In this article, we will formulate a San José State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction for this College Football Week 1 matchup on Friday, September 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are coming off a 28-17 home victory over Sacramento State, where they outgained their opponents 348-268 yards and had 68 total plays. Eastern Michigan had 279 passing yards, 69 rushing yards, and 27/38 completed passes, while they won the turnover battle by 1-2. The Eagles were 5/15 on third down conversions.
Noah Kim led Eastern Michigan with 27/38 passes and 279 passing yards with 2 touchdowns. Amareon Blue had a team-high 55 rushing yards, while Benson Prosper caught 7 passes for a team-high 81 receiving yards. Defensively, Zach Mowchan led the Eagles with 14 total tackles, 7 of them solo, while Joseph Oluwayemi had one sack.
San José State Spartans Preview
The San José State Spartans are coming off a 26-42 road defeat by USC, where they were outgained by their opponents 336-505 yards and had 64 total plays. San José State had 234 passing yards, 102 rushing yards, and 21/32 completed passes, while they won the turnover battle by 0-1. The Spartans were 5/11 on third down conversions.
Luke Weaver led San José State with 21/32 passes and 234 passing yards, adding a team-high 42 rushing yards. Nick Nash caught 6 passes for a team-high 74 receiving yards. Defensively, Nathen Danielson led the Spartans with 10 total tackles, 7 of them solo, while Jayden Norwood had one sack.
San Jose State Spartans @ Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends: Week 1
Why the Eastern Michigan Eagles will win
- San Jose State has lost each of its last seven road games.
- Eastern Michigan has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Rynearson Stadium.
- San Jose State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six home games.
- Eastern Michigan has won the first quarter in four of its last five games.
- San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last five games.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
- Eastern Michigan has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- San Jose State has covered the spread in each of its last eight road games against non-conference opponents.
- Eastern Michigan has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six September games as a home favorite.
- San Jose State has won the first quarter in each of its last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- San Jose State has won the first half five of its last six September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Eastern Michigan’s last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of San Jose State’s last six games against opponents from the Mid-American Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Noah Kim ranked 6th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (2.7%) last season.
San Jose State Spartans Player Prop Facts
- Trent Carrizosa ranked 5th in the Mountain West Conference amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (45.6) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Michigan ranked 136th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game last season (232.1).
- Eastern Michigan ranked 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage last season (94.6).
- San Jose State ranked 135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against last season (79.3).
- San Jose State ranked 134th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage last season (26.1).
San José State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction
In this San José State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Eastern Michigan is coming as -3.5 home favorites. In their only previous meeting back in 2022, Eastern Michigan won 41-27 in San Jose. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, with Eastern Michigan winning and looking much better than San José State, who will play its second straight game on the road to start the season. The Spartans’ defensive line looked terrible, allowing 500+ yards, while the Eagles’ defensive line allowed 268. I don’t see a chance for an upset here, so keep it simple and take Eastern Michigan, who are playing their second straight game at home, and lay the short number.