Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Jose State Spartans

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, CA

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

CEFCU Stadium is where the San Jose State Spartans (3-8) will try to defeat the Fresno State Bulldogs (7-4) on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Fresno State is 2.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 46.5.

The Fresno State Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 7-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Bulldogs played against the Utah State Aggies and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 28-17. When all was said and done, they ran 60 plays which gave them 365 yds. The Fresno State Bulldogs ran the rock 27 different times and compiled 178 yds, which came out to an average of 6.6 yards per tote. Against the rush, the Bulldogs conceded 226 yards on 47 tries, which is 4.8 yds per run allowed. Fresno State allowed 18 completions on 32 tries for 177 yards, and a completion rate of 56.3%.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Fresno State Bulldogs have an average of 25.1 points per game. As a unit they have an average of 161.8 yards rushing which ranks them 64th in Division 1. The Bulldogs have attained 3,807 yards in total for the season. When it comes to scoring, Fresno State has amassed 12 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. Fresno State has amassed 212 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 73 infractions for 658 yds. They have turned the ball over 17 different times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Bulldogs are allowing 1,813 yards which has them ranked 9th in college football. They have surrendered 164.8 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 58.1%. During the season, they have given up 299.5 yards per game which has them ranked 15th in D-1. They have granted 18 touchdowns by air as well as 8 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per running attempt and 134.7 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have given up 1,482 rushing yards through 11 games. The Bulldogs are ranked 32nd in college football concerning team defense, conceding 20.6 points per game.

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The Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 3-8 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Spartans took a loss by a score of 25-3 against the San Diego State Aztecs. San Jose State surrendered 44 run attempts for 167 yards (3.8 yds per carry). The Spartans secondary gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 81 yards on 8 for 16 through the air. The Spartans finished the contest with a total of 268 yards while they ran 74 plays (3.6 yards per play). San Jose State ran the ball for 3.7 yards per attempt, finishing with 133 yds on 36 carries.

The San Jose State Spartans hold an average of 417.8 yards per outing, which is good for 39th in the nation. The San Jose State offense has 618 penalty yards on 67 infractions, which is good for 69th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 120.3 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,323 yards for this year. They have given away 12 picks while losing 10 fumbles and they have obtained 227 first downs. Concerning their ability to score points, the Spartans are ranking 110th in college football maintaining an average of 22.1 points per game. During the season thus far, the Spartans have thrown for a total of 3,273 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 297.5 throwing yards per game, ranking them 9th in the nation.

San Jose State has conceded a total of 1,632 yards via the ground game (148.4 yards per game) and 22 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have allowed 17 touchdowns via the pass and 255.0 yards/game, which puts them in 121st in the country. In total, they have allowed 349 pts. They have tallied 6 fumbles recovered and 6 picks for the season. The Spartans defense has participated in 741 plays, which has them sitting 87th in the nation. The Spartans are giving up 31.7 points per game, ranking them 120th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Spartans +2.5

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