FBS-CFB Game Preview: New Mexico Lobos (3-1) vs. San José State Spartans (1-3)

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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

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