NIU Huskies vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs San Jose State Spartans

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, CA

TV: MW+

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

CEFCU Stadium is the location where the San Jose State Spartans (4-5) will take on the NIU Huskies (0-8) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. NIU opens this game as 10.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 51.5.

The NIU Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 0-8 for this season. In their last matchup, the Huskies played the UNLV Rebels and ended up losing by a score of 31-24. In all, they tallied 75 plays which gave them a total of 493 yards. The NIU Huskies ended up running the ball 38 times and totaled 240 yds, earning them an average of 6.3 yards per tote. Against the run, the Huskies gave up 204 yds on 32 tries, which averages out to 6.4 yds per rush surrendered. NIU conceded 20 pass completions on 30 attempts for 269 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.

The Huskies currently have 2,605 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring, NIU has amassed 8 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 13 different times. NIU has recorded 143 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 44 penalties for 426 yds. Offensively they are averaging 117.6 yards on the ground which has them sitting 116th in college football. Concerning scoring points, the NIU Huskies have an average of 16.3 points per game.

The Huskies rank 136th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 37.6 points per game. They are giving up 5.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 218.8 yards on the ground per contest on the season. Overall, they have given up 1,750 rushing yards through 8 games. When it comes to passing yardage, the Huskies have given up 1,720 yds which has them ranked 69th in Division 1. They have conceded 215.0 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 70.3%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 433.8 yards per game ranking them 130th in the country. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns via the pass and 20 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Spartans come into this game with a record of 4-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Spartans took a loss by a final score of 21-16 when they played the New Mexico Lobos. San Jose State allowed 43 rush attempts for 231 yards (5.4 yards per rush). The Spartans pass defense gave up a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 111 yards on 10 for 15 through the air. The Spartans finished the game with 238 yds while running 58 plays (4.1 yds per play). San Jose State ran the football for 1.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 48 yards on 35 carries.

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Spartans rank 124th in the country averaging 19.9 points per outing. The San Jose State Spartans are averaging 348.3 yards per outing, which is good for 105th in D-1. The San Jose State offense has racked up 445 yards of penalties on 51 infractions, which is 73rd in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 8 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 155 1st downs. During the season so far, the Spartans currently have a total of 2,051 passing yards along with an average of 227.9 passing yards per game, ranking them 68th in Division 1. They hold an average of 120.4 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,084 yards overall.

The Spartans are conceding 22.3 PPG, ranking them 54th in the nation. San Jose State has surrendered a total of 1,373 yards rushing (152.6 yards per game) as well as 12 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 223.1 yards per game, which has them ranked 87th in the country. The Spartans defense has taken part in 637 plays, which ranks them 135th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 1 fumbles recovered and 11 interceptions so far this year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 201 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +10.5

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