Portland State at San Diego State - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Portland State Vikings at San Diego State Aztecs

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Saturday, September 5th 2026 (12:00 AM EDT)
Snapdragon Stadium - San Diego, CA

 
Vikings (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 2 - 46 (2 - 46 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: San Diego State -7.5  (SP+ SDSU -7)
SDSU Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
Aztecs (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Sean Lewis (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 26 - 15 (31 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.4 - 3.6 (#48)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 4)
 
Portland State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Portland State at San Diego State+7.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Portland State at Oregon+27.5————
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 Portland State's Schedule
San Diego State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5San Diego State vs Portland State-28————
Sat 9/12San Diego State at UCLA+3.5————
Sat 9/19San Diego State vs James Madison-2————
Sat 9/26San Diego State at Toledo+1.5————
Sat 10/3San Diego State vs Texas State-4.5————
Sat 10/10San Diego State at Oregon State-14————
Sat 10/17San Diego State vs Fresno State-5.5————
Sat 10/24San Diego State at Colorado State-15————
Sat 10/31San Diego State vs Washington State-8.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14San Diego State vs Utah State-13.5————
Sat 11/21San Diego State at Boise State+0.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
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 Diego 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
PRST0%1.50%000%000%460%0%0000
SDSU#93 (.13)42% (76)26.446% (40)3.34 (10)19936% (121)1583.51 (90)#4 (-.01)35% (10)15.438% (24)33% (4)2.42 (3)55.91.21.4
 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
PRST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
SDSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PRST Offense21.51.50%00000000%0%0%0%0%
SDSU Defense1315.46.835.1%2.421.4 - - - - - 48%50%38%33%15%-.01
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PRST Defense246460%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
SDSU Offense1326.431.241.8%3.511.2183561991584.861%37%46%36%13%.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
Portland State20:000NAN%0%0000000100
San Diego State1330:1717.931%52%6.255.91.21.44.82.5531.7
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
PRST Offense20%0%000000%0%0
SDSU Defense1348% (46)38% (24) - - - - .06 (43)3.04 (99)63% (15)8% (113)0.96 (70)
 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
PRST Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
SDSU Offense1361% (9)46% (40)41.8198.94.825 (70).17 (43)3.34 (10)80% (16)7% (22)0.9 (94)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PRST Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
SDSU Defense1350% (90)33% (4) - - - - - - 15 (55)-.04 (2)1.4 (16)35% (17)23% (6).06 (3)7% (22)1.8 (14)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PRST Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
SDSU Offense1337% (128)36% (121)12.822.3157.97.112.410 (106)10 (7).09 (127)1.7 (20)30% (41)20% (136).04 (132)6% (48)1.9 (88)

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

Average Talent
Average Big Sky Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

Power Ratings Matchup
Portland State:    San Diego State: 7.65

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Portland State:    San Diego State: 6.7




San Diego State's Power Ratings
San Diego State's Power Rating: 7.65  #52
San Diego State's Offense Rating: 16.63  #57
San Diego State's Defense Rating: 13.02  #46
2026 Talent Rating: 651.00  #70
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #104
San Diego State's 2026 Expected Record: 7.4 - 3.6
San Diego State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.7  #42
San Diego State's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.4  #90
San Diego State's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.6  #28

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 597.13
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61


Portland State Scoring
Offense: 1.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 1.5
Defense: 46 PPG
Defense on Road: 46

Portland 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
San Diego State 26
Portland State 18

Projected Total Points: 44
San Diego State Scoring
Offense: 26.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.2
Defense: 15.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 6.8

San Diego 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
200709/22San Diego State52Portland State17
TeamWinsCoversO/U
San Diego State100 Overs
Portland State000 Unders

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

(#) PRST at (#52) SDSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatPRSTSDSU
Game ControlGC #138 #13
Momentum ControlMCNR #37
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #52
SP+SP+NR #42
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #70
Blue ChipsBC%NR #104
San Diego State Notes
(3/8) Vibes: Lewis era rising, NIL funding is up
(3/1) QB Denegal back but he ain't it. Depth overtake?
(3/1) RB Sutton great (1.3K) very good depth. Strong
(3/1) WR 3 portals, Napier good/back, have options
(3/1) OL 6 portals, 5 fair to good starters, have depth
(3/1) DL has avg prod but good rotation of 6 exp'd guys
(3/1) LB replacing nearly all from a great Def LY
(3/1) DBs 7 portals, some really prod FCS adds.
(3/1) New DC Sumler (DB LY) has big shoes to fill
San Diego State Injury Report
Portland State on Offense
CategoryCat
PRST OffSDSU Def
Game ControlGC #137 #25
Momentum ControlMCNR #11
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #10
ExplosiveExpNR #23
PPAPPANR #4
PowerPwrNR #46
SP+SP+NR #28
Pts POPPONR #3
HavocHavNR #78
Portland State Run Game
CategoryCat
PRST OffSDSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #24
Run ExplRExpNR #70
PPAExpNR #43
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #99
Stuff RateStuffNR #109
TackleTak - NR
Portland State Pass Game
CategoryCat
PRST OffSDSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #4
Pass ExplPExlNR #16
PPAExpNR #2
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #113
DB HavocDBNR #22
San Diego State on Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
CategoryCatSDSU OffPRST Def
Game ControlGC #11 #138
Momentum ControlMC #78NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #76NR
ExplosiveExp #112NR
PPAPPA #93NR
PowerPwr #57NR
SP+SP+ #90NR
Pts POPPO #90NR
HavocHav #25NR
San Diego State Run Game
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
CategoryCat
SDSU OffPRST Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #40NR
Run ExplRExp #94NR
PPAExp #43NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #10NR
Stuff RateStuff #14NR
TackleTak - NR
San Diego State Pass Game
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
CategoryCatSDSU OffPRST Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #121NR
Pass ExplPExl #20NR
PPAExp #127NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #22NR
DB HavocDB #48NR
Program Comparison
SDSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Top G5
'26 Profile: Up to Below Avg P4

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

Weather Forecast
Playing in Snapdragon Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
PRST's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
John-Keawe Sagapolutele14826157%16234166.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
John-Keawe Sagapolutele323201.012
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
John-Keawe Sagapolutele1000.00

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PRST's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Gio Kafentzis (Tr)40001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Gio Kafentzis (Tr)40001
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Gio Kafentzis (Tr)40001

SDSU's OC Sean Lewis (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jayden Denegal14324459%1810987.4
Bert Emanuel Jr.91656%74004.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Lucky Sutton2531292105.150
Christian Washington9756045.841
Bert Emanuel Jr.3227328.572
Jayden Denegal6710341.529
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Napier48632213.280
Aldrich Doe (Tr)37467212.635
Javion Kinnard (Tr)18228112.779
Nathan Acevedo16190011.942

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SDSU's DC Demetrius Sumler (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jalen Thomeson (Tr)867021
Dalesean Staley701008
Tano Letuli270021
Amari Comier193111
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Djibril Abdou Rahman (Tr)51111
Amari Comier193111
Kai Wallin (Tr)172141
Solomon Davis (Tr)61100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dalesean Staley701008
Brady Nassar140043
Krishna Clay151011