The Texas State Bobcats(2-0) host the Arizona State Sun Devils(2-0) on Thursday night. The Bobcats are coming off a 49-10 win over UTSA, where quarterback Jordan McCloud completed 18 of 27 passes for 309 yards, 2 TDs, and one interception.
The Sun Devils are coming off an impressive 30-23 win over Mississippi State. Running back Cameron Skattebo carried the ball 33 times for 262 yards. QB Sam Leavitt completed 10 of 20 passes for 69 yards while rushing 11 times for 68 yards and 2 TDs.
Will the Bobcats remain undefeated, or will the Sun Devils be too hot to handle?
Texas State vs. Arizona State Match Details
Fixture: Arizona State @ Texas State
Date and Time: Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm EST
Location: Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, Texas
Key Stats
Texas State
The Bobcats enter the game 2-0, averaging 41.50 points per game to start the season. Running back Ismail Mahdi leads the team in rushing, averaging 91 yards per game, while Lincoln Pare averages 66.5 rushing yards per game. QB Jordan McCloud is averaging 273.5 passing yards per game while completing 68.42% of his passes. He has thrown 5 TDs and 2 INTs to start the season.
Wide Receiver Chris Dawn Jr. leads the team in receiving with 2 TDs and 81.5 receiving yards per game. Fellow teammate Joey Hobert also has 2 TDs this season and is averaging 71.5 receiving yards per game. From a defensive standpoint, Texas State has one INT, 7 sacks, and hit the opposing quarterback 19 times. They are allowing 18.5 points per game.
Arizona State
The Sun Devils enter the game 2-0, averaging 39 points per game to start the season. Cam Skattebo leads the team in rushing, averaging 155.5 yards per game, and has reached the endzone once. QB Sam Leavitt is averaging 163.5 passing yards per game while completing 57.14% of his passes. He has thrown 2 TDs and 0 INTs to start the season. He has also rushed 19 times for 133 yards and 2 TDs.
Wide Receiver Kyson Brown is averaging a team-high 36.5 receiving yards per game and has scored one TD. From a defensive standpoint, Arizona State has 2 INTs, 7 sacks, and hit the opposing quarterback 4 times. They are allowing 15 points per game.
Prediction
Texas State's passing game has been efficient since the start of the season and is the only way they have a chance in this one. Jordan McCloud is a viable duo-threat quarterback, and Ismail Mahdi has been efficient on the ground. Still, Arizona State's defense is only giving up 32 rushing yards per game, which doesn't help the Bobcats.
The Sun Devils rushing attack has been dominant this year, but the Bobcats defense only allows 66.5 rushing yards per game. QB Sam Leavitt hasn't had to throw the ball much, but if Texas State's defense can stop the rushing attack, he will have to open things up.
I think this match favors Arizona State, who had a noteworthy win last week against the Bulldogs of Mississippi State. The Bobcats have not been tested yet, and I see them getting exposed in this one. I am rolling Sun Devils to roll in this one.
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