San Jose State Spartans vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 9/4/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The San Jose State Spartans (3-9 last season) are hitting the road to Rynearson Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-8 last year). Eastern Michigan opens this contest as 3.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 54.5.

The San Jose State Spartans wrapped up their season having a 3-9 record. In their last game, the Spartans faced the USC Trojans and took a loss by a score of 42-26. On the ground, the Spartans gave up 164 yds on 40 tries, which averages out to 4.1 yds per run allowed. San Jose State relinquished 30 completions on 36 tries for a total of 341 yds, and a completion rate of 83.3%. On the day, they tallied 56 plays which converted into 336 yards. The San Jose State Spartans ran the ball 24 times and accounted for 102 yds, which came out to an average of 4.3 yards per attempt.

The Spartans tallied 4,828 total yards for the prior year. San Jose State earned 17 touchdowns through the air and 14 rushing touchdowns. They turned the ball over 28 different times. San Jose State recorded 241 1st downs as a unit, and they were called for 70 infractions for 658 yards. Offensively they maintained an average of 119.7 yards rushing, which had them sitting 111th in D-1. Regarding scoring points, the San Jose State Spartans averaged 21.4 points per contest.

Regarding passing yardage, the Spartans gave up 2,944 yards which put them in 90th in D-1. During their 12 games played, they allowed 245.3 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 65.3%. They surrendered 403.2 yards/game which had them ranked 99th in the country. They conceded 18 throwing touchdowns in addition to 25 touchdowns via the ground game. They gave up 4.0 yards per rush on the ground and 157.9 yards on the ground per game last season. During the campaign, they allowed 1,895 yards via the running game in 12 games. The Spartans sat in 121st in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 32.5 PPG.

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The Eagles ended the season having earned a 4-8 record. For their last game, the Eagles got the victory with a final of 28-17 against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Eagles finished the contest with a total of 348 yards and they ran 68 plays (5.1 yds per play). Eastern Michigan ran the football for 2.3 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 69 yds on 30 carries. Eastern Michigan allowed 17 rush attempts for 49 yards (2.9 yds per carry). The Eagles secondary conceded a completion rate of 54.3%, surrendering 222 yards on 25 for 46 through the air.

Concerning their ability to score points, the Eagles earned a ranking of 92nd in the country holding an average of 24.1 points per game. The Eastern Michigan Eagles held an average of 377.3 yards per game, which had them sitting 78th in the nation. The Eastern Michigan offense accrued 586 penalty yds on 68 infractions, which ranked them 98th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They tossed 11 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they tallied 244 first downs. Last year, the Eagles compiled 2,818 passing yards as well as averaging 234.8 passing yards per contest, which had them sitting 61st in the nation. They averaged 142.5 rushing yards per game and rushed for 1,710 yards in total.

Eastern Michigan allowed the opposition a total of 2,785 yards via the ground game (232.1 yards/game) as well as 29 touchdowns by way of the ground game last season. They gave up 16 touchdowns via the pass and 184.2 yards per contest, which had them in 20th in the country. Last season, they gave up 358 total points. They had 2 fumbles and 7 picks over the course of last season. The Eagles defense took the field for 800 plays, which ranked them 37th in Division 1. The Eagles relinquished 29.8 PPG, which had them in 101st in D-1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Spartans +3.5

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