TXST vs. APP Live updates Score, results, highlights, for Saturday's NCAAF game

Live scores, highlights and updates from the Texas State vs. Appalachian State football game

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The Appalachian State Mountaineers were expected to win this one, and so far that's exactly how it's playing out. They are in control with a 24-10 lead over the Texas State Bobcats. A victory for Texas State would counteract both their recent loss and Appalachian State's recent win.

Who's Playing

Appalachian State @ Texas State

Current Records: Appalachian State 4-1; Texas State 1-7

What to Know

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-0 against the Texas State Bobcats since November of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Appalachian State and Texas State will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 3 p.m. ET at Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium. The Mountaineers are cruising in on a three-game winning streak while Texas State is stumbling in off of five consecutive losses.

Appalachian State didn't have too much trouble with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on the road last week as they won 31-13.

Meanwhile, Texas State came up short against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns last week, falling 44-34.

Appalachian State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 21-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.

The Mountaineers' victory brought them up to 4-1 while the Bobcats' loss pulled them down to 1-7. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: Appalachian State ranks sixth in the nation when it comes to rushing yards per game, with 288.2 on average. Texas State has displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they enter the matchup with 27 overall offensive touchdowns, good for 14th best in the nation.

How To Watch

• When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium -- San Marcos, Texas
• TV: ESPN Plus
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $59.00

Odds

The Mountaineers are a big 21-point favorite against the Bobcats, according to the latest college football odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Mountaineers as a 17.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Appalachian State have won all of the games they've played against Texas State in the last six years.

• Nov 23, 2019 - Appalachian State 35 vs. Texas State 13
• Nov 10, 2018 - Appalachian State 38 vs. Texas State 7
• Sep 16, 2017 - Appalachian State 20 vs. Texas State 13
• Nov 05, 2016 - Appalachian State 35 vs. Texas State 10