Texas State at South Alabama 10/17/20 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/15/2020 at 6:14 PM ET

Texas State at South Alabama 10/17/20 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Texas State Bobcats visit Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday to play the South Alabama Jaguars. Texas State dropped to 1-4 following its 37-17 loss to the Troy Trojans on Saturday. In the loss, Texas State quarterback Brandy McBride passed for just 93 yards and one touchdown while running back Calvin Hill rushed for just 57 yards. The Bobcats offense could not get going on a rainy day in North Carolina.

Brady McBride has passed for 549 yards with four touchdowns, two interceptions and has been sacked seven times. The leading rusher for Texas State is Calvin Hill with 308 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Jeremiah Heidel with 241 yards and three touchdown receptions. On the defense, linebacker Gavin Graham has a team-high 35 tackles. 

South Alabama is 1-2 on season after losing its last game to the UAB Blazers 42-10 two weeks ago. The Jaguars had their game against the Troy Trojans postponed last Saturday due to issues with covid19. In the loss to UAB, South Alabama quarterback Chance Lovertich passed for 168 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Jaguars trailed 28-10 at the half and were held scoreless after the break.

Chance Lovertich has passed for 479 yards with four touchdowns, one interception and has been sacked seven times. The leading rusher for South Alabama is Carlos Davis with 272 yards and one touchdown, while Jalen Tolbert is the leading receiver with 327 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, linebacker Nick Mobley has a team-high 33 tackles, while safety Keith Gallmon has  26.

South Alabama has had two weeks off due to issues with covid-19 and although Texas State lost to Troy on Saturday, the Bobcats will be in a much better situation when facing South Alabama. The Jaguars have lost 11 of their last 13 straight up. In contrast, Texas State has covered the number in five of its last seven and will win and cover on the road Saturday over the South Alabama Jaguars. Final Score Prediction, Texas State Bobcats win and cover ATS 31-23.

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