Arizona State vs Texas State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

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Arizona State is coming off a wonderful win over a Mississippi State squad that struggled early, but rallied back big late in a 30-23 Sun Devil win. ASU found its offense, its power, and it’ll need it all.

Texas State started last season by stunning Baylor, and now after getting the O going to blast UTSA 49-10, this is its massive statement. The rest of the schedule is a breeze - going 12-0 isn’t crazy if it wins this.

Arizona State vs Texas State Preview

Arizona State vs Texas State How to Watch
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, TX
How to Watch: ESPN
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Why Arizona State Will Win

How do you combat the pass rush and the great defensive line play from the Texas State front? Blast away. Texas State, welcome to 4.

Senior Cam Skattebo wasn’t needed much in the win over Wyoming, but against Mississippi State he managed to rumble 33 times for 262 yards - averaging almost eight yards per carry - on an SEC defensive front.

He grinds and brings the pop, and QB Sam Leavitt can run, too.

If you don’t think UTSA has reloaded at all - this isn’t last year’s team - then Texas State doesn’t have a big win. However …

Why Texas State Will Win

Wow did the offense kick it all in against the Roadrunners.

Two turnovers were part of the problem, but that was a true Week One performance by the Bobcats in a 34-27 win over Lamar from the FCS. Against UTSA it all clicked.

James Madison transfer Jordan McCloud went off, the offense put up over 500 yards, and while the defense that came up with seven sacks against Lamar didn’t register a sack, it did everything else right.

Arizona State had to hang on against Mississippi State, as QB Blake Shape ended up throwing for 268 yards and hit way too many of his passes in the second half. McCloud will be quick, accurate, and …

Arizona State vs Texas State: Who Will Win

Arizona State is about to take away one of the key parts to the Texas State puzzle - time.

The Bobcats have been wonderful at controlling the tempo and keeping the chains moving, but that’s not happening this week.

ASU will have the ball for close to 35 minutes, the tough offensive front will take over in the second half, and McCloud and company will be on the sidelines for way too long.

Arizona State vs Texas State Prediction, Betting Lines

Arizona State 38, Texas State 30
Line: Arizona State -1.5, o/u: 60.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Arizona State vs Texas State Must See Rating: 3

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