Arizona State vs Texas State Prediction and Betting Tips — Sept. 12 | College Football Week 3

Week 3 of the 2024 college football season kicks off on Thursday with the Arizona State Sun Devils going on the road to play the Texas State Bobcats. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm ET with the game being shown on ESPN.

Arizona State is coming off a 30-23 win over Mississippi State at home in Week 2. Texas State, meanwhile, is coming off a 49-10 win over UTSA, as both teams are off to a 2-0 start.

Arizona State vs Texas State: Prediction

The Arizona State Sun Devils are a one-point favorite, with the over/under set at 60.5 points.

ASU played well in the first half against Mississippi State, but the second half was a concern, as the Bulldogs nearly came back. The Sun Devils are led by running back Cameron Skattebo — ASU doesn't pass the ball all that often.

“At the beginning of the season, the offensive line room knew that we were going to be running the ball frequently,” Arizona State offensive lineman Leif Fautanu said to Cronkite News. “Blocking for Skat (Skattebo) – who’s very emotional, very passionate when he’s on the field – is a blessing.

“When he’s running, all we have to do is clear a path, and he’ll do the rest – especially in short yardage situations. He mauls people over to pick up first downs.”

Skattebo finished the game with a 262 rushing yards on 32 carries.

Texas State, meanwhile, is led by quarterback Jordan McCloud, who threw for 309 yards in Week 2. The Bobcats also have a great defense, but it will be a tough test against ASU's offense which has been solid through two weeks.

As the odds suggest, this should be a close game, but Arizona State's running game will control the game and the clock to a narrow win. The Sun Devils should improve to 3-0.

Prediction: Arizona State 28, Texas State 24

Arizona State vs Texas State: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Arizona State ML (-110)

Tip 2: Under 60.5 points (-108)

Tip 3: Cameron Skattebo over 100 rushing yards (-140)

Tip 4: Jordan McCloud over 250 yards passing (-120)