The Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners (0-3) take on the Colorado State Rams (1-2) seeking to put an end to a three-game losing streak. The MWC’s leading passer, Nick Stevens (622 yards, 6 TDs) will be featured in this game. It starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep 26 and will be available on the CBSS.
In last week’s matchup, UTSA got blown out by Oklahoma State 69-14. Jarveon Williams had a huge game running the ball in the loss, dashing 17 times for 90 yards and one TD. Colorado State got nipped by Colorado 27-24 in its matchup. Rashard Higgins had a great game for the Rams, pulling in eight receptions for 125 yards and one TD. Nick Stevens had a great game as well, adding 282 yards and a TD through the air.
Colorado State is a nine-point favorite in this game against the Roadrunners.
Sitting at 0-3 Straight Up (SU) and 1-2 Against The Spread (ATS), the Roadrunners will look to improve heading into Week 4. If the Roadrunners want to win this game, they could try to strip Colorado State’s players of the football. The Rams have the 122nd-most fumbles lost with two per game. UTSA’s special teams squad is a force to be reckoned with. They average 140.3 return yards per game, 14th in Division I.
In the other locker room, the Rams head into Week 4 with records of 2-1 ATS and 1-2 SU. Offensively, they have the potential to score often against the Roadrunners, who are one of the worst-scoring defenses in the country at 47.0 points allowed per game. A big game could be on the horizon for the Colorado State offense. The Roadrunners defense has not been a strong point for this team, giving up 6.5 yards per play. Colorado State’s defense might be pleased to face off against the Roadrunners, who average a measly 16.3 points per game this season. UTSA’s unreliable run game could cost them a shot at victory over the Rams. The Roadrunners average 135.3 rushing yards per game, 107th in the nation. The Roadrunners might be leery of ball security against the Rams. They rank 22nd in the country in fumbles recovered with one per game. Teams need to stay focused in the first quarter against the fast-starting Rams, who average 15 points in the first 15 minutes.
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State
Notes
UTSA is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games.
UTSA is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of UTSA’s last 19 games.
UTSA is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of UTSA’s last 9 games at home.
Colorado State is 1-0 SU when leading after three quarters this season.
According to overall FBS team rankings, Colorado State is rated higher in the ground game on both sides of the ball. Its 51st-ranked rushing attack will face the 87th-ranked run defense of UTSA, while its 41st-ranked run defense will look to contain the 107th-ranked rushing game of the Roadrunners.
