San José State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction 9/4/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
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MATCHUP
San José State Spartans
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Team Records
0-1
1-0
Spread
+3 -112
-3 -108
Moneyline
+124
-148
Total
Over 56.5 (-110)
Under 56.5 (-110)
Where
Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, MI
When
Friday, September 4, 2026
Time
06:30 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The San Jose State Spartans and the Eastern Michigan Eagles meet in week 1 college football action from Rynearson Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Jose State Spartans vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction.
San Jose State Spartans Recap
The San Jose State Spartans come into this game looking to rebound from a 42-26 loss at the hands of USC last time out to sit at 0-1 on the year. After this game, the Spartans will head home for a matchup with FCS Cal Poly.
Spartans Show Fight Late But Fall To Trojans
Luke Weaver threw for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 of 32 passing while also rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown. Jabari Bates added 37 rushing yards and Viliami Teu chipped in 25 rushing yards while Carson Clark had a team-high 6 catches for 74 yards. Jerry McClure chipped in 6 catches for 68 yards and a TD as well and Jordan Anderson record a touchdown catch for the Spartans in the loss. On defense, Naseri Danielson led the Spartans with 10 total tackles while Caleb Womack had 8 solo tackles and Ethan Powell had 8 total tackles with 5 solo tackles. Dylan Lee chipped in a sack as well as did John Norwood, and the aforementioned Danielson had an interception as well in the losing effort.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Recap
The Eastern Michigan Eagles come into this game looking to add on to their 28-17 win over Sacramento State last time out to sit at 1-0 this season. After this game, EMU will head on the road for a game against Michigan State.
Eagles Looking To Bulld Momentum
Noah Kim threw for 279 yards and 2 TDs on 27 of 38 passing while Amareon Blue had a team-high 55 rushing yards on 12 carries and Braydon Bennett added 27 yards with a touchdown on the ground and the aforementioned Kim also had a rushing TD as well. Benson Prosper led Eastern Michigan’s receiving group with 7 grabs for 81 yards while Nick Devereaux had 6 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. Joshua Long added 44 receiving yards on 6 catches while Kozy Isaac added 40 receiving yards and a TD. On defense, Zach Mowchan had a team-high 14 total tackles with 7 solo tackles while Quincy Byas and Joseph Oluwayemi each had a sack as well in the win. Jason Marshall also chipped in an interception for the Eagles’ defensive unit in the victory.
San Jose State Spartans @ Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends: Week 1
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
San Jose State has lost each of its last seven road games.
Eastern Michigan has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Rynearson Stadium.
San Jose State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six home games.
Eastern Michigan has won the first quarter in four of its last five games.
San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last five games.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
Eastern Michigan has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
San Jose State has covered the spread in each of its last eight road games against non-conference opponents.
Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six September games as a home favorite.
San Jose State has won the first half five of its last six September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
San Jose State has won the first quarter in each of its last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Five of San Jose State’s last six games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Player Prop Facts
Noah Kim ranked 6th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (2.7%) last season.
San Jose State Spartans Player Prop Facts
Trent Carrizosa ranked 5th in the Mountain West Conference amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (45.6) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
Eastern Michigan ranked 136th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game last season (232.1).
Eastern Michigan ranked 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage last season (94.6).
San Jose State ranked 135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against last season (79.3).
San Jose State ranked 134th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage last season (26.1).
San Jose State Spartans vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction
I’m on the Eagles at home here. I think that San Jose State’s showing against USC is going to look impressive but it did come against USC’s third stringers for the most part in a blowout. Now USC third stringers could be on the level or near the level that EMU brings in fairness, but the Eagles looked good in their opener and this is just a tricky travel spot for SJSU on a short week against an Eastern Michigan team that I’m fairly high on. I’ll back the Eagles at home to start the year at 2-0.
