The Colorado State Rams (6-5) are looking to extend their three-game winning streak as they travel to play the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-8). The MWC’s second-leading passer, Nick Stevens (2,284 yards, 20 TDs), is a player to watch in this contest. Players will take the field Saturday, Nov 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET and it will air on CBSS.
Fresno State lost big to BYU 52-10 last week. Kilton Anderson had a solid outing throwing the ball in the loss, completing four of seven passes for 65 yards. Jamire Jordan added 54 receiving yards on eight receptions. Colorado State is hoping for another victory like last week’s performance, when it beat New Mexico 28-21. Rashard Higgins had a big game for the Rams, registering eight receptions for 140 yards. Jordon Vaden finished with 87 receiving yards on four receptions.
Colorado State is an eight-point favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable.
The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 3-8 Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS) this season. In the past five games, Fresno State is 2-3 for both SU and ATS. The Rams will be matching up against a stout Fresno State pass defense, which only allowed 210.4 passing yards over their last five matchups. One of the keys to the game will be whether the Rams can protect the ball against Fresno State’s aggressive defense. It’s ranked seventh in the nation in fumbles recovered with one per game. Colorado State will want to stay focused this week to avoid giving the game away to the Bulldogs. The Rams are one of the most penalized teams in the nation with 7.9 flags per game.
Across the field, the Rams have a record of 6-5 for both ATS and SU. In the previous five games, Colorado State has a record of 4-1 both SU and ATS. If Fresno State’s earlier games are any indication, the Rams running backs will be busy. The Bulldogs allow 232.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 118th in Division I. Switching gears to the Colorado State defense, it has some favorable matchups that it may be able to take advantage of as well. Colorado State’s 20th-ranked pass defense has given its competition headaches. Opponents have only thrown for 186.6 yards per game against this scary unit. The Rams usually get going immediately from the initial kickoff, averaging 11.2 points in the first quarter this year.
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State
Notes
Fresno State is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games.
Fresno State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games.
Fresno State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home.
Fresno State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado State.
Colorado State is 5-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Fresno State is 2-0 SU when carrying a lead into the fourth quarter.
Fresno State is 2-4 SU in games where it wins the turnover battle, and 1-2 SU when losing the turnover battle.
