- Matchup: San Jose State Spartans vs Hawaii Warriors
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
- Broadcast: MW+
- Betting Odds: Warriors favored by 3 points
- Point Total: 51
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The Hawaii Warriors (1-3) are set to face off against the San Jose State Spartans (2-2) at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The Warriors are currently favored by 3 points in this encounter. The over/under for the game has been set at 51 points.
The Spartans carry a 2-2 record into this contest. In their most recent game against the Fresno State Bulldogs, San Jose State was defeated with a score of 26-10. They executed 70 plays, accumulating 335 total yards. The ground game struggled with 32 attempts for just 91 yards, averaging 2.8 yards per run. Defensively, the Spartans allowed 168 rushing yards on 39 carries, resulting in an average of 4.3 yards given up per rush. In the passing game, the Spartans conceded 15 completions on 29 attempts, totaling 186 yards with a completion rate of 51.7%.
This season, the Spartans have totaled 1,617 offensive yards. They have scored 9 touchdowns through the air and 1 on the ground but have committed 7 turnovers. San Jose State has earned 78 first downs on offense, facing 26 penalties totaling 211 yards. The team averages 146.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 94th nationally, and scores an average of 23.3 points per game.
In terms of defense, the Spartans rank 103rd nationally, allowing 27.3 points per game. They give up 3.9 yards per carry, with a total of 130 rushing yards allowed per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 520 rushing yards across 4 games. In the air, the Spartans have permitted 950 yards, placing them 105th in the nation, with an average of 237.5 passing yards surrendered per game and a completion percentage of 63.0%. Overall, they yield 367.5 yards per game, ranking 87th in Division 1. This season, they have allowed 5 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns.
The Warriors approach this matchup with a 1-3 record. In their last outing, Hawaii lost to the Wyoming Cowboys, 27-10. During that game, the Warriors conceded 183 rushing yards on 38 attempts, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Their pass defense was hit hard, yielding 204 yards on 17 completions out of 23 attempts with a completion percentage of 73.9%. Hawaii managed a total of 328 yards on 67 plays, averaging 4.9 yards per play and rushing for 102 yards on 23 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.
Scoring-wise, the Warriors are currently positioned 131st in college football with an average of just 18.0 points per game. Offensively, Hawaii ranks 116th nationally, averaging 341.8 yards per game. They have incurred 187 penalty yards over 25 infractions, which ranks 83rd in college football. The Warriors have thrown 1 interception and lost 2 fumbles while securing 82 first downs. For the season, they have amassed 1,034 passing yards and average 258.5 passing yards per game, placing them 48th in the nation, while rushing for an average of 83.3 yards per game for a total of 333 yards.
Defensively, Hawaii has allowed 713 rushing yards (178.3 per game) and 10 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have given up 2 passing touchdowns and an average of 221.5 yards through the air, ranking 89th in Division 1. Overall, their defense has surrendered 104 points. They have recovered 1 fumble and recorded 2 interceptions this season. The Warriors’ defense has been on the field for 260 plays, sitting at 75th in Division 1, while conceding an average of 26.0 points per game, placing them 96th nationally.
Who will prevail in the college football showdown between the Spartans and Warriors this evening?
Prediction: Bet on the Warriors -3.0
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