Texas State Bobcats vs San Diego State Aztecs Preview: Odds, Spread, Kickoff & TV (October 3, 2026)

The Texas State Bobcats (2-2) visit the San Diego State Aztecs (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET, and the game airs on The CW. DraftKings lists the spread at TXST -3.5 with a total of 58.5; moneylines are Texas State -175 · San Diego State +145. Below is our Texas State vs San Diego State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.

Texas State vs San Diego State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV

Matchup detail Line / info
Matchup Texas State at San Diego State
Records Texas State 2-2 · San Diego State 1-3
Spread TXST -3.5
Moneyline Texas State -175 · San Diego State +145
Total 58.5
Venue Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
Date/Time Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10:30 PM ET
TV / How to Watch The CW
Head Coaches Texas State: HC G. J. Kinne, OC Landon Keopple · San Diego State: HC Sean Lewis, OC Sean Lewis

Texas State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players

Season so far: The Texas State Bobcats are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 59-7 at Texas; Sep 12 — L 31-26 vs UTSA; Sep 19 — W 49-35 vs North Texas; Sep 26 — W 63-10 vs Incarnate Word. Most recently, Texas State beat Incarnate Word 63-10 at home. Through 4 games, Texas State is averaging 36.2 points scored and 33.8 points allowed per game.

Head coach: G. J. Kinne (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Landon Keopple. Defensive coordinator: Will Windham.

Key players (2026 season stats):

  • Passing leader: Brad Jackson (QB) — 65/95, 854 yards, 10 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing leader: Torrance Burgess Jr. (RB) — 63 carries, 537 yards, 1 TD
  • Receiving leader: Chris Dawn Jr. (WR) — 19 receptions, 247 yards, 4 TD
  • Sacks leader: Tymere Jackson (DL) — 2.5 sacks
  • Tackles leader: Jayden Bradley (DB) — 29 total tackles

Strengths: An offense scoring 36.2 points per game; Torrance Burgess Jr.’s production on the ground (537 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 33.8 points per game.

San Diego State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players

Season so far: The San Diego State Aztecs are 1-3 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 53-20 vs Portland State; Sep 12 — L 28-10 at UCLA; Sep 19 — L 26-13 vs James Madison; Sep 26 — L 41-16 at Toledo. Most recently, San Diego State lost to Toledo 41-16 on the road. Through 4 games, San Diego State is averaging 23.0 points scored and 28.8 points allowed per game.

Head coach: Sean Lewis (head coach since 2024). Sean Lewis also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Demetrius Sumler.

Key players (2026 season stats):

  • Passing leader: Jayden Denegal (QB) — 55/98, 597 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
  • Rushing leader: Javion Kinnard (RB) — 56 carries, 312 yards, 1 TD
  • Receiving leader: Nathan Acevedo (WR) — 12 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD
  • Sacks leader: Djibril Rahman (LB) — 2 sacks
  • Tackles leader: Sione Hala (LB) — 40 total tackles

Strengths: The production of Jayden Denegal (55/98, 597 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 28.8 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Jayden Denegal); the response to a 41-16 loss at Toledo.

How to Watch Texas State vs San Diego State

  • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET
  • Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
  • TV / Streaming: The CW

Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.