The Wyoming Cowboys (2-3) visit the San José State Spartans (3-2) on Friday, October 9, 2026 at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at SJSU -7 with a total of 43.5; moneylines are Wyoming +200 · San José State -245. Below is our Wyoming vs San José 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.
Wyoming vs San José State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Wyoming at San José State |
| Records | Wyoming 2-3 · San José State 3-2 |
| Spread | SJSU -7 |
| Moneyline | Wyoming +200 · San José State -245 |
| Total | 43.5 |
| Venue | CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Wyoming: HC Jay Sawvel, OC Christian Taylor · San José State: HC Ken Niumatalolo, OC Craig Stutzmann |
Wyoming Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Wyoming Cowboys are 2-3 overall, 1-1 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 35-13 at Colorado State; Sep 12 — W 21-13 vs Northern Colorado; Sep 19 — L 24-10 at Central Michigan; Sep 26 — W 27-10 vs Hawai'i; Oct 3 — L 28-0 at North Dakota State. Most recently, Wyoming lost to North Dakota State 28-0 on the road. Through 5 games, Wyoming is averaging 14.2 points scored and 22.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jay Sawvel (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Christian Taylor. Defensive coordinator: Aaron Bohl.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Tyler Hughes (QB) — 66/112, 708 yards, 2 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Samuel Harris (RB) — 52 carries, 257 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Jake Wilson (TE) — 12 receptions, 158 yards
- Sacks leader: Jayden Williams (DT) (DT) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Ethan Stuhlsatz (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Tyler Hughes (66/112, 708 yards, 2 TD, 6 INT). Questions: An offense averaging 14.2 points per game; ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Tyler Hughes); the response to a 28-0 loss at North Dakota State.
San José State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The San José State Spartans are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 42-26 at USC; Sep 4 — W 27-21 at Eastern Michigan; Sep 12 — W 30-20 vs Cal Poly; Sep 19 — L 26-10 vs Fresno State; Oct 3 — W 20-16 at Hawai'i. Most recently, San José State beat Hawai'i 20-16 on the road. Through 5 games, San José State is averaging 22.6 points scored and 25.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ken Niumatalolo (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Craig Stutzmann. Defensive coordinator: Bojay Filimoeatu.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Luke Weaver (QB) — 106/171, 1,278 yards, 11 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Jabari Bates (RB) — 104 carries, 487 yards
- Receiving leader: Carson Clark (WR) — 29 receptions, 314 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Jeremiah Tuiileila (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Dylan Lee (LB) — 44 total tackles
Strengths: Luke Weaver’s passing volume (1,278 yards); Jabari Bates’s production on the ground (487 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.0 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Luke Weaver).
How to Watch Wyoming vs San José State
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 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.