Considering their sizeable disadvantage in the spread, the Texas State Bobcats can expect to have a real challenge on their hands on Saturday. They will take on the Baylor Bears at noon ET at McLane Stadium. Texas State will be seeking to avenge the 29-20 loss they suffered the last time these two teams played Sept. 4 of last year.
The Bobcats made easy work of the FIU Panthers last week and carried off a 41-12 win.
Meanwhile, Baylor fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the BYU Cougars last week but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 26-20. The Bears were their own worst enemy and cost themselves 105 yards in penalties. One thing holding Baylor back was the mediocre play of QB Blake Shapen, who did not have his best game: he passed for only 137 yards on 28 attempts.
Texas State's victory lifted them to 1-1 while Baylor's defeat dropped them down to 1-1. We'll see if Texas State can repeat their recent success or if Baylor bounces back and reverse their fortune.