The Nevada Wolf Pack (0-3) will look to upset the Texas State Bobcats (2-1) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats are heavy favorites in this one, with the line posted at 17 points. The over/under is 59 in the contest.
Texas State vs. Nevada Favorite, Spread, Over/Under
Texas State vs Nevada Betting Information updated as of September 22, 2023, 3:46 PM ET.Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
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Texas State | -17 (-112) | -900 | +600 | 59 | -112 | -108 |
How to Watch Texas State vs. Nevada
- Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- City: San Marcos, Texas
- Venue: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
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Texas State Betting Info & Insights
- The Bobcats are undefeated against the spread this season.
- Bobcats games this year have hit the over one time in two opportunities (50%).
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 19th-worst in the FBS (432 yards allowed per game), Texas State has put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 36th in the FBS offensively averaging 455.7 yards per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 11th-worst in the FBS (304 passing yards allowed per game), the Bobcats have played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 42nd in the FBS by putting up 264.7 passing yards per game.
- Texas State is putting up 191 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 35th in the FBS. The team's defensive unit ranks 71st, giving up 128 rushing yards per contest.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (49.1% third-down percentage), the Bobcats have put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 96th in the FBS by posting a 36.4% third-down percentage.
Bobcats' Best Players (2023)
- TJ Finley has 760 passing yards in three games this year, averaging 253.3 per game with a 67.9% completion percentage and six touchdowns against zero interceptions.
- He has added 10 rushing yards (3.3 per game) and three touchdowns on the ground.
- Ismail Mahdi's rushing statline this season includes 183 yards and two TDs. He is averaging 61 yards per game and 12.2 per attempt.
- Mahdi's four targets as part of the passing attack have turned into two catches (0.7 per game) for 37 yards (12.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jahmyl Jeter's output on the ground this season includes 39 yards and four TDs. He's averaging 13 yards per game and 4.3 per attempt.
- Malik Hornsby has 34 passing yards, zero touchdowns and one interception this year. He has completed 50% of his passes, averaging 11.3 yards per game and 8.5 per attempt.
- He has tacked on 133 rushing yards (44.3 per game) and two touchdowns on the ground.
- On the defensive side for the Bobcats, Brian Holloway has powered the unit with 25 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks in 2023.
- Shawn Holton has 20 tackles and one interception this season.
- Ben Bell has collected 11 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks so far this year. He's fifth on the Bobcats in tackles.
- So far this season, Tory Spears has 19 tackles and one interception.
Texas State 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
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9/2/2023 | Baylor | W 42-31 | Away | +27 |
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9/9/2023 | UTSA | L 20-13 | Away | +14 |
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9/16/2023 | Jackson State | W 77-34 | Home | +14 |
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9/23/2023 | Nevada | - | Home | -17 |
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9/30/2023 | Southern Miss | - | Away | - |
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10/7/2023 | Louisiana | - | Away | - |
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10/14/2023 | UL Monroe | - | Home | - |
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10/28/2023 | Troy | - | Home | - |
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11/4/2023 | Georgia Southern | - | Home | - |
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11/11/2023 | Coastal Carolina | - | Away | - |
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11/18/2023 | Arkansas State | - | Away | - |
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11/25/2023 | South Alabama | - | Home | - |
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Nevada Betting Info & Insights
- The Wolf Pack have one win against the spread in two games this year.
- Nevada has been an underdog by 17 points or more two times this year and covered the spread once.
- Wolf Pack games this season have gone over the total in one out of two opportunities (50%).
- Nevada has lots of room to get better, as it ranks 10th-worst in total yards per game (296.3) and fourth-worst in total yards surrendered per game (524).
- The Wolf Pack's defense has been bottom-25 in pass defense this season, surrendering 354.7 passing yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS. On offense, they rank 105th with 190.7 passing yards per contest.
- Nevada ranks 19th-worst in rushing yards per game (105.7), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 105th in the FBS with 169.3 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- The Wolf Pack rank 23rd-worst in third-down conversion rate (34%), but they've been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 86th in the FBS with a 41.4% third-down rate allowed.
Wolf Pack's Best Performers (2023)
- Brendon Lewis has thrown for 399 yards this year, with zero touchdowns and one interception. He is completing 60% of his attempts while averaging 133 yards per game and 5.3 per attempt.
- He's added 82 yards on the ground (third on the Wolf Pack), with two rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 27.3 yards per game and 2.9 per attempt.
- Sean Dollars averages 39.7 rushing yards per game over three games (119 total yards), while scoring two rushing touchdowns.
- Dollars also has nine catches for 53 yards (fifth on the Wolf Pack). He has been targeted 12 times and averages 17.7 yards per game.
- In three games played this season, Jamaal Bell has 21 catches (seven receptions per game on 8.7 targets per game) for 209 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Through three games, A.J. Blanco has 173 passing yards, with one touchdown against one interception and completing 63.2% of his attempts.
- So far in 2023, Tongiaki Mateialona has put up one sack to go with one TFL and 12 tackles through three games.
- Emany Johnson has 17 tackles and two TFL. He leads the Wolf Pack in tackles.
- Drue Watts has 0.5 sacks in addition to his six tackles.
- Richard Toney has registered 13 tackles through three games.
Nevada 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
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9/2/2023 | USC | L 66-14 | Away | +37.5 |
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9/9/2023 | Idaho | L 33-6 | Home | +37.5 |
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9/16/2023 | Kansas | L 31-24 | Home | +28 |
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9/23/2023 | Texas State | - | Away | +17 |
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9/30/2023 | Fresno State | - | Away | - |
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10/14/2023 | UNLV | - | Home | - |
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10/21/2023 | San Diego State | - | Away | - |
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10/28/2023 | New Mexico | - | Home | - |
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11/4/2023 | Hawaii | - | Home | - |
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11/11/2023 | Utah State | - | Away | - |
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11/18/2023 | Colorado State | - | Away | - |
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11/25/2023 | Wyoming | - | Home | - |
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