Check out our free Texas State Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars pick and preview for this CFB week 14 game in Mobile. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 CFB matchup.
ESPN+ will be covering this week 14 Texas State Bobcats vs. South Alabama Jaguars matchup, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Both teams enter the game with a 6-5 record. The over/under is at 61.5 points, and the Bobcats are the slight -1 point favorites on the road. The money lines are close, with Texas State at -113 and South Alabama at -108.
Bobcats vs. Jaguars Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: Texas State Bobcats at South Alabama Jaguars
- Where: Mobile at Hancock Whitney Stadium
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds TXST -1, TXST -113 | SALA -108 O/U 61.5
Bobcats Preview:
With a 6-5 record, Texas State heads into Week 14 against South Alabama. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 11 games this season and are 5-5 as the favorite. The Bobcats are 3-3 at home and 2-2 on the road, with a +13.4 average scoring margin. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Sun Belt, according to projections.
Texas State’s over/under record is 5-4-1, with an average line of 58.2 points. This week’s line is set at 61.5 points. On average, their games have totaled 59.4 points, and their average over/under margin is +1.0 points.
Against the spread, Texas State is 5-5 this season, going 3-3 at home and 2-2 on the road. As the favorite, they’ve gone 5-5 ATS, matching their straight-up record in those games.
Bobcats Offense Breakdown
Texas State’s offense is averaging 36.4 points per game heading into week 14, placing them 15th in the nation. They are ranked 45th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Jordan McCloud has thrown for 2,667 yards and 28 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 109. Texas State ranks 23rd in completions and 28th in passing yards per game, averaging 266.6 yards. They are 8th in completion percentage at 68.8% and 15th in passer rating.
On the ground, Texas State is 20th in rushing, averaging 203.6 yards per game. Ismail Mahdi leads the team with 844 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns. Jaden Williams is the leading receiver with 644 yards and six touchdowns on 48 catches.
Bobcats Team Defense
Texas State's defense struggled in their recent game, allowing 52 points in a 52-44 loss to Georgia State. They gave up 507 total yards, including 285 passing yards and three touchdowns, while also allowing 222 rushing yards and four rushing scores.
Despite the rough outing, Texas State's defense ranks 40th nationally, allowing 23 points per game. They’ve given up 151.2 rushing yards per game and 197 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 55.4% of their passes.
Jaguars Preview:
With a 6-5 record, Texas State heads into Week 14 against South Alabama. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 11 games this season and are 5-5 as the favorite. The Bobcats are 3-3 at home and 2-2 on the road, with a +13.4 average scoring margin. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible but no shot at winning the Sun Belt, according to projections.
Texas State’s over/under record is 5-4-1, with an average line of 58.2 points. This week’s line is set at 61.5 points. On average, their games have totaled 59.4 points, and their average over/under margin is +1.0 points.
Against the spread, Texas State is 5-5 this season, going 3-3 at home and 2-2 on the road. As the favorite, they’ve gone 5-5 ATS, matching their straight-up record in those games.
Jaguars Offense Breakdown
South Alabama’s offense has been strong on the ground, averaging 200.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st nationally. Fluff Bothwell has been a key contributor, rushing for 753 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 7 yards per carry. Overall, the Jaguars are scoring 34.5 points per game, placing them 21st in the country.
Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 2,367 yards, completing 65.6% of his passes with 17 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He has a passer rating of 106. Jamaal Pritchett leads the receiving corps with 1,041 yards and eight touchdowns on 81 catches.
Jaguars Team Defense
South Alabama's defense is allowing 23.5 points per game this season, ranking 44th nationally. They’ve given up 253.7 passing yards per game, which is 140th in the country, and 136.5 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 84.1 against South Alabama, completing 62.9% of their passes.
In their recent game against Southern Miss, South Alabama’s defense allowed just 14 points. They gave up 306 total yards, including 169 rushing yards on 43 attempts and 137 passing yards. The defense also forced an interception in the game.
Bobcats vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Texas State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 30 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Through their last three home contests, the South Alabama Jaguars offense has averaged 25 points per game while allowing an average of 18. South Alabama posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the South Alabama Jaguars have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Texas State Bobcats have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Texas State posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
Texas State Bobcats vs South Alabama Jaguars Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Texas State Bobcats -1 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
