San Diego State Aztecs vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs UCLA Bruins

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The UCLA Bruins (1-0) are welcoming the San Diego State Aztecs (1-0) at Rose Bowl on Saturday, September 12, 2026. UCLA opens this game as 12.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 53.

The San Diego State Aztecs head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Aztecs played against the Portland State Vikings and took home the win by a score of 53-20. In the running game, the Aztecs gave up 95 yards on 30 attempts, which is an average of 3.2 yds per run surrendered. San Diego State conceded 31 completions on 52 attempts for 280 yds, and a completion percentage of 59.6%. In all, they tallied 63 plays for 394 yards. The San Diego State Aztecs ended up rushing 42 times and totaled 237 yards, which came out to an average of 5.6 yds per attempt.

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Concerning getting in the endzone, the San Diego State Aztecs are averaging 53.0 points per outing. Offensively they maintain an average of 237.0 yards rushing which has them sitting 38th in Division 1. The Aztecs have tallied 394 total yards this year. In terms of notching touchdowns, San Diego State has amassed 2 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns via the ground. San Diego State has compiled 22 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 6 infractions for 55 yds. They have turned the football over 3 different times.

The Aztecs are sitting in 81st in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 20.0 points per game. They are giving up 3.2 yards per run and 95.0 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have conceded 95 rushing yards through 1 outing. In terms of yards via the pass, the Aztecs have given up 280 yards which has them sitting in 106th in D-1. They are allowing 280.0 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 59.6%. Over the course of this year, they are surrendering 375.0 yards per game which puts them 91st in Division 1. They have given up 1 touchdown through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Bruins come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this year. In their last game, the Bruins walked away with a victory by a final of 45-24 against the California Golden Bears. The Bruins finished with a total of 461 yds while they ran 54 plays (8.5 yds per play). UCLA rushed the ball for 8.7 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 277 yards on 32 carries. UCLA conceded 40 rushing attempts for 119 yds (3.0 yards per carry). The Bruins passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 55.3%, relinquishing 291 yds on 26 for 47 through the air.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Bruins are sitting 38th in the nation averaging 45.0 points per game. The UCLA Bruins are averaging 461.0 yards/game, which ranks them 54th in D-1. The UCLA offense has 110 penalty yards on 12 infraction, which has them sitting 11th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 pick while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to tally 20 first downs. During the season thus far, the Bruins currently sit at 184 passing yards. They have an average of 277.0 yards per game on the ground.

The Bruins are surrendering 24.0 points per game, which has them sitting 96th in the country. UCLA has allowed a total of 119 yards on the ground in addition to 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 291.0 yards/outing, ranking them 115th in the nation. The Bruins defense has participated in 87 plays, which is good for 122nd in Division 1. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 2 interceptions on the campaign.

Who will win tonight's Aztecs/Bruins college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bruins -12.5

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