Matchup: California Golden Bears vs San Diego State Aztecs
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
Broadcast: CBSSN
Betting Line: Aztecs (+13.0)
Over/Under Total: 48.5
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the San Diego State Aztecs (1-1) will clash with the California Golden Bears (2-0) at Snapdragon Stadium. California enters this matchup as 13.0-point favorites, with the over/under set at 48.5.
The California Golden Bears boast a perfect record of 2-0 so far this season. In their previous outing, they secured a 27-14 victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Bears managed 61 rushing yards on 24 carries, averaging 2.5 yards per attempt. Overall, they executed 63 plays, totaling 340 offensive yards. Defensively, California allowed 19 completions from 32 attempts for 205 yards, achieving a completion rate of 59.4%. On the ground, they conceded 130 yards on 37 attempts, averaging 3.5 yards per carry.
This season, the Golden Bears have amassed a total of 1,163 yards. Throughout their games, California has recorded 7 touchdown passes and 4 rushing touchdowns, with 2 turnovers to date. The team has achieved 57 first downs while being penalized 21 times for a total of 179 yards. Currently, their rushing average stands at 118.7 yards per game, ranking 110th nationally. In terms of scoring, the California Golden Bears have averaged 32.0 points per game.
Defensively, California has permitted 593 passing yards, positioning them 65th in the nation. They are allowing an average of 197.7 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 59.7%. Overall, they are surrendering 280.0 yards per game, ranking 38th in college football. The Bears have given up 1 touchdown through the air and 3 on the ground. This season, they are allowing an average of 2.9 yards per rush and 82.3 rushing yards per game. Totaling 247 rushing yards allowed over 3 games, they rank 19th in FBS for points allowed, at 10.7 per game.
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The Aztecs enter this contest with a 1-1 record this season. In their last game, they suffered a defeat with a score of 36-13 against the Washington State Cougars. The San Diego State offense ran for 2.7 yards per carry, accumulating 82 yards on 30 attempts. They completed 60 plays for a total of 215 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per play. Their secondary allowed a 66.7% completion rate, giving up 257 yards on 28 of 42 passing attempts. On defense, they allowed 139 rushing yards on 36 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per rush.
The San Diego State Aztecs average 339.5 total yards per game, ranking 99th in college football. They have incurred 103 penalty yards from 13 infractions, placing them 103rd in the FBS for penalties. Their rushing attack averages 155.0 yards per game, accumulating 310 yards this season. The Aztecs have earned 34 first downs and currently rank 78th in Division 1 with an average of 27.5 points per game. This season, they have passed for 369 yards, averaging 184.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 103rd nationally.
Defensively, San Diego State has surrendered a total of 188 rushing yards (94.0 yards per game) and 1 rushing touchdown this season. They have allowed 3 passing touchdowns, averaging 151.5 yards through the air, ranking 26th in Division 1. In total, they have conceded 36 points. The Aztecs have yet to recover any fumbles and have recorded no interceptions this season. Their defense has been on the field for 131 plays, ranking 15th in Division 1. The Aztecs are allowing an average of 18.0 points per game, placing them 50th in the FBS.
Who will emerge victorious in the Golden Bears/Aztecs game against the spread?
Tony’s Prediction: Bet on the Aztecs +13.0
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