Ohio vs Sacramento State Prediction 10/17/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Ohio Bobcats and Sacramento State Hornets meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Hornet Stadium. Here’s an Ohio vs. Sacramento State Prediction. This article will include an Ohio vs. Sacramento State Pick.

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats beat Kent State and Central Michigan, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Ohio has won 3 straight games. Matt Vezza is completing 69 percent of his passes for 439 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Riley Neer and Dom Dorwart have combined for 599 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jake Furtnet has 9 receptions.

The Ohio Bobcats’ ground game is averaging 197.3 yards per contest, and Victor Rosa leads the way with 289 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio is allowing 24.7 points and 348.8 yards per game. Michael Molnar leads the Ohio Bobcats with 49 tackles, Ike Ackerman has 4.5 sacks, and Kendall Bannister has 1 interception.

Sacramento State Hornets Betting Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets lost to UMass and Bowling Green, and they play Ball State next. Sacramento State has lost 4 straight games. Jackson Sharman is completing 55.9 percent of his passes for 1,001 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Matt Coleman and Onterrio Smith Jr. have combined for 731 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Raiden Brown has 16 receptions.

The Sacramento State Hornets’ ground game is averaging 104.3 yards per contest, and Isaiah Ene leads the way with 187 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Sacramento State is allowing 30.2 points and 347.8 yards per game. Boogsie Silvera leads the Sacramento State Hornets with 42 tackles, Fata Puloka has 1.5 sacks, and Warren Smith Jr. has 3 pass deflections.

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

• Ohio has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The underdog has covered the spread in three of Ohio’s last four games.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

• Ohio has won 23 of its last 24 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Sacramento State has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Sacramento State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Sacramento State has lost the first half in each of its last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Ohio’s last eight October games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Sacramento State Hornets Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Carson Conklin has the most passing yards without a passing touchdown this season (222).

Ohio Bobcats Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Riley Neer leads Ohio for touchdowns (5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Sacramento State ranks T133rd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.7).
• Sacramento State ranks T132nd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (7.5).
• Ohio ranks T27th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (66.7).
• Ohio ranks T106th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-1.8).

Ohio vs Sacramento State Prediction

It’s been an adjustment period for Sacramento State as it’s lost four straight games and is 2-4 ATS on the season. Sacramento State has scored 10 or fewer points in four straight games. It’s just not good enough, folks. Ohio doesn’t do anything particularly great but it’s winning games and its offense has more signs of life. We’ve seen nothing from Sacramento State that makes me excited to grab the points, even if the number is quite large. I’ll side with the Bobcats on the road.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Ohio -15.5