The Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0) visit the San Jose State Spartans (0-0) at CEFCU Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2025.

The Spartans are very heavy favorites (currently -14) in their matchup versus the Chippewas, with the over/under at 51.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Spartans are -588 and the Chippewas are +421.)

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Spartans and the Chippewas, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

San Jose State vs. Central Michigan betting lines

• Spread favorite: Spartans (-14)
• Moneyline: Spartans (-588), Chippewas (+421)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
• Live Stream: Fubo

San Jose State vs. Central Michigan betting info and stats

• San Jose State beat the spread six times in 13 games last season.
• San Jose State did not lose ATS (1-0) as a 14-point or more favorite last season.
• San Jose State had six of its 13 games go over the point total last season.
• Against the spread, Central Michigan was 4-6-1 last year.
• As a 14-point underdog or more, Central Michigan had one win ATS (1-1-1) last year.
• Out of 11 Central Michigan games last season, five hit the over.

San Jose State vs. Central Michigan key players

San Jose State Spartans

• Last year Walker Eget produced 2,504 passing yards (192.6 per game), a 57.3% completion percentage, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
• Last year Floyd Chalk IV took 154 rushing attempts for 721 yards (55.5 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns.
• Jabari Bates churned out 254 yards on 59 carries (19.5 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown last season.
• In the previous year, Nick Nash grabbed 104 passes (on 181 targets) for 1,382 yards (115.2 per game). He also found the end zone 16 times.
• Justin Lockhart tacked on 983 yards on 53 grabs with five touchdowns. He was targeted 109 times, and averaged 75.6 receiving yards per game.
• Treyshun Hurry reeled in 28 passes for 481 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 37.0 yards per game last year.
• Soane Toia’s hard work last season produced a stat line of 5.0 sacks, 8.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
• Jordan Pollard went to work last year, collecting 109 tackles, 13.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
• Last season Robert Rahimi had a huge stat line of five interceptions, 73 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Joey Labas connected on 58.8% of his passes to throw for 1,114 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
• Marion Lukes compiled 788 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground in addition to 160 receiving yards and one touchdown through the air during last year’s campaign.
• Last season BJ Harris rushed for 418 yards. He also scored three total touchdowns.
• Chris Parker was targeted 4.8 times per game and piled up 360 receiving yards and three touchdowns over the course of 2024.
• Solomon Davis averaged 29.2 receiving yards on 2.9 targets per game in 2024, scoring two touchdowns.
• Evan Boyd caught 21 passes on his way to 302 receiving yards and two touchdowns a season ago.
• Last year Jason Williams put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 5.5 sacks, and added 7.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
• Jordan Kwiatkowski was all over the field last season with 66 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and one interception.
• Aakeem Snell came up with one interception in addition to one pass defended a year ago.