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Kairee Robinson will lead the San Jose State Spartans (2-5) into their battle versus the Utah State Aggies (3-4) at CEFCU Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Aggies are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), against the Spartans (with an over/under of 66 points).
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Game Info for San Jose State vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: San Jose, California
- Stadium: CEFCU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State | -4 | -109 | -111 | 66 | -110 | -110 | -188 | +156 |
San Jose State Pick Insights
- San Jose State has gone 3-2-1 ATS this season.
- San Jose State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
- San Jose State games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (83.3%).
San Jose State Stats & Insights
- San Jose State ranks 70th in total offense (389.9 yards per game) and 96th in total defense (396.4 yards allowed per game) this season.
- San Jose State has the 48th-ranked scoring offense this year (31.4 points per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-worst with 32.3 points allowed per game.
- San Jose State ranks 60th in passing yards this year (241.4 per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 186.1 passing yards allowed per game.
- With 210.3 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS, San Jose State has had to rely on their 72nd-ranked running game (148.4 rushing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- San Jose State has the 81st-ranked third-down offense this year (38.6% third-down percentage), but has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst with a 46.7% third-down percentage allowed.
- San Jose State owns the 14th-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing 10 turnovers (47th in the FBS) while turning it over four times (eighth in the FBS).
San Jose State’s Best Players
- Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for 1,610 yards (230 ypg) to lead San Jose State, completing 59.9% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 128 rushing yards on 48 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Robinson has 471 rushing yards on 73 carries with 10 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 11 catches for 168 yards (24 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- This season, Quali Conley has carried the ball 46 times for 352 yards (50.3 per game) and four touchdowns, while also racking up 165 yards through the air.
- Nick Nash’s leads his squad with 378 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 30 receptions (out of 49 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Dominick Mazotti has put together a 248-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 17 passes on 26 targets.
- Charles Ross’ 17 receptions have yielded 205 yards and one touchdown.
- Tre Smith has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 34 tackles.
- Bryun Parham, San Jose State’s top tackler, has 48 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Chase Williams leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 24 tackles and one pass defended.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State is 3-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Utah State is a 2-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 4 points or more this year.
- Utah State games have gone over the point total in five out of six opportunities (83.3%).
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State’s offense has been dominant, putting up 477.9 total yards per contest (14th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 107th by giving up 414.6 total yards per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Utah State is a bottom-25 unit, allowing 32.9 points per game (18th-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on offense, accumulating 37.3 points per contest (15th-best).
- Utah State’s passing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 305.6 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 251 passing yards per game, which ranks 105th.
- In terms of rushing, Utah State ranks 49th in the FBS on offense (172.3 rushing yards per game) and 99th on defense (163.6 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Utah State ranks 94th in the FBS (37.1% third-down conversion percentage) and 102nd on defense (43.1% third-down rate allowed).
- Utah State owns a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 63rd in the FBS.
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has compiled 1,338 yards (191.1 ypg) while completing 66% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 74 yards .
- The team’s top rusher, Davon Booth, has carried the ball 73 times for 446 yards (63.7 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Rahsul Faison has piled up 334 yards (on 46 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Jalen Royals has hauled in 647 receiving yards on 39 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring nine touchdowns as a receiver.
- Terrell Vaughn has caught 54 passes and compiled 613 receiving yards (87.6 per game) with eight touchdowns.
- Micah Davis’ 30 targets have resulted in 21 grabs for 421 yards and four touchdowns.
- Paul Fitzgerald leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 18 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 65 tackles and four TFL.
- Ike Larsen leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 46 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
