Southern Utah vs Colorado State Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Colorado State football player Hauss Hejny before a game against Wyoming on Sept. 5, 2026, at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
MATCHUP
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Colorado State Rams
Team Records
1-1
1-0
Spread
+20.5 -112
-20.5 -108
Moneyline
+850
-1450
Total
Over 56.5 (-108)
Under 56.5 (-112)
Where
Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EDT
TV
CBSSN
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the Colorado State Rams meet in week 2 college football action from Canvas Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Colorado State Rams Prediction.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recap
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds come into this game looking to add on to their 47-42 win over Weber State last time out to sit at 1-1 this season.
Thunderbirds Looking For Big Upset
Will Burns threw for 146 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception on 10 of 18 passing, while shredding the defense on the ground with 148 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 carries. Floyd Chalk led the Thunderbirds rushing attack with 183 yards and 3 touchdowns on 24 carries. Through the air, Joshua Acord caught 5 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown, while Devin Downing added a receiving touchdown. On defense, Parker Vance, Christian Sampson, and Mason Stromstad tied for a team-high 6 total tackles each, while Myles Amey and Aiden Hall recorded a sack apiece. Parker Vance also snagged Southern Utah’s only interception.
Colorado State Rams Recap
The Colorado State Rams come into this game looking to add on to their 35-13 win over Wyoming last time out to sit at 35-13 this season. After this game, Colorado State will take on BYU at home.
Rams Looking To Maintain Strong Play At Home
Hauss Hejny put together a masterpiece through the air, throwing for 214 yards and 5 touchdowns on 23 of 33 passing, while adding 39 yards on the ground and catching a 28-yard pass from Terrence Smith Jr. Mel Brown led the Rams rushing attack with 57 yards on 8 carries, while Durell Robinson added 52 yards on 12 carries. RJ Vick exploded for 75 yards and 3 touchdowns on 6 receptions, while Jackson Harper and Cedric Ross each caught a touchdown pass. On defense, Jaseim Mitchell and Oumar Diomande shared team-high honors with 11 total tackles apiece. Tre’Shawn Moore and Stephon Wright each recorded a sack, while Jaylen King, Oumar Diomande, and CJ Blocker each picked off a pass to anchor Colorado State’s secondary.
The favorite has won each of Colorado State’s last six games.
The favorite has covered the spread in five of Colorado State’s last six games.
The favorite has won the first half in each of Colorado State’s last six games.
Why the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will win
Colorado State has lost six of its last seven games.
Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-FBS teams.
Colorado State has lost the first half in six of its last seven games.
Total Points Facts
Five of Colorado State’s last six games against non-conference opponents at Canvas Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 2, Mel Brown ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
Colorado State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Colorado State ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Colorado State Rams Prediction
I’m on the over in this one. I don’t trust either team defensively here as Hejny was able to pick apart Wyoming’s defense at will last week, and I think Southern Utah could be in trouble here too. On the flipside, Colorado State should have some issues holding Southern Utah down here and I think this ends up being a high-scoring game. Give me the over.
