Who's Playing

Louisiana-Monroe @ Texas State

Current Records: Louisiana-Monroe 4-4; Texas State 2-6

What to Know

This Saturday, the Texas State Bobcats are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 35.25 points per game. Texas State and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 3 p.m. ET Saturday at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium. Neither team wants a repeat from their last game since each was dealt a considerable loss.

A victory for the Bobcats just wasn't in the stars last week as the team never even grasped a temporary lead. They were pulverized by the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 45 to nothing. Texas State was down 35 to nothing at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Meanwhile, Louisiana-Monroe was expected to have a tough go of it last week, and that's exactly how things played out. They ended up on the wrong side of a painful 59-28 walloping at the Appalachian State Mountaineers' hands. Louisiana-Monroe was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 49-7. QB Jiya Wright put forth a good effort for the losing side as he passed for one TD and 158 yards on 17 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 109 yards.

This next contest is expected to be close, with Texas State going off at just a 3-point favorite. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

The Bobcats are now 2-6 while the Warhawks sit at 4-4. Texas State is 2-3 after losses this season, Louisiana-Monroe 2-1.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium -- San Marcos, Texas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $23.10

Odds

The Bobcats are a 3-point favorite against the Warhawks, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bobcats as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Louisiana-Monroe have won four out of their last six games against Texas State.

  • Sep 19, 2020 - Texas State 38 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 17
  • Oct 10, 2019 - Louisiana-Monroe 24 vs. Texas State 14
  • Oct 20, 2018 - Louisiana-Monroe 20 vs. Texas State 14
  • Oct 07, 2017 - Louisiana-Monroe 45 vs. Texas State 27
  • Oct 15, 2016 - Louisiana-Monroe 40 vs. Texas State 34
  • Nov 19, 2015 - Texas State 16 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 3