Game Preview
On Saturday night, M.M. Roberts Stadium will host a matchup between the Texas State Bobcats and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, two FBS teams competing in game 5 of the college football season.
The Texas State Bobcats are 3-1 on the season after a 35-24 victory against Nevada in their most recent game. TJ Finley has completed 71.4 percent of his passes for 1,055 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while Ismail Mahdi has rushed for 399 yards and 4 scores to lead Texas State. Jahmyl Jeter has scored four touchdowns on the ground, and Malik Hornsby has added 146 yards on the ground and three scores of his own.
Two other Bobcats have 100+ receiving yards this season, including team leader Kole Wilson (277 yards) and second-leading receiver Joey Hobert (244 yards on 20 receptions, 2 touchdowns). Texas State’s defense has recorded 15 sacks and 3 interceptions this season, with Brian Holloway leading the team with 37 total tackles.
However, with a 44-37 loss against Arkansas State in their most recent game, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles dropped to 1-3 on the season. Billy Wiles has completed 54.2% of his passes for 813 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, while Rodrigues Clark leads the club with 234 running yards and two touchdowns and Frank Gore Jr. adds 208 rushing yards and two touchdowns of his own.
Southern Miss’s top receiver is Jakarius Caston, who has 246 yards, followed by Latreal Jones (15 catches, 177 yards) and Tiaquelin Mims (10 catches, 122 yards). Southern Miss’s defense has combined for 9 sacks this season, led by Dylan Lawrence’s 26 total tackles and Jay Stanley’s 2 interceptions.
When first looking at this game, most people would have expected a much larger point spread. Sure, it feels a bit weird, but the Bobcats are a much better team, and it’s somewhat impossible for Southern Miss to look great after a 37-44 loss to a terrible Arkansas State team.
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Texas State vs Southern Miss Game Information
- Date: 09/30/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Roberts Stadium.
- How to Watch Texas State vs Southern Miss: ESPN
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
