Southern Utah at Colorado State - 2026 Matchup Preview
Southern Utah logo   Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Colorado State Rams  Colorado State logo
Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Canvas Stadium - Fort Collins, CO

 
Thunderbirds (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 0 - 0 (0 - 0 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
CSU 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: -10.5  (SP+ CSU -16)
SUU Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
Rams (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jim Mora (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 19 - 31 (20 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#68)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Southern Utah's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/12 Southern Utah at Colorado State-10.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Southern Utah's Schedule
Colorado State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Colorado State vs Wyoming-1
Sat 9/12 Colorado State vs Southern Utah-10.5
Sat 9/19 Colorado State vs BYU+26.5
Sat 9/26 Colorado State at UTSA+13.5
Sat 10/3 Colorado State vs Oregon State-4.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/15 Colorado State at Texas State+15.5
Sat 10/24 Colorado State vs San Diego State+11
Sat 10/31 Colorado State at Utah State+8
Sat 11/7 Colorado State vs Boise State+13.5
Sat 11/14 Colorado State at Washington State+15
Sat 11/21 Colorado State at Fresno State+11.5
Sat 11/28 Colorado State vs TBD-10.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Colorado State's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
SUU0%00%000%000%00%0%0000
CSU#95 (.13)40% (98)18.544% (66)2.97 (63)10838% (110)2163.52 (87)#117 (.24)45% (118)30.846% (106)46% (116)4.03 (103)56.31.71.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
SUU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SUU Offense0000%00000000%0%0%0%0%
CSU Defense1230.827.145.3%4.031.3 - - - - - 57%42%46%46%13%.24
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SUU Defense0000%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
CSU Offense1218.519.940.3%3.521.7183241082163.645%54%44%38%19%.13

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Southern Utah00:000NAN%0%0000000100
Colorado State1226:5018.333%47%5.856.31.71.33.81.3126
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
SUU Offense00%0%000000%0%0
CSU Defense1257% (131)46% (106) - - - - .17 (105)3.26 (123)77% (109)7% (129)0.94 (59)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
SUU Defense00%0% - - - - 00%0%0
CSU Offense1245% (107)44% (66)30.3108.33.613 (70).09 (79)2.97 (63)59% (132)12% (121)0.9 (96)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SUU Offense00%0%000000000%0%0%0
CSU Defense1242% (7)46% (116) - - - - - - 8 (31).38 (120)1.7 (123)27% (129)35% (125).34 (94)6% (57)1.9 (31)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SUU Defense00%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
CSU Offense1254% (29)38% (110)20.332.8215.96.610.715 (103)12 (7).2 (97)1.5 (91)35% (126)28% (87).25 (89)7% (110)2 (85)

Southern Utah's Power Ratings
Southern Utah's Power Rating: NR
Southern Utah's Offense Rating: NR
Southern Utah's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Southern Utah's 2026 Expected Record: -
Southern Utah's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Southern Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Southern Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Western Athletic Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17

Power Ratings Matchup
Southern Utah:    Colorado State: -10.62

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Southern Utah:    Colorado State: -15.6




Colorado State's Power Ratings
Colorado State's Power Rating: -10.62  #100
Colorado State's Offense Rating: 6.87  #94
Colorado State's Defense Rating: 22.51  #111
2026 Talent Rating: 676.00  #78
Blue Chip Ratio: 4  #59
Colorado State's 2026 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Colorado State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.6  #124
Colorado State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.6  #120
Colorado State's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.9  #105

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 627.25
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17


Southern Utah Scoring
Offense: 0 PPG
Offense on Road: 0
Defense: 0 PPG
Defense on Road: 0

Southern Utah's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Southern Utah 14
Colorado State 10

Projected Total Points: 24
Colorado State Scoring
Offense: 18.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 19.9
Defense: 30.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.1

Colorado State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Colorado State000 Overs
Southern Utah000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) SUU at (#100) CSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatSUUCSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #100
SP+SP+NR #124
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #78
Blue ChipsBC%NR #59
Colorado State Notes
(2/4) New staff under Mora, OC Tracy was PGC (UConn)
(2/4) QB1 Curry (PT LY) vs Farrar (UConn transfer)
(2/4) RB could get huge boost if D. Robinson is healthy
(2/4) WR has 4 guys with exp but none very productive
(2/4) OL huge ? only 4 have any exp, 5 portal adds
(2/4) DL took 5 portals, run def grades are awful
(2/4) LBs decent unit. Diomande (UConn) huge add
(2/4) DBs 5 portals, decent parts to work with
(2/4) Roster TO w 37 portals in/38 out + 22 croots
Colorado State Injury Report
Southern Utah on Offense
CategoryCat
SUU OffCSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #118
ExplosiveExpNR #77
PPAPPANR #117
PowerPwrNR #111
SP+SP+NR #105
Pts POPPONR #103
HavocHavNR #116
Southern Utah Run Game
CategoryCat
SUU OffCSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #106
Run ExplRExpNR #59
PPAExpNR #105
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #123
Stuff RateStuffNR #121
TackleTak - NR
Southern Utah Pass Game
CategoryCat
SUU OffCSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #116
Pass ExplPExlNR #123
PPAExpNR #120
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #129
DB HavocDBNR #57
Colorado State on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatCSU OffSUU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #98NR
ExplosiveExp #98NR
PPAPPA #95NR
PowerPwr #94NR
SP+SP+ #120NR
Pts POPPO #87NR
HavocHav #125NR
Colorado State Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
CSU OffSUU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #66NR
Run ExplRExp #96NR
PPAExp #79NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #63NR
Stuff RateStuff #76NR
TackleTak - NR
Colorado State Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatCSU OffSUU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #110NR
Pass ExplPExl #91NR
PPAExp #97NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121NR
DB HavocDB #110NR
Program Comparison
CSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

SUU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Canvas Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
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SUU's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Hayden George124024.024
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Hayden George1312009.219

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SUU's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD

CSU's OC Pryce Tracy (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Darius Curry7010765%740576.9
Ksaan Farrar (Tr)111861%84004.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jayden Brown3226228.249
Oliver Lundberg-Coleman2313816.017
Terrence Smith Jr. (Tr)147515.421
Durell Robinson (Tr)357119.054
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tommy Maher32358011.235
Javonte Vereen (Tr)21305514.550
Lavon Brown22244011.131
Jordan Mosley (Tr)8168121.075

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CSU's DC Tyson Summers (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Oumar Diomande (Tr)1168551
Jace Bellah581020
Elijah Mc-Cantos (Tr)521002
Jaseim Mitchell293110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Oumar Diomande (Tr)1168551
Stephon Wright (Tr)284232
Robby Harrison (Tr)162110
DeAndre Gill122120
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
C.J. Blocker230013
AJ Noland190042
Elijah Mc-Cantos (Tr)521002