- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Longhorns favored by 31.5 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 59
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The Texas Longhorns (10-3 in the previous season) are set to clash with the Texas State Bobcats (7-6 last year) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Bobcats enter this matchup as underdogs by 31.5 points, with the total points set at 59.
Last season, the Texas State Bobcats concluded with a record of 7-6. In their most recent game, they triumphed over the Rice Owls with an impressive score of 41-10. During that match, Texas State logged 41 rushing attempts for a total of 241 yards, averaging an impressive 5.9 yards per carry. They executed 67 plays, accumulating a total of 437 yards. Defensively, the Bobcats allowed 13 completions from 21 attempts for 94 passing yards, achieving a completion percentage of 61.9%. On the ground, Texas State permitted 102 rushing yards on 44 carries, yielding an average of 2.3 yards per attempt.
Across the entirety of last season, the Bobcats amassed 6,146 total yards. Texas State achieved 21 passing touchdowns and 36 rushing touchdowns while giving up the ball 16 times. They recorded 300 first downs and accrued 91 penalties, totaling 798 yards in penalties. Averaging 222.1 rushing yards per game, they ranked 10th in college football. In terms of scoring, the Bobcats averaged 36.5 points per game.
Defensively, Texas State ranked 95th in college football for opponents’ scoring, allowing 29.0 points per game. They conceded 4.2 rushing yards per attempt, allowing 164.8 rushing yards per game over 13 contests. In total, the Bobcats surrendered 2,142 rushing yards and 2,835 passing yards, placing them 75th in the nation. They gave up an average of 218.1 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 66.3%. Overall, they allowed an average of 382.9 total yards per contest, ranking 79th in the country, including 23 passing touchdowns and 25 rushing touchdowns.
The Longhorns concluded the season with a 10-3 record. In their last game, they secured a victory against the Michigan Wolverines with a score of 41-27. The Longhorns’ defense faced 38 rushing attempts, allowing 174 yards (4.6 yards per carry). In the passing game, they recorded a 53.5% completion rate, yielding 199 yards on 23 out of 43 attempts. The Texas offense generated a total of 456 yards, running 67 plays with an average of 6.8 yards per play. They finished with a remarkable 235 rushing yards on 33 carries, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt.
When it comes to scoring, the Longhorns were positioned 41st in the nation, averaging 30.5 points per game. Their offensive performance averaged 388.5 yards per game, ranking them 70th. Texas also dealt with 906 yards in penalties across 108 infractions, placing them 3rd in the nation in giveaways. Last season, they had 247 first downs while throwing for a total of 3,259 passing yards and averaging 250.7 passing yards per game, ranking 44th in Division 1. They finished the season with 1,791 rushing yards, averaging 137.8 rushing yards per game.
On the defensive front, the Longhorns allowed 20.3 points per game, securing the 28th rank in Division 1. They permitted a total of 1,351 rushing yards (103.9 yards per game) and 13 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they allowed 18 touchdowns and averaged 234.9 passing yards per game, ranking 97th nationally. The Longhorns’ defense participated in 894 plays, ranking 103rd, while recovering 7 fumbles and securing 16 interceptions all season. Over the year, they conceded a total of 264 points.
Can the Longhorns cover the spread against the Bobcats tonight?
Pick: Select the Longhorns -31.5
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