San Diego State vs Colorado State Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 24, 2026
The San Diego State Aztecs will travel to Fort Collins, Colorado, Saturday evening for a matchup against the Colorado State Rams at Canvas Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM ET, with coverage available on The CW Network. San Diego State enters the matchup with a 3-4 record and will look to get back to .500 with a road victory. Colorado State comes into Saturday's contest with a 2-4 record and will attempt to take advantage of playing in front of its home crowd. San Diego State enters as a 1.5-point favorite at -115 on the moneyline. Colorado State is listed at -105 on the moneyline, and the total is set at 62.5. Keep up with our College Football Picks.
Aztecs Go for Two in a Row
Jayden Denegal is leading the San Diego State offense this season with 899 passing yards and seven touchdowns on 83 completions. Javion Kinnard leads the rushing attack with 432 yards and one touchdown on 81 carries, while Lucky Sutton has added 260 yards and three touchdowns on 63 carries. Nathan Acevedo leads the receiving corps with 181 yards and two touchdowns on 17 catches. Jaylon Hawkins has added 158 yards and two touchdowns on 12 receptions.
The San Diego State offense did just enough last week, scoring 26 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, on 384 total yards. Defensively, the Aztecs held their own, allowing 23 points on 276 total yards while forcing one turnover in the victory. Jayden Denegal led the San Diego State offense, completing seven passes for 112 yards and one touchdown. Stone Saunders completed six passes for 61 yards. Lucky Sutton led the rushing attack with 110 yards on 18 carries, while Javion Kinnard added 77 yards on 14 attempts. Jaylon Hawkins led the receiving corps with 84 yards and one touchdown on six catches, while Jordan Napier chipped in 55 yards and one score on three receptions.
Colorado State Is Desperate for a Win
K'saan Farrar is leading the Colorado State offense this season with 931 passing yards and five touchdowns on 89 completions, along with 43 rushing yards and one touchdown. Hauss Hejny has added 619 passing yards and 10 touchdowns on 47 completions, along with 128 rushing yards and one score on 13 carries. Mel Brown leads the rushing attack with 431 yards and three touchdowns on 47 carries. Durell Robinson has added 297 yards and six touchdowns on 69 carries. RJ Vick leads the receiving corps with 367 yards and four touchdowns on 24 catches, while Terrence Smith Jr. has contributed 284 yards and four touchdowns on 19 receptions.
Colorado State struggled defensively last week, allowing 66 points, including 45 in the first half, as Texas State compiled 716 total yards. Offensively, the Rams moved the football effectively enough to score 27 points on 437 total yards. K'saan Farrar led the Colorado State offense, completing 26 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns. Oliver Lundberg led the rushing attack with 46 yards on seven carries, while Durell Robinson added 31 yards and two touchdowns on seven attempts. Jackson Harper led the receiving corps with 98 yards on six catches.
San Diego State vs Colorado State Picks and Prediction
Pick: San Diego State Aztecs -1.5
San Diego State has an opportunity to pick up an important road victory against a Colorado State team that has struggled to establish consistency on both sides of the football. The Aztecs will need to control the line of scrimmage and establish their rushing attack to avoid becoming too dependent on their passing game. Colorado State will attempt to take advantage of playing at home, but the Rams could have difficulty generating consistent offensive production if San Diego State creates pressure in the backfield. The Aztecs should also look to limit explosive plays and force Colorado State to put together long scoring drives rather than allowing quick touchdowns. Neither team has been particularly impressive through the first half of the season, but San Diego State should have an opportunity to take control if it protects the football and wins the field-position battle. Expect the Aztecs to make enough plays defensively and come away with a close victory.
Pick: Under 62.5
This matchup could turn into a defensive battle with both teams attempting to establish their running games and avoid costly mistakes. San Diego State will likely look to control possession and keep Colorado State from creating scoring opportunities through the air. The Rams should take a similar approach by attempting to establish their rushing attack and prevent the Aztecs from consistently getting favorable field position. Neither offense has shown enough consistency to expect scoring on every possession, and both teams could struggle to sustain drives if they fall behind the chains. Third-down conversions and red-zone execution will be particularly important because stalled possessions could lead to several punts throughout the evening. With both teams likely to emphasize ball control and defensive discipline, expect a relatively low-scoring matchup that finishes below the total.