Arizona State vs Texas State Picks and Prediction – 9/12/2024

The week three college football schedule will kick off on Thursday night, when the Arizona State Sun Devils visit the Texas State Bobcats. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks. The Sun Devils are off to a 2-0 start and are averaging 39 points per game for second year head coach Kenny Dillingham. Last week, Arizona State raced out to a ten-point lead after one quarter and possessed the ball for 40 minutes during a 30-23 home victory versus Mississippi State. 

QB Sam Leavitt started the scoring with a 17-yard touchdown run and gave Arizona State a 27-3 halftime lead on his second score of the night. RB Cam Skattebo rushed for a career-high 262 yards on 33 carries for the Sun Devils.

The Texas State Bobcats won eight games a season ago and have the talent to challenge for a Sun Belt Conference title. The Bobcats (2-0) are averaging a shade below 500 yards and have scored 83 points through their first two games. On Saturday, Texas State erupted for 35 points during the first half of a dominant 49-10 home victory versus UTSA. 

QB Jordan McCloud ran for two scores in the first quarter to stake Texas State to a 14-3 advantage. McCloud threw for 309 yards and found Chris Dawn Jr. for two touchdowns (46 and 21 yds). Lincoln Pare contributed a game-high 109 rushing yards and two scores for the Bobcats. 

Arizona State has looked impressive during victories against Wyoming and Mississippi State to start the year. The Sun Devils surrendered 32 points per game in 2023, but have cut that number in half. Look for Arizona State to move to 3-0 behind that improved defense. Final Score Prediction, Arizona State Sun Devils win 38-28.