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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Kairee Robinson and the San Jose State Spartans (5-5) host the San Diego State Aztecs (3-7) on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
The Spartans are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -14.5) against the Aztecs. The over/under for this game is 48 points.
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Game Info for San Jose State vs. San Diego State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 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 | -14.5 | -110 | -110 | 48 | -110 | -110 | -658 | +464 |
San Jose State Pick Insights
- So far this season, San Jose State has put together a 6-2-1 record against the spread.
- Six of San Jose State’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
San Jose State Stats & Insights
- San Jose State is putting up 402.6 yards per game on offense this season (52nd in the FBS), and are allowing 354.5 yards per game (47th) on the other side of the ball.
- San Jose State ranks 26th in scoring offense (33.9 points per game) and 68th in scoring defense (26.5 points allowed per game) this season.
- San Jose State has the 74th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (220.6 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 16th-best with just 183.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, San Jose State ranks 35th in the FBS with 182 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 103rd in rushing yards allowed per contest (171.1).
- In addition to a 43.9% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS, San Jose State has put up the 26th-ranked third-down conversion rate (44.6%) on offense.
- With 18 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (sixth in the FBS), San Jose State’s +11 turnover margin is the third-best in college football.
San Jose State’s Best Players
- Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for 2,126 yards (212.6 ypg) to lead San Jose State, completing 60.5% of his passes and tossing 16 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 201 rushing yards on 69 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Robinson has carried the ball 130 times for a team-high 919 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 15 times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 16 catches for 197 yards (19.7 per game) and two touchdowns via the pass.
- This season, Quali Conley has carried the ball 95 times for 592 yards (59.2 per game) and seven touchdowns, while also racking up 250 yards through the air.
- Nick Nash’s team-leading 559 yards as a receiver have come on 41 receptions (out of 68 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Dominick Mazotti has put together a 287-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 20 passes on 30 targets.
- Charles Ross has a total of 260 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 19 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Tre Smith leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has six TFL and 42 tackles.
- Bryun Parham, San Jose State’s tackle leader, has 53 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Jay’Vion Cole leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 16 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- San Diego State’s ATS record is 5-4-0 this year.
- In games it has played as at least 14.5-point underdogs this year, San Diego State is 1-0 against the spread.
- Three of San Diego State’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
San Diego State Pick Insights
- San Diego State has struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking 22nd-worst in total offense (318.8 total yards per game) and 20th-worst in total defense (417.6 total yards allowed per game).
- San Diego State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 20 points per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 84th with 27.9 points allowed per contest.
- San Diego State has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of passing this season, ranking 18th-worst in passing yards (175.7 per game) and 20th-worst in passing yards allowed (251.6 per game).
- San Diego State is accumulating 143.1 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (84th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 166 rushing yards per game (99th-ranked) on defense.
- San Diego State ranks 22nd-worst in third-down conversion percentage (33.8%), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 101st in the FBS with a 42.2% third-down rate allowed.
- After forcing 16 turnovers (40th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (79th in the FBS) this season, San Diego State owns the 55th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
San Diego State’s Best Players
- Jalen Mayden has thrown for 1,727 yards on 166-of-263 passing with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 401 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
- Kenan Christon has compiled 336 yards on 84 carries, while also catching 24 passes for 168 yards and one score.
- Mekhi Shaw has hauled in 356 receiving yards on 24 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Mark Redman has put up a 338-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 30 passes on 45 targets.
- Brionne Penny has racked up 290 reciving yards (29 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Zyrus Fiaseu has six sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 47 tackles.
- San Diego State’s top-tackler, Cody Moon, has 50 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Cedarious Barfield has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 31 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended to his name.
