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One of the top wideouts in college football will be on show when Tory Horton and the Colorado State Rams (3-6) host the San Diego State Aztecs (3-6) on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
The Rams are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), against the Aztecs. The over/under for this game is 46.5 points.
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Game Info for Colorado State vs. San Diego State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Stadium: Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -111 | -109 | -177 | +149 |
Colorado State Pick Insights
- Colorado State has a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Five of Colorado State’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (62.5%).
Colorado State Stats & Insights
- Colorado State sports the 63rd-ranked offense this year (391.8 yards per game), and have been less effective on defense, ranking 16th-worst with 432.4 yards allowed per game.
- Colorado State sports the 77th-ranked scoring offense this year (26.3 points per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 20th-worst with 32.1 points allowed per game.
- Colorado State has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS (258.7 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Rams rank ninth-best on offense, totaling 319.1 passing yards per game.
- Colorado State ranks third-worst in rushing offense (72.7 rushing yards per game), but has been better on defense, ranking 107th with 173.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 13th-worst in the FBS (46% third-down conversion rate), Colorado State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 74th in the FBS by putting up a 38.6% third-down percentage.
- Colorado State has the 22nd-worst turnover margin in college football at -5, forcing 16 turnovers (26th in the FBS) while turning it over 21 times (130th in the FBS).
Colorado State’s Best Players
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has recorded 2,696 yards (299.6 ypg) on 234-of-372 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to 13 interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Vann Schield, has carried the ball 74 times for 321 yards (35.7 per game), scoring three times.
- Avery Morrow has racked up 188 yards on 65 carries, scoring one time.
- Horton’s 848 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 106 times and has totaled 77 receptions and six touchdowns.
- Dallin Holker has hauled in 51 receptions totaling 653 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Justus Ross-Simmons has a total of 542 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 35 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Mohamed Kamara has 9.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has nine TFL and 35 tackles.
- Jack Howell is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 68 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Henry Blackburn leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 36 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- San Diego State has a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- San Diego State is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- San Diego State games have hit the over in three out of eight opportunities (37.5%).
San Diego State Pick Insights
- San Diego State has plenty of room to improve, as it ranks 24th-worst in total yards per game (323.9) and 24th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (416.6).
- San Diego State has been sputtering on offense, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 20.1 points per game. It has been more productive defensively, giving up 28.6 points per contest (95th-ranked).
- San Diego State has lots of room to improve in the passing game, as it ranks 21st-worst in passing yards per game (181) this season and 23rd-worst in passing yards surrendered per game (252.4).
- From an offensive standpoint, San Diego State is putting up 142.9 rushing yards per game (86th-ranked). It ranks 95th in the FBS on defense (164.1 rushing yards given up per game).
- San Diego State’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with a 33.6% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 40.7% third-down rate (89th-ranked).
- At 0, San Diego State sports the 64th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 14 forced turnovers (44th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS).
San Diego State’s Best Players
- Jalen Mayden has thrown for 1,599 yards (177.7 ypg) to lead San Diego State, completing 61.8% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 385 yards (42.8 ypg) on 93 carries with three touchdowns.
- Kenan Christon has run for 292 yards across 79 carries. He’s chipped in with 23 catches for 170 yards and one touchdown.
- Mekhi Shaw has racked up 329 receiving yards on 21 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Brionne Penny has caught 25 passes and compiled 290 receiving yards (32.2 per game) with one touchdown.
- Mark Redman’s 38 targets have resulted in 26 catches for 285 yards and three touchdowns.
- Zyrus Fiaseu has racked up six sacks to pace the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 40 tackles.
- San Diego State’s tackle leader, Cody Moon, has 41 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Cedarious Barfield leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 22 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
