Colorado State vs San Diego State Picks and Predictions for Friday, October 3, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/28/2025, 09:12 PM ET

The Colorado State Rams visit the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday at Snapdragon Stadium, with the opening kickoff at 10:30 PM ET on CBSSN. Colorado State lost 20–3 to Washington State on Saturday is 1-3 overall, while 0–0 in the Mountain West. San Diego State beat Northern Illinois 6–3 on Saturday and is 3-1 overall while 0–0 in the Mountain West. Our free college football picks will make you a winner.

Colorado State Preview

Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has 488 passing yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while completing 53% of his passes. Armani Winfield leads the receivers with 156 yards, while tight end Jaxxon Warren has 95 yards and a touchdown. The run game is led by Jalen Dupree, who has 267 yards and one score, and Lloyd Avant, who has 209 yards and two touchdowns.

The defense is paced by linebacker Owen Long, who has 52 tackles. Lemondre Joe has 1.5 sacks, and Jahari Rogers has the team’s lone interception. The Rams have been competitive but have scored only 19 points across the last two games, which has put pressure on the defense to make more stops.

San Diego State Preview

Quarterback Jayden Denegal has 636 passing yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions on 60% passing. Wideout Jordan Napier leads with 290 yards and a touchdown, and Jacob Bostick has 126 yards and two scores. On the ground, Lucky Sutton has been steady with 337 yards and three touchdowns on 67 carries, keeping defenses off balance.

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The Aztecs have a strong defensive front seven. Linebacker Owen Chambliss has 36 tackles, and lineman August Salvati leads with 3.5 sacks. Cornerback Chris Johnson has two interceptions, including a 97-yard return. Kicker Gabriel Plascencia has made all six of his field goal attempts this season.

Colorado State vs San Diego State Prediction

San Diego State has the stronger run game and more reliable defense. Colorado State has not found consistency through the air, while San Diego State has held two opponents scoreless this season. At home, the Aztecs should control the tempo and pull away for another win and cover. Final Score Prediction: San Diego State wins and covers ATS 27–7.

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