San José State at Eastern Michigan - 2026 Matchup Preview
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San José State Spartans at Eastern Michigan Eagles

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Friday, September 4th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Rynearson Stadium - Ypsilanti, MI

 
Spartans (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Ken Niumatalolo (10 - 15)
Avg Score : 21 - 33 (17 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.3 - 8.7 (#83)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
Our Line: Eastern Michigan -7.5  (SP+ SJSU -0.5)
Projected Score: SJSU: 22 - EMU: 30 (52)
EMU Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
SJSU Travel: 2040 miles, 3 hrs behind
Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Chris Creighton (61 - 83)
Avg Score : 24 - 30 (24 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#104)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
San José State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29San José State at USC+38.5————
Fri 9/4San José State at Eastern Michigan+7.5————
Sat 9/12San José State vs Cal Poly-8.5————
Sat 9/19San José State vs Fresno State+12.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3San José State at Hawai'i+16.5————
Sat 10/10San José State vs Wyoming+4————
Sat 10/17San José State at UTEP+3————
Sat 10/24San José State at Nevada+1.5————
Sat 10/31San José State vs New Mexico+13————
Sat 11/7San José State vs Northern Illinois-3————
Sat 11/14San José State at Air Force+10————
Sat 11/21San José State vs UNLV+14.5————
Sat 11/28San José State vs North Dakota State+12————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for San José State's Schedule
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4Eastern Michigan vs San José State-7.5————
Sat 9/12Eastern Michigan at Michigan State+12.5————
Sat 9/19Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin+13————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

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 Eastern Michigan'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
SJSU#67 (.18)44% (54)21.447% (28)3.06 (46)12041% (72)2832.77 (130)#98 (.2)42% (77)32.542% (67)43% (81)4.04 (107)54.82.31.2
EMU#51 (.19)42% (69)24.145% (49)3.09 (43)14340% (86)2353.95 (45)#119 (.24)44% (96)29.844% (89)44% (104)3.88 (87)48.81.20.8
 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
SJSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
EMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SJSU Offense1221.41743.5%2.772.3204031202834.638%60%47%41%15%.18
EMU Defense1229.824.843.7%3.880.8 - - - - - 60%39%44%44%11%.24
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SJSU Defense1232.535.542.1%4.041.2 - - - - - 54%44%42%43%12%.2
EMU Offense1224.123.742.3%3.951.2203781432354.448%51%45%40%13%.19

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
San José State1227:4720.143%26%5.854.82.31.24.31.5127.2
Eastern Michigan1228:0320.341%61%5.748.81.20.84.11.1024.5
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
SJSU Offense1238% (132)47% (28)26.1120.14.614 (107).12 (65)3.06 (46)71% (78)6% (2)0.94 (78)
EMU Defense1260% (135)44% (89) - - - - .19 (117)3.14 (108)72% (74)7% (133)1.06 (111)
 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
SJSU Defense1254% (117)42% (67) - - - - .11 (70)3.02 (97)80% (121)8% (123)0.9 (37)
EMU Offense1248% (82)45% (49)32.4142.84.416 (78).14 (59)3.09 (43)64% (111)7% (8)0.95 (75)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SJSU Offense1260% (5)41% (72)22.840.6283.2712.517 (30)17 (34).22 (81)1.5 (106)32% (86)32% (48).29 (72)9% (135)1.8 (125)
EMU Defense1239% (3)44% (104) - - - - - - 7 (100).35 (114)1.6 (96)31% (79)34% (119).32 (81)4% (131)1.6 (2)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SJSU Defense1244% (21)43% (81) - - - - - - 7 (38).34 (109)1.8 (128)31% (85)28% (55).32 (84)5% (118)2.1 (114)
EMU Offense1251% (53)40% (86)20.633.7234.8711.418 (50)11 (88).28 (56)1.5 (70)31% (60)32% (46).4 (31)6% (78)2.1 (57)

San José State's Power Ratings
San José State's Power Rating: -16.07  #133
San José State's Offense Rating: 4.30  #120
San José State's Defense Rating: 25.37  #132
2026 Talent Rating: 478.00  #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2%  #73
San José State's 2026 Expected Record: 4.3 - 8.7
San José State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.3  #118
San José State's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.6  #108
San José State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.4  #115

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 486.6
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
San José State: -16.07   Eastern Michigan: -7.76

SP+ Ratings Matchup
San José State: -14.3   Eastern Michigan: -14.7




Eastern Michigan's Power Ratings
Eastern Michigan's Power Rating: -7.76  #95
Eastern Michigan's Offense Rating: 10.92  #87
Eastern Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.74  #116
2026 Talent Rating: 574.00  #99
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #103
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Eastern Michigan's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.7  #119
Eastern Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.4  #113
Eastern Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1  #114

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 546.62
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


San José State Scoring
Offense: 21.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 32.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.5

San José 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
Eastern Michigan 30
San José State 22

Projected Total Points: 52
Eastern Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8

Eastern Michigan'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
202212/20San José State27Eastern Michigan41San José State -3.5Eastern Michigan54.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Eastern Michigan111 Overs
San José State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#133) SJSU at (#95) EMU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatSJSUEMU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #133 #95
SP+SP+ #118 #119
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #122 #99
Blue ChipsBC% #73 #103
San José State Notes
(3/3) Vibes: Bad, this roster is really awful on paper
(3/3) Def awful LY, DC fired. Off went fast to protect OL
(3/3) QB Weaver (Haw) most exp'd, Amisone is mobile
(3/3) RB + WR pretty bleak. Need depth to rise
(3/3) OL likely bad again, only 2 starters, 3 portals
(3/3) DL is small, has 5 w exp, could they be avg?
(3/3) DBs look pretty awful, lack bodies, exp, talent
(3/3) Finished 1-6 last year, going south quickly
San José State Injury Report
Eastern Michigan Notes
(2/25) Vibes: Avg, good looking run game, should bowl
(2/23) Chreighton era good, but has slipped lately
(2/23) QB Kim OK, has exp, way too many TOs though
(2/23) RB Bennett (VT) a good add, 2K career yds
(2/23) WR has Devereaux & Mack, no exp behind them
(2/23) OL a G5 good one, 4 exp'd options, some depth
(2/23) Front 7 has 7 with starter snaps, good prod
(2/23) DBs have 8 with some exp, S Llewellyn very good
(2/23) This roster should win more, solid low bowl team
Eastern Michigan Injury Report
San José State on Offense
Very Pass heavy Offense 60%, Run: 38%
CategoryCat
SJSU OffEMU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #54 #96
ExplosiveExp #58 #95
PPAPPA #67 #119
PowerPwr #120 #116
SP+SP+ #108 #114
Pts POPPO #130 #87
HavocHav #67 #134
San José State Run Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 60%, Run: 38%
CategoryCat
SJSU OffEMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #28 #89
Run ExplRExp #78 #111
PPAExp #65 #117
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #46 #108
Stuff RateStuff #85 #98
TackleTak - NR
San José State Pass Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 60%, Run: 38%
CategoryCat
SJSU OffEMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #72 #104
Pass ExplPExl #106 #96
PPAExp #81 #114
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #2 #133
DB HavocDB #135 #131
Eastern Michigan on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatEMU OffSJSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #69 #77
ExplosiveExp #72 #98
PPAPPA #51 #98
PowerPwr #87 #132
SP+SP+ #113 #115
Pts POPPO #45 #107
HavocHav #25 #129
Eastern Michigan Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
EMU OffSJSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #49 #67
Run ExplRExp #75 #37
PPAExp #59 #70
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #43 #97
Stuff RateStuff #56 #128
TackleTak - NR
Eastern Michigan Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatEMU OffSJSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #86 #81
Pass ExplPExl #70 #128
PPAExp #56 #109
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #8 #123
DB HavocDB #78 #118
Program Comparison
EMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

SJSU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Rynearson Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
SJSU's OC Craig Stutzmann (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Luke Weaver (Tr)6310560%628636.0
Tama Amisone265052%205034.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jabari Bates2719227.187
Tama Amisone3416014.723
Luke Weaver (Tr)277302.713
Viliami Teu177014.19
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Anderson24361015.052
Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa98409.329
Cooper Hoch54308.613
Jabari Bates112012.012

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SJSU's DC Bojay Filimoeatu (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ethan Powell373020
Justin Stearns253110
Solomone Langi192110
Noa Siaosi111110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aizik Mahuka (Tr)72100
Etu Finau52111
Solomone Langi192110
Noa Siaosi111110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Buxton (Tr)110002
Runye Norton00001
Etu Finau52111

EMU's OC Mike Piatkowski (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Noah Kim24740261%281718117.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Noah Kim7918662.420
Joey Mattord64818.024
Ben Prosper94104.613
Braydon Bennett (Tr)4812.03
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nick Devereaux34510715.045
Joshua Long3735739.627
Harold Mack20333216.751
Ben Prosper2117708.422

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EMU's DC Tate Omli (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryce Llewellyn1035024
Barry Manning756222
Jason Marshall560001
Zach Mowchan402001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Quincy Byas226350
Barry Manning756222
Ronn Hardin113210
Warren-Stevens Tayou172111
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryce Llewellyn1035024
Caleb Coley100014
Barry Manning756222