M.M. Roberts Stadium is the venue where the Texas State Bobcats (3-1) will match up against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Bobcats last played against the Nevada Wolf Pack, and they came out on top 35-24. The Golden Eagles came up short by a final score of 44-37 last time out against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Last time out for the Bobcats, TJ Finley finished with 25 completions on 31 attempts (80.6%) for 295 yards, adding two touchdowns and one interception, plus five rushing attempts for 22 yards. Ismail Mahdi carried the ball 21 times for 216 yards and two touchdowns. He also posted two receptions for 40 yards. Kole Wilson hauled in four passes for 93 yards with one touchdown.
For the Golden Eagles in their last game, Billy Wiles completed 20 of 36 passing attempts (55.6%) and totaled 215 yards through the air, completing two touchdown passes but giving away two interceptions. Frank Gore Jr. had 20 rushing attempts and wound up with 132 yards and one touchdown. Jakarius Caston found paydirt once, and ended the contest with four catches for 65 yards.
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Texas State Players to Watch
- This year, Finley has collected 1,055 passing yards (263.8 yards per game) while completing 80 of 112 passes (71.4% completion percentage), with eight touchdowns and one interception.
- Mahdi has run for a team-leading 399 yards on 36 attempts (99.8 yards per game) while scoring four touchdowns. He also averages 19.3 receiving yards per game, grabbing four passes for 77 yards and one touchdown.
- Malik Hornsby has run for 146 yards on 11 carries (73 yards per game), with three touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Wilson has 17 receptions for a team-high 277 receiving yards (69.3 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Joey Hobert has added 244 yards (on 20 catches) and two touchdowns.
- Ashtyn Hawkins has 186 receiving yards on 17 receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 46.5 yards per game.
Southern Miss Players to Watch
- Wiles has thrown for 813 yards while completing 54.2% of his passes (71-of-131), with five touchdowns and four interceptions this year (203.3 yards per game).
- Rodrigues Clark has run for a team-high 234 yards on 33 attempts (58.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- Gore Jr. has 208 yards on 50 carries (52 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Caston has 13 catches, leading his team with 246 yards (61.5 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns this season.
- Latreal Jones has also tacked on 15 receptions for 177 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Tiaquelin Mims is averaging 30.5 yards per game, with 10 catches for 122 yards.
Texas State vs. Southern Miss Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Texas State | Southern Miss | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 41.8 (15) | 23.3 (99) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.3 (81) | 36.3 (114) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (65) | 4 (31) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (38) | 3 (109) |
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