Last week the Baylor Bears got a peak into the future at BYU against the Cougars. BYU will join the Big 12 Conference and be a leading contender in their new league. And BYU proved its College Football betting bona fides with a 26-20 win over the defending Big 12 champions. Following last week’s prime time matchup in a hostile and dangerous environment, Baylor gets a respite against Texas State. Baylor wants a good showing this week against Texas State. Cause by a tough Big 12 Conference opener looming.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Baylor Bears NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 17, 2022, Noon ET |
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| Location: | McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bobcats | +30½ (-110) | 53 (-110) | +5000 |  |
| Bears | -30½ (-110) | 53 (-110) | -12500 | |
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Texas State at Baylor SBG Odds Overview
Next week Baylor will step into the hostile sports betting environment of Jack Trice Stadium to face always dangerous Iowa State. In this spot, Baylor might be peaking ahead. But the Bears are coming off a loss at BYU. So, there is the counter-argument that they will be focused.
Texas State Bobcats Team Overview
Last game, the Texas State Bobcats scored a 41-12 win against the FIU Panthers as 14-point favorites. Texas State has a record of 1-1 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total.
Layne Hatcher threw three touchdown passes. And Calvin Hill rushed for 210 yards and a score. Hatcher threw scoring strikes of 67 yards to freshman Charles Brown in the first quarter. And 52 yards to Javen Banks in the second to lead Texas State to a 20-6 lead at halftime.
Following a scoreless third quarter, Hatcher connected with Ashtyn Hawkins for a 7-yard TD to push the Bobcats’ lead to 27-6. Hill ran to paydirt from 25 yards out. And Kordell Rogers returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown to cap the scoring. Overall, Hatcher completed 15 of 30 passes for 226 yards with one interception. Texas State outgained the Panthers 241 yards to 62 on the ground.
Baylor Bears Team Overview
Last Saturday night, the Baylor Bears suffered a 26-20 loss against the BYU Cougars as 2.5-point away dogs. Baylor has a record of 1-1 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total.
Lopini Katoa carried the Cougars across the finish line on a 3-yard run to lift BYU to a victory over the ninth-ranked Bears in double overtime. The Cougars tallied just 83 yards on 33 carries. Yet they refused to give up on running the ball and ground out a game-winning touchdown.
Jaren Hall threw for 261 yards and a touchdown and added a 22-yard TD catch to lead BYU. Chase Roberts had a career-high 122 yards and a touchdown on eight catches. Also, Roberts threw a touchdown pass to Hall in the third quarter. Blake Shapen threw for 134 yards and a touchdown. While Qualan Jones added a pair of touchdown runs for Baylor. Jones and Craig Williams combined for 135 yards on 33 carries.
Texas State at Baylor SBG Free Picks
Of course, the Bears are frustrated after their College Football Betting loss at BYU. And they will want to be sharp for next week’s game at Iowa State. Look for Baylor to rebound resoundingly.
Texas State at Baylor SBG Best Bet: Baylor Bears.