Kennesaw State vs San Jose State Prediction College Football Picks 9/14/24

San Jose State (2-0) vs Kennesaw State (0-2)

Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm (CEFCU Stadium)

Betting Odds: San Jose State -19.5 / Kennesaw State +19.5 --- Over/Under: 44 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Kennesaw State Owls and San Jose State Spartans meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at CEFCU Stadium. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs San Jose State Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs San Jose State Pick.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls lost to UTSA and Louisiana, and they play UT Martin next. The Kennesaw State Owls have lost 8 of their last 10 games. Davis Bryson is completing 51.2 percent of his passes for 295 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Tykeem Wallace and Qua Ashley have combined for 140 receiving yards on 7 catches, while Carson Kent has 3 receptions.

The Kennesaw State Owls ground game is averaging 81 yards per contest, and Bryson leads the way with 50 yards on 27 carries. Defensively, Kennesaw State is allowing 31 points and 435 yards per game. Baron Hopson leads the Kennesaw State Owls with 16 tackles, Donelius Johnson has 2 sacks and Ugonna Nwoha has 1 pass deflection.

San Jose State Spartans Betting Preview

The San Jose State Spartans beat Sacramento State and Air Force, and they play Washington State next. The San Jose State Spartans look for their first 3-0 start since the 2020 season. Emmett Brown is completing 56.1 percent of his passes for 560 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Nick Nash and Jackson Canaan have combined for 348 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Justin Lockhart has 7 receptions.

The San Jose State Spartans ground game is averaging 56.5 yards per contest, and Floyd Chalk IV leads the way with 130 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, San Jose State is allowing 15.5 points and 276.5 yards per game. Jordan Pollard leads the San Jose State Spartans with 25 tackles, Robert Rahimi has 1 sack and Michael Dansby has 1 interception.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

The favorite has won each of San Jose State's last 14 games at CEFCU Stadium.
San Jose State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Four of San Jose State's last five September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

San Jose State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
San Jose State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage this season (1.000).
Kennesaw State ranks T83rd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (38).
Kennesaw State ranks 100th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (166.5).

Kennesaw State vs San Jose State Prediction

The Kennesaw State Owls have been a mess defensively through two games, and I doubt things improve on the road against a far more talented team. The San Jose State Spartans are playing solid ball on both sides of the ball, and it's the defense that's showing flashes of hope. San Jose State is 2-0 ATS and SU this season, and it's covered 4 of its last 5 games as a home favorite. While just two games, you have to like what you're seeing from the San Jose State Spartans. I'll lay the points with the home team.