Time: 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT local)
Venue: CEFCU Stadium, San José, California
Broadcast: FS1
Weather Forecast (San José, CA)
Conditions: Clear skies, mild evening
Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: 4–6 mph
Impact: Ideal passing conditions, minimal weather effect
Injury Report
New Mexico:
RB Scottre Humphrey – Probable (hamstring tightness, expected to play)
WR Keagan Johnson – Questionable (ankle, game-time decision)
San José State:
RB Jabari Bates – Probable (minor ankle sprain)
OL depth thin after multiple starters missed practice this week
Key Player Matchups
Jack Layne (QB, New Mexico) vs. SJSU Secondary
Layne has 818 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT with a 69.3% completion rate. He shredded New Mexico State last week (303 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT).
Walker Eget (QB, San José State) vs. New Mexico Pass Defense
Eget leads the MWC in passing yards (1,191, 6 TD, 3 INT). He threw for 473 yards vs. Stanford in a narrow 30-29 loss.
Scottre Humphrey (RB, New Mexico) vs. SJSU Front Seven
Humphrey has 263 yards and 3 TDs on 47 carries. His ability to control tempo will be key against a Spartan defense allowing 145 rushing YPG.
Danny Scudero (WR, SJSU) vs. Lobos Secondary
Scudero has 520 yards and 3 TDs on 33 catches. He’s Eget’s go-to target and a mismatch threat.
Recent Team Form
New Mexico (3-1, 0-0 MWC)
Last game: Beat New Mexico State 38-20
Offense: 30.5 PPG (68th nationally)
Defense: 21.5 PPG allowed (55th nationally)
Strength: Balanced attack, efficient QB play
San José State (1-3, 0-0 MWC)
Last game: Lost 30-29 to Stanford
Offense: 20.3 PPG (114th nationally)
Defense: 28.0 PPG allowed (100th nationally)
Strength: Passing game, but turnover margin (-5) is a major issue
Series History
All-time series: San José State leads 3–2
Last meeting: San José State won 27-14 in 2012 (non-conference)
First MWC meeting between these programs
Betting Trends
San José State:
2-2 ATS in 2025
0-2 ATS as a favorite this season
2 of 4 games have gone Over
New Mexico:
3-1 ATS in 2025
2-0 ATS as an underdog this season
2 of 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
San José State:
7-13 ATS since 2023
2-6 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less
New Mexico:
12-10 ATS since 2023
6-3 ATS as a road underdog of 3+ points
Game Odds
New Mexico Lobos 58.5
San José State Spartans – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025
