The San Jose State Spartans and the Toledo Rockets meet Saturday in college football action from the Glass Bowl. San Jose State just finished up against Cal Poly in their third game of the year. The Spartans went on to win in a blowout. As for Toledo, they played Texas Southern over the weekend. The Rockets took a ridiculous 68-point win in that one. Check back all season long for free college football picks at Sports Chat Place.
San Jose State Spartans
The Spartans kicked off the year with an unenviable matchup against USC, and things went about as expected in a 56-28 defeat. Ditto for game two against a very good Oregon State team. San Jose State ended up losing that one 42-17 in another blowout. QB Chevan Cordiero finished with 143 yards on 18-of-32 passing during the defeat.
In game three versus Cal Poly, the Spartans scored 21 points in both the second and third quarters during a 59-3 win. Cordiero had 205 yards with two scores, and Kairee Robinson had 124 rush yards with two touchdowns.
San Jose State Spartans Team Facts
San Jose State has lost each of its last 10 games as an underdog.
San Jose State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
San Jose State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 13 road games against non-conference opponents.
Eight of San Jose State's last nine road games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toledo Rockets
Over on the Toledo side, they played fairly well in their opener versus Illinois. The Rockets were up 12-7 going into the second half, but gave up 23 points from there in a 30-28 loss. Quarterback DeQuan Finn posted 230 yards with two scores and an interception, and Jacquez Stuart had 82 rush yards on 12 carries.
Toledo played Texas Southern last weekend. The Rockets had no issue in the game whatsoever, jumping out to a 50-3 lead by the break. The result was a 71-3 blowout win. Finn threw for 232 yards and three more scores, and Peny Boone had 39 yards and three rush TDs. CC Ezirim led the receivers on 79 yards.
Toledo Rockets Team Facts
Toledo has won 15 of its last 17 home games in September.
Toledo has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the Mountain West Conference.
Toledo has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Glass Bowl.
Toledo has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Glass Bowl.
Four of Toledo's last five games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
Toledo ranked T6th among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage last season (.714).
Toledo ranked 18th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game last season (11.3).
San Jose State ranked 8th among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.2).
San Jose State ranked T10th among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage last season (.667).
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’m going to take a stab on Toledo. The Rockets didn’t get a win in their opener versus Illinois, but they still came out looking like the better team. Toledo had 416 total yards with 28 first downs and just one turnover in that one. The Rockets defense held Illinois to 374 total yards on the other side and just 3-of-9 on third-down tries. Illinois’ 10 penalties didn’t help matters, but they still won. Last weekend versus Texas Southern, Toledo dominated on offense, posting 549 total yards (371 passing), 7.3 yards per play, 34 first downs and an amazing 10-of-12 rate on third-down tries. San Jose State will be a tougher opponent but I still like the Rockets to keep it rolling.
