Utah State vs Texas State Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 24 2026
In Saturday night college football action, the Utah State Aggies will battle the Texas State Bobcats. Kickoff is set for October 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST. CBS Sports Network will televise the game from UFCU Stadium. The home Bobcats are laying 12.5 points and the total is sitting at 60.5. Be sure to check out our free college football picks for more NCAAF predictions throughout the season.
Utah State tough on defense
The Utah State Aggies have played in a bowl game in four of the last five years, but could be in danger of missing out in 2026. The Aggies (2-4) started the season with a stunning 29-17 home loss versus FCS Idaho State and have split their first two Pac 12 Conference games. Last time out, Utah State erased a 13-point halftime deficit to escape with a 17-16 home victory versus Washington State.
The Aggies took their first lead of the game on a Javen Jacobs two-yard touchdown run with six plus minutes remaining. Senior WR Eli Wood caught six passes for a game-high 84 yards and a score. Utah State won despite converting 3-of-14 third down attempts and possessing the ball for less than 25 minutes.
Utah State ranks near the bottom of the conference in total offense (310 ypg) and are averaging an anemic 14.5 points per game. Head coach Bronco Mendenhall has the defense playing well. The Aggies are second in the Pac 12 in total defense (359.7 ypg) and are allowing 23.5 points on average. Junior LB Asher Cunningham has recorded 49 tackles and forced three fumbles.
Texas State leads the nation in total offense
In the last three years, Texas State head coach G.J. Kinne has led the team to a 23-16 record and three consecutive bowl victories. The Bobcats (3-3) were expected to challenge for the Pac 12 Conference title, but suffered a mind-numbing 31-29 road loss against San Diego State. On Thursday, Texas State erupted for 49 points in the first half and cruised to a 66-27 home victory versus Colorado State.
Texas State senior RB Torrance Burgess Jr. carried 24 times for a career-high 224 yards and four touchdowns. QB Brad Jackson contributed 181 rushing yards and three scores. Jackson also threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Ty Stamey for the Bobcats, who rolled up 716 yards of total offense.
Texas State leads the nation in total offense (562.3 ypg) and is averaging 40 points per game. Torrance Burgess Jr. is second nationally with 838 rushing yards and Brad Jackson has accounted for 18 total touchdowns. The Bobcats need to improve a defense that is surrendering 32.2 points per contest.
Utah State vs Texas State Picks and Prediction
Pick: Utah State +12.5
These two programs have met just once, with Utah State scoring a 38-7 home victory over a decade ago. Texas State just set school records with 503 rushing yards and 716 total yards in their last game. Utah State stood up relatively strong defensively against a ranked Utah squad and will be feisty on the road. The Bobcats travel to Boise State next week and will be caught looking ahead. Take the points.
Pick: Under 60.5
In the second game of the season, Utah State went on the road and held a ranked Washington squad to 16 points. The Aggies have faced three ranked opponents already this season and have allowed an average of 28.7 points in those contests. The Bobcats are fresh off a record setting offensive performance and could be flat in this spot. Take the under.