One of the best rushers in college football will be featured when Ismail Mahdi and the Texas State Bobcats (4-2) host the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-3) on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The Bobcats took the loss 34-30 last time out when they took on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Warhawks fell short by a final score of 55-7 last time out against the South Alabama Jaguars.
Last time out for the Bobcats, TJ Finley finished with 30 completions on 40 attempts (75.0%) for 326 yards, tossing two touchdowns and one interception. Mahdi carried the ball 34 times for 188 yards and one touchdown. Joey Hobert caught eight passes for 132 yards with one touchdown.
For the Warhawks in their last game, Jiya Wright finished with 13 completions on 28 attempts (46.4%) for 112 yards, adding one touchdown and two interceptions, plus 13 rushing attempts for 53 yards. Bennett Galloway carried the ball six times for 45 yards. Tyrone Howell snagged four passes for 41 yards with one touchdown.
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Texas State Players to Watch
- This year, Finley has recorded 1,620 passing yards (270 yards per game) while going 129-for-176 (73.3% completion percentage) and throwing 12 touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Mahdi has taken 84 attempts for a team-leading 676 rushing yards (112.7 yards per game) while scoring eight touchdowns.
- Malik Hornsby has 165 yards on 14 carries (41.3 ypg), with four rushing touchdowns.
- Hobert has hauled in 38 receptions for 502 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 83.7 receiving yards per game.
- Ashtyn Hawkins has also tacked on 380 yards on 30 catches and one touchdown. He puts up 63.3 receiving yards per game this year.
- Kole Wilson has 348 receiving yards on 27 receptions, with four touchdowns, averaging 58 yards per game.
UL Monroe Players to Watch
- This season, Wright has put up 545 passing yards (109 yards per game) while connecting on 47 of 91 passes (51.6% completion percentage), with five touchdowns and five interceptions. He has tacked on 196 rushing yards on 46 carries (plus one touchdown), averaging 39.2 yards per game.
- Hunter Smith has rushed for a team-leading 277 yards on 38 attempts (55.4 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Woullard has rushed for 259 yards on 43 carries (51.8 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Howell has 27 catches and paces his team with 275 receiving yards (55 ypg) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Dariyan Wiley has chipped in with 142 yards (on 10 catches) and one touchdown.
- Bugs Mortimer is averaging 34 yards per game, racking up three receptions for 68 yards.
Texas State Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Bobcats’ defensive unit, Michael James has posted in their last three games.
- As part of the Bobcats’ defense, Kalil Alexander has delivered in their last three games.
- Ben Bell has suited up for of the Bobcats’ last three games, amassing 17 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.
- With one TFL and seven tackles, Dominique Ratcliff has helped lead the Bobcats’ defense over their last three games.
UL Monroe Recent Stat Leaders
- As a playmaker on defense in the Warhawks’ last three outings, Trevell Johnson has posted one TFL and seven tackles in games.
- For the Warhawks in their last three outings, Wiley has amassed one TFL and seven tackles.
- Galloway has delivered one TFL and seven tackles in the Warhawks’ last three games.
- On defense, Alred Luke has compiled one TFL and seven tackles for the Warhawks in their last three outings.
Texas State vs. UL Monroe Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | -19.5 | -110 | -110 | 64 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Texas State | UL Monroe | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 41.2 (7) | 18.2 (130) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.8 (98) | 34 (88) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (101) | 6 (38) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (34) | 11 (14) |
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