Venue & Game Information
Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT local)
Location: Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, Colorado
Capacity: 36,500 (expandable to 41,000 with standing room)
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Fort Collins, CO)
Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, dropping into the mid-50s by late game
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, dry air
Wind: 6–10 mph, swirling at times
Impact: Passing/kicking could see minor wind effects, otherwise excellent football weather [1]
Injury Report
Fresno State Bulldogs:
QB E.J. Warner (healthy, expected starter)
RB Bryson Donelson (healthy, leading rusher)
No major defensive injuries reported
Colorado State Rams:
QB Jackson Brousseau (probable, minor shoulder soreness)
RB Jalen Dupree (healthy, expected starter)
WR Armani Winfield (healthy, top target)
OL depth thin, but starters expected to play
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
E.J. Warner (FSU) – 1,136 passing yards, 7 TD, 6 INT; 72.5% completion rate. Accurate passer who thrives in short-to-intermediate throws.
Jackson Brousseau (CSU) – 155 yards, 1 TD last game vs. SDSU; still developing consistency but has shown flashes.
Running Backs:
Bryson Donelson (FSU) – 382 rushing yards, 3 TD; averaging 4.8 YPC, key to Bulldogs’ balanced attack.
Jalen Dupree (CSU) – 370 rushing yards, 1 TD; workhorse back who must carry the load to keep CSU competitive.
Receivers:
Richie Anderson (FSU) – 15 receptions, 160 yards; reliable possession target.
Armani Winfield (CSU) – 47 yards, 1 TD vs. SDSU; deep threat and CSU’s most dangerous playmaker.
Defensive Playmakers:
Jadon Pearson (FSU LB) – 53 tackles, leads Mountain West in stops.
Finn Claypool (FSU DL) – 2.5 sacks, disruptive in the trenches.
Owen Long (CSU LB) – 68 tackles, defensive leader.
Jahari Rogers (CSU DB) – 1 INT, key in secondary.
Recent Team Form
Fresno State (5-1):
Last game: Defeated Nevada 20–17.
Strength: Opportunistic defense (9 INT, tied 2nd nationally).
Weakness: Turnovers (Warner has 6 INT).
ATS: 3-3 this season.
Colorado State (1-4):
Last game: Lost to San Diego State 45–24.
Strength: Rushing attack with Dupree.
Weakness: Defense allowing 27.4 PPG and 392.8 YPG.
ATS: 2-3 this season.
Series History
All-time series: Colorado State leads 10–7 [1].
Fresno State has won the last two meetings (2020, 2024).
This is Fresno State’s first game at Canvas Stadium; last trip to Fort Collins was in 2016 at Hughes Stadium.
Betting Trends
Fresno State:
3-3 ATS this season.
1-1 ATS as a favorite of 6.5+.
3 of 6 games have gone Over.
Colorado State:
2-3 ATS this season.
1-0 ATS as an underdog of 6.5+.
2 of 5 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
Fresno State: Consistently strong SU as a favorite, but only .500 ATS this season.
Colorado State: Struggles SU as an underdog, but has covered spreads in select spots.
Totals: Matchups between these teams have leaned Under in recent years, with defensive battles outweighing shootouts.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Fresno State 27, Colorado State 19
Game Odds
Fresno State Bulldogs – 6.5
Colorado State Rams 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 9, 2025
