Utah State-San Jose State Preview

The Utah State Aggies and the San Jose State Spartans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Spartan Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 14-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game's total is sitting at 47. Utah State was defeated 34-14 by BYU in Week 6, as 30-point underdogs at home. The 48 points fell UNDER the posted total of 59.5. Robert Turbin ran for 74 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort for Utah State. San Jose State put up a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter in Week 5 to knock off Hawaii by a final score of 20-17. The Warriors had been favored by 3 points at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (48). Team records: Utah State: 1-4 SU, 3-2 ATS San Jose State: 3-2 SU, 3-1 ATS Utah State most recently: When playing in October are 1-9 When playing on grass are 2-8 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing within the conference are 3-7 San Jose State most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Utah State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road Utah State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games Utah State is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games Utah State is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road San Jose State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home San Jose State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Utah State at Nevada, Saturday, October 18 San Jose State at New Mexico State, Saturday, October 18