The Texas State Bobcats (0-1) host the Florida International Panthers (1-0) at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The Bobcats took on the Nevada Wolf Pack in their most recent game, falling 38-14. The Panthers’ last game was a 38-37 win over the Bryant Bulldogs. Layne Hatcher threw for 289 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions on 33-of-51 passing (64.7%) for the Bobcats in that matchup against the Wolf Pack. Jahmyl Jeter rushed for 16 yards on 10 carries (1.6 yards per carry), adding one reception for 11 yards. Ashtyn Hawkins led the receiving charge against the Wolf Pack, catching 10 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Grayson James’ showing for the Panthers against the Bulldogs included 16-of-31 passing for 207 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. EJ Wilson Jr. carried the ball 11 times for 43 yards (3.9 yards per attempt). In the passing game, he added four catches for 13 yards. Tyrese Chambers caught eight passes on 13 targets for 86 yards (10.8 yards per reception), and scored two touchdowns.
The Bobcats are favorites by double-digits (13.5 points) against the Panthers. The total is set at 59 points.
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