Game: San Jose State Spartans vs. Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: truTV

Odds/point distribution: Aries (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

At Canvas Stadium, the Colorado State Rams (2-3) will face the San Jose State Spartans (4-1) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Colorado State is a 2.5 point underdog. The over/under is set at 55.

The San Jose State Spartans enter this matchup 4-1 this season. In their last game, the Spartans played against the Nevada Wolf Pack and won by a score of 35-31. In total, they ran 69 plays, which gave them a total of 441 yards. The San Jose State Spartans ended up running 27 times and amassing 114 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Spartans gave up 190 yards on 36 attempts, which equates to 5.3 yards per run allowed. San Jose State surrendered 23 pass completions on 31 attempts for 226 yards, a completion rate of 74.2%.

When it comes to scoring, the San Jose State Spartans average 35.4 points per game. Offensively, they average 81.0 yards on the ground, which is 125th in Division 1. The Spartans have totaled 2,048 yards this year. In terms of touchdown distribution, San Jose State compiled 17 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns on the ground. San Jose State recorded 110 first downs as an offense and was cited for 28 violations for 247 yards. They gave the ball away ten times.

In terms of passing yards, the Spartans have given up 977 yards, which ranks them 38th nationally. They averaged 195.4 yards through the air per contest and posted a 55.8% completion rate. Over the course of the season, they are allowing 357.6 yards per game, ranking 71st in college football. They have scored 7 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns via the ground game. Opponents have averaged 3.8 yards per rush on the ground and 162.2 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 811 rushing yards in five games. The Spartans rank 79th in D-1 in team defense, giving up 25.2 points per game.

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The Rams go into this matchup 2-3 this season. In their last game, the Rams suffered a 39-31 loss against the Oregon State Beavers. Colorado State collected 47 attempts on the ground for 251 yards (5.3 yards per rush). The Rams’ pass defense posted a 57.1% completion rate and gave up 147 yards on 16 for 28 passing. The Rams finished the game with 439 yards rushing on 69 plays (6.4 yards per play). Colorado State ran the ball 4.5 yards per carry and finished with 176 yards on 39 carries.

The Rams rank 111th in Division 1 in scoring performance, scoring 21.0 points per game. The Colorado State Rams are averaging 350.6 yards per game, good for 98th in Division 1. Colorado State’s offense racked up 233 total penalty yards on 30 infractions, good for 87th in college football in terms of team assist. They threw 5 picks, lost 4 fumbles and had 85 1st downs. So far this season, the Rams have thrown for a total of 880 yards passing, along with an average of 176.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 111th nationally. They average 174.6 yards on the ground per game and have rushed for 873 yards this year.

Colorado State has given up 705 total rushing yards (141.0 yards per contest) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. They have allowed opponents 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 255.8 yards per game, ranking them 112th in D-1. Their defense has earned two fumbles and three picks this season. The Rams defense has been on the field for 345 games, ranking 74th in Division 1. The Rams are giving up 30.6 points per game, ranking 103rd nationally. In total, they scored 153 total points.

Who will win the Spartans/Rams college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony’s pick: Take the Spartans -2.5

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