games ago Arkansas State, Iowa State was able to beat them 52-7 but in the last game against South Alabama they were defeated 18-16. Arkansas State scored only 18 points but it could have been much higher. Jaylen Raynor completed 30 of his 39 passes for 345 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. The running game wasn’t good enough and the top rusher was Zak Wallace who finished with only 30 yards.
Arkansas State’s offense is averaging 21 points on the season, while its defense is giving up 30.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 110th in the league, while the defense is ranked 101st.
Texas State Dominated Last Game
Texas State in the last game faced off against Troy and it was a dominant victory as they were able to secure the 38-17 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were up 14-0 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Jordan McCloud completed 20 of his 29 passes for 252 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Torrance Burgess Jr also had a strong game on the ground finishing with 12 carriers for 85 yards. Kole Wilson finished with four carries for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Texas State is averaging 37.6 points while their defense is giving up 25 points per game. Texas State’s offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 77th. Texas State needs to get out to a fast start here.
Texas State vs Arkansas State Prediction
Arkansas State’s offense isn’t good enough and that is going to be the difference here. Arkansas State’s offense is averaging only 21 points per game while Texas State’s offense is averaging 37.6 points per game. Texas State’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score and they are going to put on a show here. Texas State is going to have no answer, and Arkansas State will cover the spread here.