Pick details
| MATCHUP | San Diego State Aztecs | Colorado State Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 -102 | +1.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
| Total | Over 63.5 (-108) | Under 63.5 (-112) |
| Where | Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CW | |
The San Diego State Aztecs and the Colorado State Rams meet Saturday in college football action from Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. Here’s a San Diego State vs Colorado State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best San Diego State vs Colorado State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview
It’s been a pretty rough year for the Aztecs in the win column so far. San Diego State opened with a victory over Portland State, but then fell in three straight after that versus UCLA, James Madison and Toledo. San Diego State stopped the bleeding with a win over Texas State, but then got blown out by Oregon State for a 2-4 start through six games.
In game seven versus Fresno State, the Aztecs jumped out to a 13-0 lead but that edge dwindled a bit by halftime. San Diego State broke a 23-23 tie with a late field goal and took the win as time expired 26-23. QB Jayden Denegal was 7-of-10 for 112 yards and a touchdown. Lucky Sutton led the rush with his 18 carries for 110 yards in the winning effort.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
Over on the Colorado State side, they were able to get a couple of wins to start the year but they’ve hit the skids since then. The Rams took out Wyoming and Southern Utah in their first pair for a 2-0 start. The last four games have all been losses though, as the Rams have dropped to BYU, UTSA, Oregon State and Texas State for a 2-4 result this season.
Back on October 15 versus Texas State, the Rams gave up four unanswered touchdowns before they could even get on the board. Colorado State limped into the break with a 45-21 deficit and things didn’t get much better from there during a 66-27 blowout loss. QB K’saan Farrar was 26-of-41 for two touchdowns and 289 yards in the losing effort.
San Diego State Aztecs @ Colorado State Rams Betting Trends: Week 8
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Mel Brown leads the league for yards per carry (9.2) this season.
San Diego State Aztecs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Lucky Sutton leads San Diego State for touchdowns (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (28.8).
- Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (530.3).
- San Diego State ranks 138th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (166).
- San Diego State has the worst single-game yard differential in a win this season (239-565 vs Texas State in Week 5).
San Diego State vs Colorado State Prediction
I’ll stay with San Diego State. The Aztecs are coming off a gutsy win over Fresno State, posting 384 yards, 204 rush yards, 17 first downs and 6-of-14 on third downs in that one. San Diego State’s defense gave up just 4-of-13 on third downs and 276 yards in the win. The Aztecs are 2-1 in their last three games with 26 or more points scored in both wins.
As for the Rams, they got demolished by the rush in their loss to Texas State, giving up a whopping 503 yards on the ground. Colorado State’s defense also surrendered 31 first downs and a 5-of-9 success rate on third-down tries. The Rams have given up 41 or more points in each installment of this current four-game losing streak so the Aztecs should have no issues scoring here.


