San Jose State Spartans vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 10/17/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025

Location: Maverik Stadium in Logan, UT

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 65

Maverik Stadium is where the Utah State Aggies (3-3) will take on the San Jose State Spartans (2-4) on Friday, October 17, 2025. San Jose State opens this contest as 4.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 65.

The San Jose State Spartans come into this game with a record of 2-4 this season. In their last matchup, the Spartans faced the Wyoming Cowboys and went home with a loss by a final score of 35-28. In all, they tallied 83 plays which totaled 383 yds. The San Jose State Spartans ended up running the ball 27 times and totaled 43 yds, which had them averaging 1.6 yds per attempt. Against the rush, the Spartans conceded 105 yds on 25 tries, which is an average of 4.2 yards per run allowed. San Jose State relinquished 23 pass completions on 40 attempts for a total of 304 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.5%.

The Spartans currently have 2,459 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, San Jose State has earned 13 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 11 times. San Jose State has accumulated 122 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 37 penalties for 321 yards. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 100.8 yards in the run game which ranks them 122nd in the country. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the San Jose State Spartans hold an average of 24.0 points per contest.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Spartans are giving up 1,756 yds which ranks them 129th in D-1. They are allowing 292.7 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 63.3%. During the season, they have yielded 419.5 yards/outing ranking them 116th in the country. They have yielded 10 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.7 yards per rush on the ground and 126.8 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 761 rushing yards through 6 outings. The Spartans sit in 103rd in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 29.2 PPG.

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The Aggies step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 this season. When they last played, the Aggies took a loss by a final score of 44-26 when they faced the Hawaii Warriors. Utah State relinquished 29 run attempts for 133 yds (4.6 yards per rush). The Aggies pass defense allowed a completion rate of 63.0%, surrendering 413 yards on 34 out of 54 passing. The Aggies ended up finishing with 435 yards on 66 plays (6.6 yards per play). Utah State rushed for 5.7 yards per carry, finishing with 166 yds on 29 carries.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Aggies are sitting 38th in Division 1 by tallying 34.7 points per game. The Utah State Aggies hold an average of 423.0 yards per contest, which is good for 43rd in D-1. The Utah State offense has totaled 331 yards of penalties on 47 infractions, which has them ranked 19th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 2 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 126 1st downs. For the year so far, the Aggies have compiled 1,528 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 254.7 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 51st in the country. They are averaging 168.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,010 yards for the year.

The Aggies are allowing 32.7 points per contest, which puts them 125th in college football. Utah State has given up a total of 1,068 yards rushing (178.0 yards per game) as well as 11 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have given up 14 touchdowns via the pass and 257.2 yards/contest, which puts them in 121st in the nation. The Aggies defense has been on the field for 451 plays, which is 125th in college football. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble recovered and 6 picks for the season. This year, they have relinquished 196 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies -4.0

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