FBS-CFB Game Preview: San José State Spartans (0-1) vs. Texas Longhorns (0-1)

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Game Overview

Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. PT

Venue: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, 405 East 23rd Street, Austin, TX 78712

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: ABC (national)

Weather Report (Austin, TX – Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, hot

Temperature: ~85°F (29°C) at kickoff, rising toward 90°F by halftime

Wind: Light, ~6–8 mph from the south

Precipitation:

Impact: Heat could test depth; otherwise, ideal passing and kicking conditions

Injury Report

San José State

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Central Michigan

Texas

OL Andre Cojoe – Out for season (injury)

WR Emmett Mosley V – Out (hamstring)

WR Parker Livingstone – Probable (ankle)

Recent Team Form

San José State

Week 1: QB Walker Eget threw for 308 YDS (24/43), 2 TD, 2 INT; WR Danny Scudero exploded for 9 REC, 189 YDS, 1 TD.

Run game stalled (44 YDS total); defense allowed 236 rush yards.

Missed two late FGs (33 & 56 yards) in final minutes.

Texas

Week 1: QB Arch Manning went 17/30, 170 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; RB Quintrevion Wisner led with 80 YDS on 16 carries.

Defense held Ohio State to 203 total yards and 77 rush yards.

Offensive struggles in red zone and on 4th down; 6 penalties.

Key Player Matchups

QB Walker Eget (SJSU) vs. Texas Secondary

Eget’s arm is the Spartans’ best weapon; must avoid turnovers against a fast, disciplined Longhorns back end.

WR Danny Scudero (SJSU) vs. Texas CBs

Scudero’s speed and route running can create chunk plays; Texas’ speed on the perimeter will test him.

RB Quintrevion Wisner (TEX) vs. SJSU Front Seven

SJSU allowed 236 rush yards to CMU; Wisner and CJ Baxter could control tempo and wear down the Spartans.

QB Arch Manning (TEX) vs. SJSU Pass Rush

Expect Sarkisian to simplify reads and use play‑action; SJSU must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.

Series History

All-Time: Texas leads 1–0

Last Meeting: Sept. 9, 2017 – Texas 56, San José State 0 (Austin)

Largest Margin: Texas +56 (2017)

Betting Trends

San José State

2–8 ATS last 10 games

0–2 ATS last 2 vs. Power Five opponents

Under in 4 of last 5 games

Texas

3–7 ATS last 10 games

Under in 10 of last 13 games

14–1 SU in last 15 home games

Suggested Wagering Model

Model Inputs:

Texas’ elite defense vs. SJSU’s one‑dimensional offense

Longhorns’ likely run‑heavy, conservative game plan after Week 1 loss

SJSU’s inability to stop the run in opener

Historical trend: Texas wins big at home but often fails to cover massive spreads

Game Odds

San Jose State Spartans                 52.5

Texas Longhorns                               – 36.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025