Texas State vs Old Dominion Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

On Saturday, the Texas State Bobcats (4-2) face off against the Old Dominion Monarchs (2-4) at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Get the rest of our free college football picks here!

Old Dominion comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In their 21-14 victory against Georgia State, Monarchs' quarterback Colton Joseph delivered a solid performance, completing 14 of his 23 passes for a total of 141 yards and securing one touchdown. This season, Grant Wilson, also a quarterback for the team, has accumulated 507 passing yards. Additionally, their running back, Aaron Young, has notched up 301 rushing yards, while wide receiver Isiah Paige has contributed significantly with 281 receiving yards. Over the past five games, Old Dominion's defense has been challenged, conceding an average of 28.6 points per game. As they prepare to host a pivotal matchup against a Sun Belt Conference rival, the Monarchs are eager to build on their current winning momentum. On average, Old Dominion scores about 23 points in each game.

Texas State enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a commanding performance, the Texas State Bobcats triumphed over Arkansas State with a score of 41-9 in their last game. Leading the charge was quarterback Jordan McCloud, who completed 24 of his 29 pass attempts, amassing 320 yards and four touchdowns. This impressive showing is part of McCloud's season tally of 1,713 passing yards. Complementing the air attack, running back Ismail Mahdi has contributed 507 rushing yards to the team's efforts, while wide receiver Joey Hobert has added 411 receiving yards. Over their last five matchups, Texas State has maintained a strong offensive presence, averaging 39 points per game as they work to uphold their unbeaten record in conference games. As they head into their third consecutive conference matchup—and their second on the road—the Bobcats are focused on stifling Old Dominion's offense early to seize critical momentum. So far this season, the Bobcats have been a high-scoring unit, averaging 38.2 points per game overall.

Early in the season, Old Dominion has struggled to secure a victory at home. However, they are eager to change their fortunes as they gear up to face their conference rivals, Texas State, in Norfolk. Despite Old Dominion's lack of home wins so far, Texas State is fully aware of the challenges they might face and won’t be taking them lightly. Final Score Prediction, Texas State Bobcats win but fail to cover the spread, 32-27.