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San Diego State vs Colorado State

San Diego State visit Colorado State in Week 8. The model favors San Diego State by 19.9. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
89%
11%

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

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#43SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#124
#67FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#115
1528EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1155
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
San Diego StateColorado 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
San Diego State lead 4-2
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
45-24
San Diego State
at San Diego State
2023
22-19
Colorado State
at Colorado State
2020
29-17
San Diego State
at San Diego State
2019
24-10
San Diego State
at Colorado State
2016
63-31
Colorado State
at San Diego State
2015
41-17
San Diego State
at Colorado State
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do San Diego State and Colorado State play?

Week 8 of 2026, on Oct 25, 2026 at Colorado State.

Who is favored?

The model projects San Diego State by 19.9 (89% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

San Diego State lead 4-2 over the meetings in our records.

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