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Fresno State vs San José State

Fresno State visit San José State in Week 3. The model favors Fresno State by 11.1. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
75%
25%

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

Matchup odds
Consensus line · 3 books
Spread
FRES -4.2
Total (O/U)
47.5
Favorite
FRES
Moneyline win probability (implied from the spread)

Real consensus line across 3 sportsbooks. Spread and total are the current market number; the win probabilities are implied from the spread.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#71SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#115
#85FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#119
1548EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1146
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Fresno StateSan José 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
Fresno State lead 7-4
Fresno State have won the last 2
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
41-14
Fresno State
at San José State
2024
33-10
Fresno State
at Fresno State
2023
42-18
San José State
at San José State
2022
17-10
Fresno State
at Fresno State
2021
40-9
Fresno State
at San José State
2019
17-16
San José State
at San José State
2018
31-13
Fresno State
at Fresno State
2017
27-10
Fresno State
at San José State
2016
16-14
San José State
at Fresno State
2015
49-23
San José State
at San José State
2014
38-24
Fresno State
at Fresno State
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When do Fresno State and San José State play?

Week 3 of 2026, on Sep 20, 2026 at San José State.

Who is favored?

The model projects Fresno State by 11.1 (75% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Fresno State lead 7-4 over the meetings in our records.

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