Idaho vs San José State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 20, 2025
Idaho vs San Jose State Free Preview
Idaho makes the trip to California with a 2-1 record, looking to extend momentum after two straight wins. The Vandals opened the season with a 13-10 loss at Washington State before bouncing back to beat St. Thomas 37-30 and Utah Tech 20-6. San José State is still searching for its first victory at 0-2, having dropped a 16-14 heartbreaker at home to Central Michigan and a 38-7 road loss to Texas. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM ET at CEFCU Stadium, airing on MWN and NBC Sports Bay Area, with mild weather in the mid-70s. Don’t miss the upset alerts — today’s best college football picks are live.
Idaho Preview
Idaho has found stability behind quarterback Joshua Wood, who has completed 32 of 45 passes for 314 yards with three touchdowns and just one interception. Wood has also been the team’s most effective runner, tallying 188 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Wideout Ryan Jezioro has emerged as a reliable target with 109 receiving yards and a touchdown on nine catches. The Vandals’ offense has leaned on being efficient and limiting mistakes, which has allowed them to control tempo in the two wins. On the defensive side, linebacker Isiah King has led the way with 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks, setting the tone with consistent playmaking near the line of scrimmage.
San Jose State Preview
San José State has struggled to find balance through two games. Quarterback Walker Eget has thrown for 492 yards with two touchdowns, but his three interceptions have stalled several drives. Wide receiver Danny Scudero has been the bright spot with 249 yards and a touchdown on 16 receptions, giving the Spartans a proven weapon downfield. The run game has not been productive, with Floyd Chalk IV managing just 83 yards on 20 carries, putting more pressure on Eget to make plays. Linebacker Jordan Pollard has been the defensive anchor with 20 tackles, but the Spartans have been stretched thin when facing higher-level competition like Texas.
Idaho vs San Jose State Pick
The matchup comes down to whether Idaho’s efficiency can outweigh San José State’s talent advantage at home. The Spartans are favored according to analytics, but offensive inconsistency and lack of a rushing attack have left them vulnerable. Idaho has already proven it can hang with FBS opponents, and if Wood continues to protect the football, the Vandals have a strong chance to steal a road win.
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Prediction: Idaho 24, San José State 21
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