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Fresno State vs San Diego State

Fresno State visit San Diego State in Week 7. The model favors San Diego State by 7.3. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
33%
67%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#66SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#43
#85FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#67
1548EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1528
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Fresno StateSan Diego Statesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Series even 5-5
San Diego State have won the last 2
20142025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
23-0
San Diego State
at Fresno State
2023
33-18
San Diego State
at San Diego State
2022
32-28
Fresno State
at Fresno State
2021
30-20
Fresno State
at San Diego State
2019
17-7
San Diego State
at San Diego State
2018
23-14
Fresno State
at Fresno State
2017
27-3
Fresno State
at San Diego State
2016
17-3
San Diego State
at Fresno State
2015
21-7
San Diego State
at San Diego State
2014
24-13
Fresno State
at Fresno State
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Fresno State and San Diego State play?

Week 7 of 2026, on Oct 18, 2026 at San Diego State.

Who is favored?

The model projects San Diego State by 7.3 (67% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Series even 5-5 over the meetings in our records.

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