Colorado State Rams vs UTSA Roadrunners Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs UTSA Roadrunners

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Roadrunners (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Colorado State Rams (2-1) are headed to Alamodome on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will take on the UTSA Roadrunners (2-1). Colorado State opens this matchup as 13.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 58.

The Colorado State Rams come into this game with a record of 2-1 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Rams played the BYU Cougars and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 41-23. In all, they tallied 65 plays which converted into 302 yds. The Colorado State Rams ran the ball 24 times and tallied 82 yards, which had them averaging 3.4 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Rams conceded 332 yards on 41 tries, which is 8.1 yards per rush allowed. Colorado State surrendered 12 completions on 17 attempts for 227 yds, and a completion rate of 70.6%.

In terms of scoring points, the Colorado State Rams have an average of 38.7 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 177.3 yards via the ground game which ranks them 52nd in Division 1. The Rams have tallied 1,376 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Colorado State has totaled 11 touchdowns via the pass and 4 rushing touchdowns. Colorado State has accrued 58 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 9 penalties for 81 yards. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Rams have allowed 593 yds which has them ranked 66th in the nation. They have yielded 197.7 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 60.6%. Over the course of this year, they have yielded 424.7 yards per outing which ranks them 121st in college football. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 6.0 yards per rushing attempt and 227.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. In total, they have conceded 681 rushing yards through 3 games. The Rams are ranked 98th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 26.0 points per game.

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The Roadrunners head into this matchup 2-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Roadrunners went home defeated by a final of 30-6 against the Texas Longhorns. UTSA rushed for 3.0 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 72 yds on 24 attempts. The Roadrunners finished the game with 142 yds while they ran 47 plays (3.0 yards per play). The Roadrunners pass defense allowed a completion rate of 51.4%, surrendering 172 yds on 18 out of 35 through the air. UTSA relinquished 48 rush attempts for 228 yards (4.8 yards per rush).

The UTSA Roadrunners are averaging 355.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 102nd in Division 1. The UTSA offense has totaled 345 yards of penalties on 34 violations, ranking them 2nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 154.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 464 yards for the season. They have tossed 1 pick while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have tallied 54 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Roadrunners currently rank 93rd in Division 1 holding an average of 27.3 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Roadrunners have a total of 603 yards through the air along with holding an average of 201.0 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 97th in D-1.

UTSA has conceded a total of 694 yards on the ground (231.3 yards per outing) and 4 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air and 203.0 yards per contest, which puts them in 68th in the country. This season, they have conceded 72 total points. They have tallied 1 fumble recovered and 4 interceptions on the campaign. The Roadrunners defense has taken part in 244 plays, which is 134th in the country. The Roadrunners are surrendering 24.0 PPG, which has them ranked 82nd in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Rams/Roadrunners college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Roadrunners -13.5

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