Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans Matchup

Check out our free Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans pick and preview for this CFB week 6 game in Troy. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 6 CFB matchup.

Heading into this week six matchup between the Texas State Bobcats and Troy Trojans, the Bobcats are favored by -14 on the road. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET from Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) in Troy, and ESNU will be covering the action. The over/under line is currently at 57.5 points. The Bobcats have a 2-2 record, while the Trojans are looking for just their second win of the season.

Bobcats vs. Trojans Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Texas State Bobcats at Troy Trojans
Where: Troy at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Betting Odds TXST -14, TXST -596 | TROY +427 O/U 57.5

Bobcats Preview:

Texas State enters Week 6 against Troy with a 2-2 record, sitting 81st in our power rankings. They have an 84.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season. At home, they are 1-1, and they’ve gone 0-1 on the road.

Despite being favored in three of their four games, Texas State is 1-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +10.5 points per game, and they are 1-2 against the spread this season.

The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. Texas State’s games have averaged 64.5 points, and their over/under record is 2-0-1, with an average margin of +8 points above the line.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Texas State’s offense is averaging 37.5 points per game heading into week 6, placing them 21st in the nation. They are ranked 53rd in our offensive power rankings. The Bobcats’ passing game is their strength, ranking 23rd in completions with 26 per game and averaging 294 yards through the air. They are 35th in passing attempts, with 37.5 per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 43.6%.

Jordan McCloud leads Texas State’s passing attack with 1,141 yards and a passer rating of 113. He has completed 69.3% of his passes, throwing 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. Jaden Williams has 292 receiving yards, three touchdowns, and 22 catches. On the ground, Texas State averages 160 rushing yards per game.

Bobcats Team Defense

Texas State's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 40 points in their recent 40-39 loss to Sam Houston. The Bobcats struggled against the run, giving up 300 rushing yards and five touchdowns, though they limited Sam Houston to just 95 passing yards.

On the season, Texas State ranks 44th nationally, allowing 27 points per game. Opponents have averaged 137.5 rushing yards and 207.5 passing yards, completing 52.8% of their throws, which is the 20th-lowest completion rate in the country.

Trojans Preview:

Despite being favored in three of their four games, Texas State is 1-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +10.5 points per game, and they are 1-2 against the spread this season.

The over/under line for this week is 57.5 points. Texas State’s games have averaged 64.5 points, and their over/under record is 2-0-1, with an average margin of +8 points above the line.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 6, Troy’s offense is averaging 21.4 points per game, placing them 76th in the nation. They are ranked 83rd in our offensive power rankings. On the ground, Troy ranks 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 150.6 yards per game.

Damien Taylor leads the rushing attack with 336 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Goose Crowder has thrown for 546 yards, maintaining a 69.8% completion rate with five touchdowns and no interceptions. Devonte Ross has 529 receiving yards and six touchdowns this season.

Trojans Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive performance, Troy lost 13-9 to UL Monroe, allowing just 13 points. The Trojans gave up 257 total yards, including 122 rushing yards on 37 attempts and 135 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.

Opponents have averaged 25.8 points per game against Troy this season. The Trojans have allowed 178 rushing yards per game and 188.2 passing yards, with quarterbacks completing 70.9% of their throws and posting a 96.7 passer rating.

Bobcats vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Texas State has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 38 points per game.
Troy has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 25 points per game while allowing 24. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Troy Trojans have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Texas State Bobcats have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.