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Jalen Royals will lead the Utah State Aggies (3-4) into their matchup against the San Jose State Spartans (2-5) at CEFCU Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Spartans are the favorites (-4) in their game versus the Aggies, with the over/under at 66.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Spartans are -192 and the Aggies are +158.)
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Game Info for San Jose State vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: San Jose, California
- Stadium: CEFCU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State | -4 | -109 | -111 | 66.5 | -110 | -110 | -192 | +158 |
San Jose State Pick Insights
- San Jose State has gone 3-2-1 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 4-point favorites this season, San Jose State is 1-0 against the spread.
- Five of San Jose State’s six games with a set total have hit the over (83.3%).
San Jose State Stats & Insights
- San Jose State is compiling 389.9 yards per game on offense (71st in the FBS), and rank 96th defensively, yielding 396.4 yards allowed per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 18th-worst in the FBS (32.3 points allowed per game), San Jose State has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 49th in the FBS by putting up 31.4 points per game.
- San Jose State sports the 61st-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (241.4 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 22nd-best with just 186.1 passing yards allowed per game.
- San Jose State owns the 73rd-ranked rushing offense this year (148.4 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst with 210.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 13th-worst in the FBS (46.7% third-down percentage), San Jose State has put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 80th in the FBS by posting a 38.6% third-down percentage.
- San Jose State has forced 10 total turnovers (45th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (eighth in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 14th-best in college football.
San Jose State’s Best Players
- Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for 1,610 yards (230 ypg) to lead San Jose State, completing 59.9% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 128 rushing yards on 48 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kairee Robinson, has carried the ball 73 times for 471 yards (67.3 per game), scoring 10 times. He’s also caught 11 passes for 168 yards and one touchdown.
- Quali Conley has carried the ball 46 times for 352 yards (50.3 per game) and four touchdowns while also racking up 165 yards through the air.
- Nick Nash’s 378 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 49 times and has registered 30 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Dominick Mazotti has caught 17 passes for 248 yards (35.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Charles Ross has compiled 17 catches for 205 yards, an average of 29.3 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Tre Smith has three sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 34 tackles.
- Bryun Parham is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 48 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
- Jordan Pollard leads the team with one interception, while also recording 28 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State’s ATS record is 3-3-0 this season.
- In games it has played as at least 4-point underdogs this year, Utah State is 2-2 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Utah State’s six games with a set total.
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State ranks 24th-worst in total yards allowed per game on defense (414.6), but at least it has been getting things done on offense, ranking 14th-best in total yards per contest (477.9).
- Utah State ranks 17th-worst in points allowed per game on defense (32.9), but at least it has been playing well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in points per game (37.3).
- Utah State’s pass defense ranks 103rd in the FBS with 251 passing yards surrendered per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 17th-best by generating 305.6 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, Utah State ranks 48th in the FBS on offense (172.3 rushing yards per game) and 100th on defense (163.6 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Utah State ranks 95th in the FBS (37.1% third-down conversion rate) and 103rd defensively (43.1% third-down rate allowed).
- Utah State owns a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 63rd in the FBS.
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has compiled 1,338 yards on 66% passing while collecting 13 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 74 yards .
- The team’s top rusher, Davon Booth, has carried the ball 73 times for 446 yards (63.7 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Rahsul Faison has piled up 334 yards (on 46 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Royals’ 647 receiving yards (92.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 39 receptions on 52 targets with nine touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn has 54 receptions (on 79 targets) for a total of 613 yards (87.6 yards per game) and eight touchdowns this year.
- Micah Davis has racked up 421 reciving yards (60.1 ypg) and four touchdowns this season.
- Paul Fitzgerald paces the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 18 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 65 tackles and four TFL.
- Ike Larsen has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 46 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
