Wyoming Cowboys vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, 10/9/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wyoming Cowboys vs San Jose State Spartans

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026

Location: CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, CA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

CEFCU Stadium is the location where the San Jose State Spartans (3-2) will compete against the Wyoming Cowboys (2-3) on Friday, October 9, 2026. San Jose State opens this matchup as 6.5-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 43.5.

The Wyoming Cowboys head into this game 2-3 for this year. In their last matchup, the Cowboys faced the North Dakota State Bison and went home with a loss by a final score of 28-0. The Wyoming Cowboys ran the football 35 times and had 110 yds, which earned them an average of 3.1 yds per attempt. In the game, they tallied 49 plays which gave them 162 yards. Wyoming relinquished 14 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 187 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.0%. On the ground, the Cowboys gave up 220 yds on 45 attempts, which calculates to 4.9 yards per run surrendered.

The Cowboys have racked up 1,466 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, Wyoming has earned 2 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 9 different times. Wyoming has accounted for 81 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 28 infractions for 247 yards. As a unit they have an average of 150.2 yards in the run game ranking them 83rd in the nation. Concerning scoring, the Wyoming Cowboys have an average of 14.2 points per contest.

The Cowboys rank 58th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 22.0 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.9 yards per tote and 190.8 rushing yards per game on the year. Overall, they have given up 954 rushing yards through 5 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Cowboys have allowed 893 yds which puts them in 51st in the country. They have conceded 178.6 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 61.8%. For the season, they have given up 369.4 yards/outing putting them at 84th in college football. They have conceded 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Spartans head into this matchup 3-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Spartans walked away with a victory by a final of 20-16 against the Hawaii Warriors. The Spartans finished the contest with 324 yds while running 62 plays (5.2 yds per play). San Jose State ran the ball for 2.3 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 78 yards on 34 attempts. San Jose State gave up 25 attempts on the ground for 97 yards (3.9 yds per rush). The Spartans pass defense gave up a completion rate of 60.5%, surrendering 341 yds on 23 for 38 through the air.

The San Jose State Spartans hold an average of 388.2 yards per contest, which has them sitting 75th in Division 1. The San Jose State offense has compiled 276 yds of penalties on 32 infractions, which ranks them 69th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They average 132.6 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 663 yards for this year. They have thrown 5 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 94 first downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Spartans are ranked 106th in college football scoring 22.6 PPG. Over the course of the season to this point, the Spartans have earned 1,278 yards through the air as well as an average of 255.6 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 47th in college football.

The Spartans are allowing 25.0 points per game, which puts them 85th in D-1. San Jose State has allowed a total of 617 yards on the ground (123.4 yards per outing) and 8 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have allowed 6 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 258.2 yards per game, which puts them in 120th in D-1. The Spartans defense has taken the field for 344 plays, which ranks them 111th in the nation. They have compiled no fumbles and 6 interceptions so far this season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 125 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys +6.5

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