San Jose State Spartans vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Texas Longhorns

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Longhorns (-37.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Texas Longhorns (0-1) are hosting the San Jose State Spartans (0-1) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Texas opens this contest as 37.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 51.5.

The San Jose State Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Spartans took on the Central Michigan Chippewas and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 16-14. The San Jose State Spartans ran the football 24 times and had 75 yds, which is an average of 3.1 yds per carry. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 69 plays which gave them a total of 383 yards. San Jose State allowed 8 pass completions on 13 tries for 115 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. Against the run, the Spartans conceded 236 yds on 51 tries, which averages out to 4.6 yards per run surrendered.

The Spartans have earned 383 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, San Jose State has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air. They have surrendered the ball 3 different times. San Jose State has accounted for 19 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 4 penalties for 39 yds. As a team they average 75.0 yards on the ground which is 123rd in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the San Jose State Spartans have an average of 14.0 points per game.

The Spartans sit in 67th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 16.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 236.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. For the season, they have conceded 236 running yards through 1 outing. Regarding passing yards, the Spartans are giving up 115 yards which ranks them 27th in the nation. They have surrendered 115.0 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 61.5%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 351.0 yards/game ranking them 89th in D-1. They have relinquished 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Longhorns come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Longhorns took a defeat with a final score of 14-7 when they played the Ohio State Buckeyes. Texas allowed 34 run attempts for 77 yards (2.3 yds per carry). The Longhorns pass defense gave up a completion rate of 65.0%, surrendering 126 yards on 13 for 20 passing. The Longhorns ended up finishing with 336 yds on 67 plays (5.0 yards per play). Texas ran the ball for 4.5 yds per attempt, finishing with 166 yds on 37 carries.

The Texas Longhorns have an average of 336.0 yards/outing, ranking them 92nd in the country. The Texas offense has totaled 50 penalty yards on 6 infractions, which is 76th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They average 166.0 run yards per game. They have obtained 16 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Longhorns rank 131st in the nation with 7.0 points per contest. Over the course of the season to this point, the Longhorns have a total of 170 yards through the air, giving them a rank of 93rd in D-1.

The Longhorns are relinquishing 14.0 points per contest, ranking them 58th in Division 1. Texas has conceded a total of 77 yards rushing. They have allowed 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 126.0 yards per game, which puts them in 31st in college football. The Longhorns defense has been on the field for 54 plays, which has them sitting 22nd in D-1. They have yet to force a turnover.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Spartans +37.0

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