South Alabama at Texas State

South Alabama and Texas State have had extra time to prepare. This Texas State team has lost three in a row, tallying just 14 and 27 points the last two contests. The last game QB Tyler Jones was 13 of 33 passing with three sacks and only one TD. Texas State is home, but the Bobcats are on a 1-4 spread run, including 0-4 ATS following a bye week. South Alabama is in town at 2-2 ATS the last four games, beating San Diego State on the road as a +17 dog (34-27) and a 24-18 win at Troy as a +6 dog. South Alabama won last season's contest, 24-20, and had an edge in rushing yards of 174-106. They averaged 5.0 yards per carry and allowed just 2.7 yards per rush. The Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games vs. a team with a losing home record and hold all the matchup edges. Play South Alabama.