Colorado State at UTSA - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 26th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Alamodome - San Antonio, TX

 
Rams (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jim Mora (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 19 - 31 (17 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#68)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
CSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: UTSA -13.5  (SP+ UTSA -19)
Projected Score: CSU: 23 - UTSA: 37 (60)
UTSA Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
CSU Travel: 856 miles, 1 hrs behind
Roadrunners (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jeff Traylor (53 - 26)
Avg Score : 36 - 29 (46 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#80)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
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
UTSA's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/12 UTSA at Texas State+5
Sat 9/19 UTSA at Texas+26.5
Sat 9/26 UTSA vs Colorado State-13.5

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 UTSA'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
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
UTSA#31 (.23)45% (35)35.545% (47)2.81 (94)17447% (21)2474.23 (27)#82 (.18)40% (46)28.840% (44)40% (49)4.2 (115)68.70.91.4
 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
CSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
UTSA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CSU Offense1218.516.640.3%3.521.7183241082163.645%54%44%38%19%.13
UTSA Defense1328.825.539.6%4.21.4 - - - - - 50%49%40%40%19%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CSU Defense1230.83645.3%4.031.3 - - - - - 57%42%46%46%13%.24
UTSA Offense1335.545.845.5%4.230.9224211742475.146%52%45%47%16%.23

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
Colorado State1226:5018.333%47%5.856.31.71.33.81.3126
UTSA1331:5121.840%46%7.368.70.91.45.91.8231.8
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
CSU Offense1245% (107)44% (66)30.3108.33.613 (70).09 (79)2.97 (63)59% (132)12% (121)0.9 (96)
UTSA Defense1350% (65)40% (44) - - - - .12 (85)2.86 (62)64% (20)11% (20)0.97 (73)
 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
CSU Defense1257% (131)46% (106) - - - - .17 (105)3.26 (123)77% (109)7% (129)0.94 (59)
UTSA Offense1346% (100)45% (47)34.2174.15.121 (49).19 (35)2.81 (94)73% (61)10% (102)1.17 (6)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
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)
UTSA Defense1349% (77)40% (49) - - - - - - 11 (75).29 (85)1.8 (131)35% (18)28% (47).3 (69)7% (20)2.2 (123)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CSU Defense1242% (7)46% (116) - - - - - - 8 (31).38 (120)1.7 (123)27% (129)35% (125).34 (94)6% (57)1.9 (31)
UTSA Offense1352% (37)47% (21)22.934.4247.27.210.834 (33)7 (34).33 (43)1.5 (96)30% (47)36% (21).45 (21)6% (55)2.2 (15)

Colorado State's Power Ratings
Colorado State's Power Rating: -10.64  #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

Power Ratings Matchup
Colorado State: -10.64   UTSA: 0.325

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Colorado State: -15.6   UTSA: 3.7




UTSA's Power Ratings
UTSA's Power Rating: 0.325  #88
UTSA's Offense Rating: 9.34  #82
UTSA's Defense Rating: 22.39  #109
2026 Talent Rating: 524.00  #110
Blue Chip Ratio: 4  #59
UTSA's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
UTSA's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.7  #62
UTSA's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3  #27
UTSA's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.0  #91

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 542.43
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17


Colorado State Scoring
Offense: 18.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.6
Defense: 30.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 36

Colorado State'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
UTSA 37
Colorado State 23

Projected Total Points: 60
UTSA Scoring
Offense: 35.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 45.8
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.5

UTSA'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
202509/20Colorado State16UTSA17UTSA -4.5Colorado State58.5Under
201609/10Colorado State23UTSA14Colorado State -10UTSA51.5Under
201509/26UTSA31Colorado State33Colorado State -9.5UTSA56.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
UTSA121 Overs
Colorado State212 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 22 - 10 - 12 - 0
Road Teams2 - 11 - 20 - 21 - 0

(#100) CSU at (#88) UTSA
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCSUUTSA
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #100 #88
SP+SP+ #124 #62
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #78 #110
Blue ChipsBC% #59 #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
Colorado State on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
CSU OffUTSA Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #98 #46
ExplosiveExp #98 #126
PPAPPA #95 #82
PowerPwr #94 #109
SP+SP+ #120 #91
Pts POPPO #87 #115
HavocHav #125 #18
Colorado State Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
CSU OffUTSA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #66 #44
Run ExplRExp #96 #73
PPAExp #79 #85
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #63 #62
Stuff RateStuff #76 #75
TackleTak - NR
Colorado State Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
CSU OffUTSA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #110 #49
Pass ExplPExl #91 #131
PPAExp #97 #85
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121 #20
DB HavocDB #110 #20
UTSA on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatUTSA OffCSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #35 #118
ExplosiveExp #23 #77
PPAPPA #31 #117
PowerPwr #82 #111
SP+SP+ #27 #105
Pts POPPO #27 #103
HavocHav #80 #116
UTSA Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffCSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #47 #106
Run ExplRExp #6 #59
PPAExp #35 #105
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #94 #123
Stuff RateStuff #105 #121
TackleTak - NR
UTSA Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatUTSA OffCSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #21 #116
Pass ExplPExl #96 #123
PPAExp #43 #120
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #102 #129
DB HavocDB #55 #57
Program Comparison
UTSA 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5

CSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alamodome
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
UTSA beat Colorado State last year (17-16)

  
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

UTSA's OC Rick Bowie (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Owen McCown27640968%29903077.3
Brandon Tennison203459%199205.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Will Henderson III12586666.959
A'Marion Peterson4917733.614
Brandon High239814.322
Bryson Donnell208414.228
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
AJ Wilson30523417.477
David Amador4544349.845
DJ Allen2018939.543
Will Henderson III1913226.940

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UTSA's DC Jess Loepp (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brandon Tucker Jr.353040
Owen Pewee284061
Marcellus Wilkerson273111
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
James Walley Jr.196202
Timothy Huff Jr.31100
Bryce Grays223100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
Jakevian Rodgers232004
Cam Upshaw Jr.131002