Texas State Bobcats defeat Utah State Aggies 20-17: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Utah State Aggies 17, Texas State Bobcats 20
The Texas State Bobcats beat the Utah State Aggies 20-17 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at UFCU Stadium. The Utah State Aggies covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 59.5, with 37 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Utah State Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats final score and game recap
The Texas State Bobcats led 7-6 after the first quarter. The Utah State Aggies led 9-7 at halftime. The Texas State Bobcats outscored the Utah State Aggies 13-8 in the second half. They came back from a 2-point halftime deficit.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Grady Brosterhous (Utah State Aggies): 21/36 passing for 206 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Anthony Garcia (Utah State Aggies): 8 catches for 87 yards.
- Brad Jackson (Texas State Bobcats): 27/37 passing for 167 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. (Texas State Bobcats): 10 carries for 51 yards.
Who covered the spread in Utah State Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats?
The Utah State Aggies covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs, losing by 3 points.
The spread opened at Texas State Bobcats -13 and closed at Texas State Bobcats -14.5.
Did Utah State Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 37 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, under by 22.5. 16 of the 37 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 61.5 and closed at 59.5.
How did AiQ's Utah State Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Texas State Bobcats to win at -650, a win (+$15.38 on a $100 bet).
Utah State Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Utah State Aggies won the first half, paying +350.
- Texas State Bobcats team total 37.5: the under, paying -111, with 20 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Texas State Bobcats won the first quarter, paying -395.
- First-half spread: Utah State Aggies +8.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-half total 30.5: the under, paying -108, with 16 points scored.
- Utah State Aggies team total 21.5: the under, paying -111, with 17 scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the under, paying +105, with 13 points scored.
Utah State Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Utah State Aggies at +460 and the Texas State Bobcats at -650. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Texas State Bobcats a 83% favorite. The Texas State Bobcats won as the favorite at -650: $15.38 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Texas State Bobcats, the best price before the game was -560 at BetRivers: priced near fair (−0.2% value).
The spread moved toward the Texas State Bobcats between the open and the close, and the Utah State Aggies covered. The total moved down from 61.5 to 59.5, and the game went under.
Utah State Aggies and Texas State Bobcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Utah State Aggies 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 6 times.
This result left the Texas State Bobcats 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the Texas State Bobcats.
What's next for Utah State Aggies and Texas State Bobcats?
Next for the Utah State Aggies: the Colorado State Rams at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Texas State Bobcats: at the Boise State Broncos on Saturday, October 31, 2026.