Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Colorado State Rams Picks and Prediction for Friday, October 10, 2025
Use Code SSWC We have a battle between the haves and the have-nots in the Mountain West Conference in Week 7 of the college football season as the Fresno State Bulldogs will be heading to Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Friday night to face off against the Colorado State Rams in our Bulldogs vs Rams prediction. The game is airing on CBSSN, so this game is going to be nationally televised as both teams are trending in opposite directions. The Bulldogs (5-01, 2-0 MWC) are on a five-game winning streak as they are coming off a 20-17 home win over the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday. The Rams (1-4, 0-1) are on a three-game losing streak after Friday’s 45-24 road loss against the San Diego State Aztecs. College gridiron clarity — NCAAF picks for Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Colorado State Rams with key matchups.
Bulldogs Barking to the Top of the Mountain West
The Fresno State Bulldogs have gotten off to an outstanding start to the season as they are now 5-1 (2-0 MWC) heading into this game and would be in the College Football Playoff conversation had they not lost to Kansas 31-7 in the opener on Aug. 23. They still could be in the conversation as the one Group of Five addition to the playoffs, but they likely will need to win out. The Bulldogs’ offense has been stepping up as they are averaging 30.7 points per game, ranking 63rd in the sport. Quarterback E.J. Warner has been doing well this season despite the turnovers as he has completed 111-of-153 (72.5%) of his passes for 1,136 yards with seven passing touchdowns to six interceptions while also adding 23 carries for 67 yards (2.9 yards per rush) with one rushing touchdown. Running back Bryson Donelson has been able to keep the defense guessing as well with his 77 rushes for 382 yards (5.0 yards per carry) with three rushing touchdowns and being a threat in the passing game with 13 catches for 108 yards (8.3 yards per reception).
The defense for Fresno State has been carrying the program as they are 36th in college football as they are giving up 19.5 points per game. They are solid against the run, allowing 110 yards per game. The Bulldogs have been a menace on this side of the field as they have 10 sacks, 21 pass deflections, nine interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.
Injury Report for Fresno State
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- Linebacker Lucas Blumling: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Linebacker Niko Baumgartner: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Ben Baker: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Tight end Brock Lium: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Jarius Satele: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Gino Quinones: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Brayden Walton: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Punter Clay Lawrence: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Auckland Asiata: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Offensive guard Ethan Dasmann: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Wide receiver Luke Jones: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Offensive guard Campbell McHarg: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Defensive lineman Steven Scott III: Undisclosed (OUT)
Rams Need to Figure Out QB Play
The Colorado State Rams need to figure out how to start getting wins before the season gets lost early after losing on the road to the San Diego State Aztecs 45-24 last time out. They are 122nd in the country with only 19.4 points per game scored. Quarterback Jackson Brousseau has taken over the starting job after replacing Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi a few weeks ago and has looked good thus far as he has completed 42-of-65 (64.6%) of his passes for 421 yards with a pair of passing touchdowns without any interceptions as well as 20 carries for 20 yards (1.0 yards per attempt) with a rushing touchdown through three games.
The defense for the Rams has been playing at a poor level as they are giving up 27.4 points per game, which is tied for 95th in college football. Colorado State's biggest issue is stopping the run as they rank 120th, allowing 191.4 yards per game. Their defense has been unable to make the opposing offense uncomfortable as they have four sacks, 23 pass deflections, three interceptions, one forced fumble, and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Injury Report for Colorado State
- Tight end Jaxxon Warren: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback Dylan Phelps: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Linebacker Jacob Ellis: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Petey Tucker: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Linebacker Jaseim Mitchell: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Offensive guard Tanner Morley: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Defensive lineman Gabe Jones: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Defensive lineman Mukendi Wa-Kalonji: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Cornerback Jayden Cortell: Undisclosed (OUT)
- Wide receiver Stephon Daily: Undisclosed (OUT)
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Colorado State Rams Pick
Spread Pick for Fresno State vs. Colorado State
- Fresno State Bulldogs -6.5 (5 units)
The Fresno State Bulldogs are significantly better than the Colorado State Rams are heading into this matchup, and it is not even close. The Rams are having a quarterback controversy as they benched Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and have the backup quarterback starting in his place. Compare that to one of the top defensive teams in college football and E.J. Warner passing the football well. He doesn’t throw many incompletions, so they should be able to continue to move the football down the field. All in all, go with the better team to cover the spread and the Fresno State Bulldogs to officially clinch a bowl game this season.
Over/Under Pick for Fresno State vs. Colorado State
- UNDER 47.5 (4 units)
This is going to be interesting, but the numbers are leaning on the under being the better play. E.J. Warner has thrown for six interceptions on the season, while the Rams are relying on their backup quarterback for this game. Fresno State’s defense is applying a significant amount of pressure and not allowing many points, while Colorado State is going to get a bit of a boost playing at home on the defensive side of things. Both teams defend the pass well as Fresno State is 61st in the country with 198.2 passing yards against per game, while Colorado State is 55th with 201.4 opposing passing yards per game. Go with UNDER 47.5 POINTS in this game as the better bet here.
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