The Utah State Aggies (3-3) host an MWC clash against the San Jose State Spartans (2-4) on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Below, we offer our projection on which team will emerge victorious.
The Aggies were defeated by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 44-26 in their last outing. The Spartans’ last outing finished in a 35-28 loss to the Wyoming Cowboys.
Against the Rainbow Warriors, Bryson Barnes led the Aggies with 175 yards on 14-of-26 passing (53.8%) for one touchdown and one interception. He also carried the ball 12 times for 64 yards. Miles Davis totaled 102 rushing yards on 15 carries (6.8 yards per carry), scoring one touchdown on the ground. He also had three catches for 12 yards. Braden Pegan led the receiving charge against the Rainbow Warriors, catching three passes for 84 yards.
Walker Eget’s performance for the Spartans against the Cowboys included 23-of-37 passing for 295 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Lamar Radcliffe carried the ball seven times for 29 yards. Danny Scudero collected 10 catches for 180 yards (on 24 targets), with four touchdowns.
The Aggies are the favorites (-4) in their game against the Spartans, with the over/under at 64.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Aggies are -187 and the Spartans are +155.)
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Utah State vs. San Jose State betting odds and lines
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Spread favorite: Utah State (-4)Moneyline: Utah State (-187), San Jose State (+155)Total: 64.5 pointsUtah State vs. San Jose State predictionPick ATS: Utah State (-4)Pick OU: Under (64.5)Prediction: Utah State 36, San Jose State 25Utah State betting splitsUtah State has covered the spread five times in six games.Utah State is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 4-point favorite or greater this season.Utah State has played six games this year, and four of them have hit the over.San Jose State betting splitsSan Jose State has beaten the spread three times in six games.San Jose State has yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 4-point underdog or more this season.San Jose State has played six games this season, and four of them have hit the over.Utah State vs. San Jose State matchup info, time and how to watchGame date: Friday, October 17, 2025Game time: 9 p.m. ETLocation: Logan, UtahVenue: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik StadiumTV channel: CBS Sports NetworkLive stream: Watch on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch Utah State vs. San Jose State on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)
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