San Jose State Spartans vs Hawaii Warriors Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Hawaii Warriors

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI

TV: MW+

Odds/Point Spread: Warriors (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Hawaii Warriors (1-3) are hosting the San Jose State Spartans (2-2) at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Hawaii opens this matchup as 3-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 51.

The San Jose State Spartans head into this game 2-2 this season. In their last contest, the Spartans played the Fresno State Bulldogs and went home with a loss by a final score of 26-10. On the day, they tallied 70 plays which gave them a total of 335 yards. The San Jose State Spartans ran the football 32 times and tallied 91 yds, which came out to an average of 2.8 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Spartans conceded 168 yds on 39 attempts, which calculates to 4.3 yards per rush surrendered. San Jose State conceded 15 pass completions on 29 attempts for a total of 186 yds, and a completion percentage of 51.7%.

The Spartans have earned 1,617 total yards for this campaign. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, San Jose State has totaled 9 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the football over 7 times. San Jose State has a total of 78 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 26 infractions for 211 yds. As a team they average 146.3 yards on the ground which is 94th in the nation. Concerning getting in the endzone, the San Jose State Spartans hold an average of 23.3 PPG.

The Spartans sit in 103rd in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 27.3 PPG. They are allowing 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and 130.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. In total, they have allowed 520 running yards through 4 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Spartans have allowed 950 yards which puts them in 105th in the country. They are allowing 237.5 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 63.0%. For the year, they have given up 367.5 yards per contest putting them at 87th in Division 1. They have allowed 5 touchdowns by air as well as 8 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Warriors head into this matchup 1-3 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Warriors took a loss by a score of 27-10 when they played the Wyoming Cowboys. Hawaii relinquished 38 run attempts for 183 yards (4.8 yds per carry). The Warriors passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 73.9%, surrendering 204 yards on 17 out of 23 passing. The Warriors finished the contest with a total of 328 yds on 67 plays (4.9 yards per play). Hawaii rushed the football for 4.4 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 102 yards on 23 carries.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Warriors currently rank 131st in college football with an average of 18.0 points per game. The Hawaii Warriors maintain an average of 341.8 yards per outing, which has them sitting 116th in the country. The Hawaii offense has compiled 187 penalty yards on 25 violations, which is good for 83rd in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 1 pick while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 82 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Warriors have earned 1,034 yards via the pass as well as an average of 258.5 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 48th in college football. They average 83.3 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 333 yards in total.

Hawaii has allowed a total of 713 rushing yards (178.3 yards per game) in addition to 10 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns via the pass and 221.5 yards/outing, which has them in 89th in D-1. In total, they have surrendered 104 points. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovered and 2 interceptions on the year. The Warriors defense has taken the field for 260 plays, which is good for 75th in D-1. The Warriors are surrendering 26.0 points per game, which has them 96th in Division 1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Warriors -3.0

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